Contents
MATERIALS
Ampacet introduces a cluster of new products to boost the recycling of plastic packaging 1
Techmer PM’s charge enhancer improves filtration efficiency of face masks 2
Silvergate adds colour to 30% recycled content masterbatch range 3
Shepherd Color’s YInMn Blue gains full EPA approval 4
Anti-scratch masterbatch from Ampacet reduces surface defects in styrenics 4
Clariant creates market-specific colour & effects mix for Asian personal care packaging 4
NECOC project aims to convert ambient CO2 to industrially relevant carbon black 5
Milliken aids manufacturers to utilize polypropylene for protective face shields 7

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Lomon Billions opens new office in Shanghai 7
Tronox signs agreement to acquire TiZir Titanium and Iron; posts 1Q 2020 results 8
Orion constructing new logistics centre in Cologne 9

FINANCIALS
Clariant posts weaker results due to ‘unprecedented’ economic environment 9
Cabot delivers ‘solid results’ in second quarter of fiscal 2020 10
Orion Engineered Carbons reports lower results in 1Q 2020 10
Lanxess records slight fall in sales but income hit by coronavirus crisis 11
EVENTS CALENDAR 12