May
Our thermoplastic composites make an impression
Arkema was a double winner at the 2020 JEC Awards. In partnership with the Soudure Institute, Hexcel, Latecoere, and Stelia Aerospace, the Group clinched an award in the aeronautics category with an innovative high-performance welding technology for thermoplastic composite parts that do away with the need for rivets. The second prize, voted for by 25,000 participants, was for the Destiny project, a joint effort by Arkema and Stratiforme Industries to develop a train cabin in thermoplastic composite based on Elium® resin. This reasonably priced cabin can be recycled at the end of its lifetime, unlike thermoset composites which are the standard material used in the rail industry and are difficult to recycle.
July
Bostik’s Blu Tack® adhesive: still fresh at 50!
Created in a British laboratory during attempts to develop a new sealant, Blu Tack® is a reusable adhesive that offers an alternative to drawing pins and sticky tape. Blu Tack® has become a mainstay of Bostik’s stationery range, with more than 250 million packs sold worldwide since its launch in 1970. The product is the leader in the UK, South Africa and Asia Pacific. In Australia, a pack of Blu Tack® is sold every five seconds.
September
Bio-based Pebax® polymer a key component in Mizuno’s Wave Rider shoe
The famous Japanese running shoes and clothing brand launched the Wave Rider 24, the latest model in its iconic line. This running shoe features the new Enerzy midsole technology from Mizuno, with the famous Wave Plate embedded in the foam. The undulating plate is made using our Pebax® Renew® bio-based polymer derived from castor beans and also offers exceptional energy return!
September
Prize-winning biobased surfactants
Arkema won the Environment and Natural Resources Prize at the Sustainable Industry Awards hosted by French magazine Usine Nouvelle for its new range of Sensio™ surfactants. These products, derived from castor oil, are aimed at the detergents market. Its combination of cleaning power and foaming profile leads to more effective products. Thanks to its plant origins and biodegradable properties, Sensio™ surfactants offer a unique sustainable alternative to traditional products.
