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/U P D A T E -- Claigan Webinar - Substance Restrictions in 2024/

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Monday, October 16, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) webinar on October 18 has been updated to include the new EPA TSCA PFAS reporting rule.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) webinar on October 18 has been updated to include the new EPA TSCA PFAS reporting rule.
  • The TSCA PFAS reporting rule has been added to the updates to the EU REACH restrictions, EU POP restrictions, and TSCA new substance restrictions / reporting requirements in 2024.
  • This webinar will discuss each of the new substance restrictions.
  • The source regulations for the new restrictions include the EU REACH Regulation, EU POP Regulation, and US TSCA.

Microfiber Synthetic Leather Market to register US$ 5,787.8 million by 2033 as Demand for Animal-free Alternatives Skyrockets | Future Market Insights, Inc.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

NEWARK, Del., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2018, the size of the global microfiber synthetic leather market was US$ 2,737.3 million. In 2023, it's predicted to be worth US$ 3,203.2 million.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, Del., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2018, the size of the global microfiber synthetic leather market was US$ 2,737.3 million.
  • The global market for microfiber synthetic leather is anticipated to expand at a 6.1% CAGR from 2023 to 2033.
  • By the end of 2033, the microfiber synthetic leather market is anticipated to reach US$ 5,787.8 million.
  • Global demand for microfiber synthetic leather is increasing due to its rising applications in footwear, fashion, apparel, and automotive industries.

Microfiber Synthetic Leather Market to register US$ 5,787.8 million by 2033 as Demand for Animal-free Alternatives Skyrockets | Future Market Insights, Inc.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

NEWARK, Del., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2018, the size of the global microfiber synthetic leather market was US$ 2,737.3 million. In 2023, it's predicted to be worth US$ 3,203.2 million.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, Del., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2018, the size of the global microfiber synthetic leather market was US$ 2,737.3 million.
  • The global market for microfiber synthetic leather is anticipated to expand at a 6.1% CAGR from 2023 to 2033.
  • By the end of 2033, the microfiber synthetic leather market is anticipated to reach US$ 5,787.8 million.
  • Global demand for microfiber synthetic leather is increasing due to its rising applications in footwear, fashion, apparel, and automotive industries.

Claigan Webinar - Substance Restrictions in 2024

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Monday, October 2, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - On 18 October 2023, Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) will be presenting a webinar on the new substance restrictions in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - On 18 October 2023, Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) will be presenting a webinar on the new substance restrictions in 2024.
  • The updates to the EU REACH restrictions, EU POP restrictions, and TSCA will publish and/or implement new substance restrictions in 2024.
  • This webinar will discuss each of the new substance restrictions.
  • A wide range of substance restrictions are either expected to be published or are going into effect in 2024 (and in some cases, late 2023).

Duravo Debuts World's Toughest Lightweight Luggage

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Friday, August 18, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duravo LLC, an innovative new travel products company, today announced the launch of its first three products, including the toughest, yet lightest carry-on suitcase in its class. Developed in partnership with the makers of Curv®, a composite material used in ballistic gear, pro hockey skates, and EV auto components, Duravo's Flexshell composite material is 5X the strength of traditional plastics, enabling thin but extremely lightweight construction.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duravo LLC, an innovative new travel products company, today announced the launch of its first three products, including the toughest, yet lightest carry-on suitcase in its class.
  • Given all of the standard lab testing we've also done, we're confident that Duravo is a game changer for lightweight durability."
  • As an introductory offer, Duravo is offering a free Duravo Venture backpack to a limited number of customers who purchase a Duravo suitcase before August 15–a $225 value.
  • We're excited to be introducing a leap forward in luggage with our new Duravo line."

Origin Materials and Husky Achieve Commercialization Milestone for Advanced Packaging

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Origin Materials, Inc. (“Origin” and “Origin Materials”) (NASDAQ: ORGN, ORGNW), a leading carbon negative materials company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, and Husky Technologies (“Husky”) , a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, announced a milestone in the commercialization of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) incorporating the sustainable chemical FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) for advanced packaging and other applications.

Key Points: 
  • Origin Materials, Inc. (“Origin” and “Origin Materials”) (NASDAQ: ORGN, ORGNW), a leading carbon negative materials company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, and Husky Technologies (“Husky”) , a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, announced a milestone in the commercialization of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) incorporating the sustainable chemical FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) for advanced packaging and other applications.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230731962598/en/
    Advanced co-polyester made by Origin Materials and Husky Technologies using PET/F.
  • We believe these materials have the power to transform plastics and the material economy,” said John Bissell, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Origin Materials.
  • By combining FDCA with PET, Origin has produced PET/F, a “tunable” hybrid polymer offering performance enhancements and full recyclability.

Eastman Announces Second-Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

In second quarter 2023, cash provided by operating activities was $410 million compared to $245 million in second quarter 2022.

Key Points: 
  • In second quarter 2023, cash provided by operating activities was $410 million compared to $245 million in second quarter 2022.
  • In second quarter 2023, the company returned $144 million to stockholders through dividends and share repurchases.
  • Commenting on the outlook for full-year 2023, Costa said: “We delivered solid results in the first half of the year despite the challenging global economic environment.
  • Our financial results forecasts do not include non-core items (such as mark-to-market pension and other postretirement benefit gain or loss, and asset impairments and restructuring charges) or any unusual or non-recurring items because we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty the financial impact of such items.

Global Butyl Acetate Market Expected to Reach 2800 Thousand Tonnes by 2032: Growing Demand in Paints & Coatings and Other Industries Drives Expansion - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

The global Butyl Acetate market demand stood at approximately 1900 thousand tonnes in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.71% during the forecast period until 2032.

Key Points: 
  • The global Butyl Acetate market demand stood at approximately 1900 thousand tonnes in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.71% during the forecast period until 2032.
  • Various industries consume Butyl Acetate such as medicines, personal-care products, paints and coatings, food flavoring, plasticizers, electronics, and others.
  • The global increase in the use of water-based coatings and automotive paints is what is driving the butyl acetate industry.
  • Based on the End-user industry, the global Butyl Acetate market is segmented into Paints & Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care, Leather Industry, and Others.

McDermott Awarded PMC Contract From IOCL

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

HOUSTON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McDermott has been awarded a project management consultancy (PMC) contract from India Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the Maleic Anhydride (MAH) unit at the Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, located 62 miles (100 kilometers) from New Delhi, India.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McDermott has been awarded a project management consultancy (PMC) contract from India Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the Maleic Anhydride (MAH) unit at the Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, located 62 miles (100 kilometers) from New Delhi, India.
  • "McDermott has a long-standing relationship with IOCL and is currently executing three large-scale projects at their Barauni and Haldia refineries," said Vaseem Khan, McDermott's Senior Vice President, Onshore.
  • "Our unrivaled project management and execution capabilities, combined with our decades of experience in India, uniquely position us to successfully execute this project."
  • MAH is used to make specialty products like polyester resins, surface coating plasticizers, agrochemicals and lubricant additives.

EQS-News: H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA: Greenalia and P2X-Europe join forces to develop an eFuel production project in Galicia

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Monday, May 22, 2023

The initiative envisages a circular process in which, together with green hydrogen, biogenic CO2 would be used to produce the hydrocarbons.

Key Points: 
  • The initiative envisages a circular process in which, together with green hydrogen, biogenic CO2 would be used to produce the hydrocarbons.
  • The products are essentially aimed at aviation and the development of high-value waxes for the chemical industry.
  • For the CEO of Greenalia, Manuel García, "this project approaches the process from a circular, global, sustainable and innovative perspective.
  • Through project Breogán, P2X and GRN will strengthen their commitment to the region of Galicia.