Silicone

Inkbit™ Introduces TEPU™ 50A, a new soft-medium durometer elastomer

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Ageing, TPU, UV, Break, VCJ, Weight gain, Organization, Ecosystem, Hardness, Chemistry, Silicone, 3D printing, Vulcanization

MEDFORD, Mass., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inkbit™, a pioneer in advanced additive manufacturing solutions announces today, at Formnext, 2023, the availability of its new TEPU 50A elastomer. TEPU 50A is a thiol-ene polyurethane-based elastomer with a Shore 50A durometer and low compression set that offers excellent UV stability and strong chemical compatibility. TEPU 50A is the latest addition to the Inkbit Vista™ ecosystem, developed in response to customer requests for a Shore 45-55A elastomer that could accurately produce intricate detail in a wide range of geometries with excellent surface finish and elastic resilience.

Key Points: 
  • TEPU 50A is a thiol-ene polyurethane-based elastomer with a Shore 50A durometer and low compression set that offers excellent UV stability and strong chemical compatibility.
  • TEPU 50A is the second elastomer to be offered by Inkbit and follows TEPU 30A (formally known as the Vulcan Soft Elastomer 30).
  • Its suitability extends to various applications, including grommets, window and door seals, soft grippers, gaskets, and similar soft elastic components.
  • To learn more about TEPU 50A or to explore the Inkbit technology for your applications, visit inkbit3d.com/TEPU50A or contact us at [email protected] .

Third quarter 2023: Weak profitability due to weak markets and one-offs - Elkem

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Carbon, Silicone, Silicon, Tax, Public expenditure, Metal, EBITDA, Maintenance, EPS, NOK, CO2, Depreciation, Investment, Renewable energy, Iron ore, Elkem

Relevant measures are taken to reduce costs and adjust investment plans to reflect the weak market conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Relevant measures are taken to reduce costs and adjust investment plans to reflect the weak market conditions.
  • Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to NOK 535 million in the quarter, compared NOK 3,302 million in third quarter last year.
  • The markets in EMEA and Americas are still weak, although there are signs of improvement in some segments.
  • The reference prices for silicon and ferrosilicon declined in third quarter and this will impact contract prices in the fourth quarter.

Third quarter 2023: Weak profitability due to weak markets and one-offs - Elkem

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Carbon, Silicone, Silicon, Tax, Public expenditure, Metal, EBITDA, Maintenance, EPS, NOK, CO2, Depreciation, Investment, Renewable energy, Iron ore, Elkem

Relevant measures are taken to reduce costs and adjust investment plans to reflect the weak market conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Relevant measures are taken to reduce costs and adjust investment plans to reflect the weak market conditions.
  • Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to NOK 535 million in the quarter, compared NOK 3,302 million in third quarter last year.
  • The markets in EMEA and Americas are still weak, although there are signs of improvement in some segments.
  • The reference prices for silicon and ferrosilicon declined in third quarter and this will impact contract prices in the fourth quarter.

Claudia Sulewski Unveils "CYKLAR" - A Conscientious, Genderless and Luxurious Bodycare Brand

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Cream, Glass, Atmosphere, PCR, Aluminium, Prickly pear, Salt, Nature, Conscience, Sulfate, Nicotinamide, Antioxidant, Vitamin B3, Paraben, Soil, Jewellery, FSC, Nutrient, PP, Silicone, World Land Trust, Cosmetics

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress, beloved YouTuber, and now beauty entrepreneur, Claudia Sulewski, proudly announces the debut of her latest venture, CYKLAR (pronounced sigh-klur).

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress, beloved YouTuber, and now beauty entrepreneur, Claudia Sulewski, proudly announces the debut of her latest venture, CYKLAR (pronounced sigh-klur).
  • A bodycare brand with a conscience, CYKLAR launches its maiden product, the Body Cream, today.
  • Pushing boundaries and redefining norms, CYKLAR emerges as a genderless, vegan, cruelty-free bodycare brand that pays meticulous attention to every component of its product.
  • Niacinamide: a potent form of Vitamin B3 renowned for promoting a healthy skin barrier, softening texture, and restoring moisture.

 Bolt Threads to Become a Public Company, Growing its Pioneering Biomaterials Platform Through Business Combination With Golden Arrow Merger Corp.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Cosmetics, Retail, Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, LLP, Hair, Partnership, 8-K, Thread, Biotechnology, PIPE, Polymer, Microplastics, Silicone, Foundation Capital, Research, Latham & Watkins, Business analyst, Protein, Temasek, Founders Fund, Beauty, Patent, Nature, Golden Arrow, Formation 8, Environment, Skin, Cryptocurrency, Bolt, Sephora

Bolt Threads, Inc. (“Bolt Threads”), a pioneer in sustainable biomaterials for consumer products, announced a definitive agreement for a business combination with Golden Arrow Merger Corp (Nasdaq: GAMC) (“Golden Arrow”) that would result in Bolt Threads becoming a public company.

Key Points: 
  • Bolt Threads, Inc. (“Bolt Threads”), a pioneer in sustainable biomaterials for consumer products, announced a definitive agreement for a business combination with Golden Arrow Merger Corp (Nasdaq: GAMC) (“Golden Arrow”) that would result in Bolt Threads becoming a public company.
  • Bolt Threads is a mission-driven biomaterials platform created to enable a better future for people and the planet.
  • Additionally, Golden Arrow’s trust account of $21.5M may deliver additional proceeds to the company at closing of the business combination transaction.
  • BTIG, LLC is acting as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal advisor to Bolt Threads.

Global Durable Water Repellent (DWR) Coatings Market Report 2024: 10 Year Forecasts to 2034 with Profiles of 144 Chemical Manufacturers, Product Developers, Coating Producers and Start-ups - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Chemicals, Plastics, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Growth, Durable water repellent, Water damage, Longevity, Silicone, Global marketing, DWR, PTFE, Textile, Hydrocarbon, Market, Water, Paint

The "The Global Market for Durable Water Repellent (DWR) Coatings 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "The Global Market for Durable Water Repellent (DWR) Coatings 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report delves into the world of DWR Coatings, analyzing their chemistry, properties, application processes, and environmental considerations.
  • In the ever-evolving landscape of surface coatings, Durable Water Repellent (DWR) Coatings have emerged as a transformative solution.
  • These coatings create hydrophobic surfaces that possess the unique ability to repel water while allowing the passage of water vapor.

Univar Solutions Announces Expanded Distribution Relationship with Dow in Germany for Silicone Additives and Resins in Paint and Coatings Markets

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Adhesive, CASE, Partnership, Elastomer, Dow, Paint, Organic compound, VOC, Silicone, Natural rubber, Growth, Resin, Univar Solutions

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today it is expanding its longtime distribution partnership with Dow into Germany. With the addition of a wide variety of DOWSIL™ Silicone Additives and DOWSIL™ Silicone Resins, Univar Solutions continues to strengthen its coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE) and industrial products portfolio in the region for paint and coatings applications.

Key Points: 
  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today it is expanding its longtime distribution partnership with Dow into Germany.
  • With the addition of a wide variety of DOWSIL™ Silicone Additives and DOWSIL™ Silicone Resins, Univar Solutions continues to strengthen its coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE) and industrial products portfolio in the region for paint and coatings applications.
  • Univar Solutions' Essen Solution Center is a key technical resource in the region as the Company works with customers and suppliers like Dow to deliver innovative solutions in the paint and coatings markets.
  • To learn more about Univar Solutions and Dow's longtime distribution relationship and the specialty products in Univar Solutions' portfolio, visit univarsolutions.com/suppliers/dow.

Univar Solutions Announces Expanded Distribution Relationship with Dow in Germany for Silicone Additives and Resins in Paint and Coatings Markets

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Adhesive, CASE, Partnership, Elastomer, Dow, Paint, Organic compound, VOC, Silicone, Natural rubber, Growth, Resin, Univar Solutions

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today it is expanding its longtime distribution partnership with Dow into Germany. With the addition of a wide variety of DOWSIL™ Silicone Additives and DOWSIL™ Silicone Resins, Univar Solutions continues to strengthen its coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE) and industrial products portfolio in the region for paint and coatings applications.

Key Points: 
  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today it is expanding its longtime distribution partnership with Dow into Germany.
  • With the addition of a wide variety of DOWSIL™ Silicone Additives and DOWSIL™ Silicone Resins, Univar Solutions continues to strengthen its coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE) and industrial products portfolio in the region for paint and coatings applications.
  • Univar Solutions' Essen Solution Center is a key technical resource in the region as the Company works with customers and suppliers like Dow to deliver innovative solutions in the paint and coatings markets.
  • To learn more about Univar Solutions and Dow's longtime distribution relationship and the specialty products in Univar Solutions' portfolio, visit univarsolutions.com/suppliers/dow.

LolaVie, Jennifer Aniston's Haircare Brand, Continues Its Growth with Expansion into Clean Beauty Retailer Credo

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
Paraben, Sulfate, Policy, Silicone, Element, Beauty, Collection, Water, Health, Social media, Ulta Beauty, Cosmetics, Credo

WESTON, Fla., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LolaVie, Jennifer Aniston's haircare brand known for its high-performing and science-backed innovations, continues its retail expansion with clean beauty retailer Credo, widening the brand's reach and accessibility.

Key Points: 
  • WESTON, Fla., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LolaVie, Jennifer Aniston's haircare brand known for its high-performing and science-backed innovations, continues its retail expansion with clean beauty retailer Credo, widening the brand's reach and accessibility.
  • The launch comes less than one month before the brand's second anniversary, which they will be celebrating in September.
  • Just a couple of months ago, LolaVie took its first step into retail with its roll out into all Ulta Beauty doors.
  • Credo offers an assortment of clean, sustainably minded beauty products, all of which meet the Credo Clean Standard, the strongest standard in beauty.

From Nanotech to Billion-Dollar Markets: Discover the Potential of Self-Healing Engineering Materials - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
Manufacturing, Engineering, Chapter Four, SMASH, Executive summary, Information technology, Gel, Silicone, Cartilage, Research, Chapter Three, Organization, Siloxane, Compound annual growth rate, SWOT, Protein, Chapter Two, Commerce, Biomimetics, Diels–Alder reaction, ELM, Transport, Robotics, Polyurethane, Fine chemical

In a rapidly evolving landscape, self-healing materials for engineering are emerging as a transformative force, witnessing exponential growth in both research and sales.

Key Points: 
  • In a rapidly evolving landscape, self-healing materials for engineering are emerging as a transformative force, witnessing exponential growth in both research and sales.
  • Key materials in the spotlight include polyurethanes, siloxanes, and hydrogels, followed closely by epoxies, Diels-Alder compounds, and fluoropolymers.
  • Notably, the role of structures in self-healing materials takes center stage, encompassing microcapsules, vascular systems, and progressive scaffolds for Engineered Living Materials (ELM).
  • In this context, demand surges for silicas and polyureas, establishing numerous billion-dollar businesses rooted in value-added materials.