- In March 2023, BASF’s plastic additives division collaborated with Noria Energy to implement an innovative floating solar power system at its McIntosh, Alabama facility, which produces UV absorbers and hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS), supporting BASF’s sustainability and production goals. This initiative enhances the company's commitment to renewable energy while securing a sustainable power source for its UV stabilizer production operations
- In October 2022, Clariant launched AddWorks AGC 970, a specialized light stabilizer designed for polyethylene agricultural films, aimed at improving durability and extending service life under UV exposure and agrochemical stress. This launch strengthens Clariant’s product portfolio for agricultural applications, enhancing UV protection in critical film usage
- In October 2022, SONGWON introduced two advanced stabilizer products—SONGSORB 1164 and SONGNOX 9228—targeting the agriculture, packaging, building & construction, and personal care sectors, tailored to improve stability and performance. These product innovations reflect SONGWON’s ongoing commitment to addressing customer-specific application needs
- In January 2022, SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. expanded its distribution partnership with Bodo Möller Chemie GmbH, granting Bodo Möller exclusive rights to distribute SONGWON’s PVC additives across the Sub-Saharan African market. This expansion boosts SONGWON’s market penetration and strengthens its global distribution footprint
- In March 2022, BASF announced an expansion of its HALS production capacity at Pontecchio Marconi, Italy, and Lampertheim, Germany, as part of a multi-phase investment strategy to address increasing global demand for light stabilizers in plastic applications. This move aims to secure supply reliability for BASF’s international clientele and support long-term market growth in UV stabilizers
