Month: April 2026

LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — von Holzhausen’s Liquidplant® is redefining the material landscape as a first-of-its-kind, 100% plant-based, bioplastic that finally bridges the gap between environmental responsibility and industrial performance.

For decades, the global plastic crisis has been shaped by a central tradeoff: the durability of petroleum-based materials versus the limited performance of most “green” alternatives. That tradeoff is no longer viable. As regulations tighten and consumer expectations rise, industries from footwear and fashion to consumer technology are being pushed toward a decisive shift away from fossil fuels.

Liquidplant® delivers the breakthrough the industry has been missing. Developed through novel green chemistry, its plant-based formulation is engineered to not only match but exceed the mechanical performance of conventional plastics. Built for demanding environments, it delivers up to 15x elongation, reflecting exceptional durability under stress, while remaining 20% lighter than standard TPUs. Its performance is further defined by a tunable hardness range of 55 to 98 Shore A, enabling tactile properties from soft, rubber-like flexibility to rigid structural form. This versatility holds across extreme conditions, with a low glass transition temperature that preserves consistent elasticity from -40°F to 212°F.

“Liquidplant is unique because it’s not limited to one application or one form.” said CEO Vicki von Holzhausen. “With tunable properties, it can replace a range of petrochemical-derived materials, from EVA and PEBA foams to TPU and silicone, opening the door to a more circular approach to product design.”

von Holzhausen’s latest developments include a 100% plant-based performance foam for footwear, as well as a wearable tech accessory, an injection molded tech case, and a 3D printed shoe, which demonstrates the versatility of Liquidplant® in real-world applications. Together, these innovations showcase how the material can be engineered for a wide range of everyday products.

The true disruption of Liquidplant®, however, lies in its ability to solve the end-of-life challenge of petrochemical plastics. While traditional plastics can persist in the environment for centuries, Liquidplant® is designed for true bio-circularity. By eliminating the chemicals inherent in traditional synthetics, it can return to the earth as nutrients rather than microplastics at the end of its useful life. ASTM D5511 testing confirms that it is on track to biodegrade 150x faster than conventional plastics, decomposing in a few years, without leaving microplastics behind.

Liquidplant® is now available for commercial integration, with brand partnerships in development. Designed as a drop-in solution, it is fully compatible with existing manufacturing systems, enabling immediate adoption without infrastructure overhaul.

For more information about von Holzhausen or Liquidplant®, please visit www.vonholzhausen.com.

About von Holzhausen
von Holzhausen is a science-driven material innovation company creating high-performance materials from plants to replace plastic. von Holzhausen’s materials can be used across various industries demonstrating that nearly every product in use today, containing plastic or harmful toxins, can be replaced with responsible alternatives. By providing advanced solutions that don’t sacrifice performance or design, von Holzhausen is driving the shift towards a healthier future.

About Liquidplant®
Liquidplant® is a breakthrough 100% plant-based material platform developed by von Holzhausen, a global material innovation company focused on replacing petroleum-based plastics with high-performance alternatives derived from renewable resources.

• Liquidplant® sets a new standard: performance equal to or better than petroleum-based plastics, with the aesthetic and tactile qualities brands demand. Engineered from sugars and seeds using von Holzhausen’s patented chemistry, it is designed for true bio-circularity, either recyclable back into itself or able to biodegrade naturally, leaving no toxins or microplastics behind.
• Socially, Liquidplant® stands out as a 100% non-toxic, plant-based replacement for petroleum-based plastics, particularly in products that come into direct contact with the skin. This promotes public health and awareness by offering a safe, eco-friendly alternative to the toxic chemicals present in conventional performance plastics. Its unique, customizable properties can be tailored to meet specific customer needs, providing endless use cases and adaptability without compromising on durability or sustainability.
• Liquidplant® is designed to be healthy from start to finish, with biomolecules obtained primarily through biofermentation, an innovative biological process where microbes do the heavy lifting by transforming renewable plant inputs into high-performance materials. Unlike traditional plastics processed with toxic chemistry, Liquidplant is created naturally and safely from start to finish.

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Company on track to meet Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction target; improves ESG rating across leading agencies 

BEIJING and TEL AVIV, Israel, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ADAMA Ltd. (the “Company”) (SZSE: 000553) today published its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, prepared in accordance with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s newly introduced sustainability reporting guidelines. The report provides an overview of ADAMA’s ESG approach, activities, and performance in 2025, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen sustainability practices and manage ESG-related risks across the organization.

Complementing these efforts, ADAMA achieved improved ratings from several leading ESG agencies, including EcoVadis, GreenEye (Israel), and Wind ESG Rating (China), reflecting external recognition of its ESG progress.

Key 2025 ESG performance highlights include:

• 21% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to the 2024 baseline, keeping the Company on track to meet its 2030 reduction target of a 34% reduction.
• Elimination of coal from all on-site operations
• 75% hazardous waste recycling and re-use, achieved ahead of schedule
• More than 680,000 farmers worldwide trained on the safe and responsible use of crop protection products
• Introduction of a global digital Health and Safety system to enhance reporting, data quality and oversight across production sites.
• Record female representation across the organization, including in management roles

Gaël Hili, President & CEO of ADAMA: “ADAMA continues to strengthen how we manage ESG across the business, with clearer process for risk management, performance measurement, and accountability. Our 2025 ESG Report reflects tangible progress, including reductions in emissions, advances in hazardous waste recycling, and continued investment in training to support the safe and responsible use of our products by farmers. Safety remains a core priority as we implement dozens of initiatives across the company. Together, these actions support a more resilient and sustainable business for the long term.”

About ADAMA

ADAMA Ltd. is a global leader in crop protection, providing practical solutions to farmers across the world to combat weeds, insects and disease. Our culture empowers ADAMA’s people to actively listen to farmers and ideate from the field. ADAMA’s diverse portfolio of existing active ingredients, coupled with its leading formulation capabilities and proprietary formulation technology platforms, uniquely position the company to develop high-quality, innovative and sustainable products, to address the many challenges farmers and customers face today. ADAMA serves customers in dozens of countries globally, with direct presence in all top 20 markets. For more information, visit us at www.ADAMA.com. 

ADAMA Contact:
Tal Moise
Global Public Relation
pr@adama.com 

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HANGZHOU, China, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the Chinaplas 2026 international exhibition in Shanghai, DataBeyond, a global leader in intelligent sorting equipment, officially launched China’s first self-developed “AI-Hyperspectral Material-Color Integrated Flake Sorter.” This release has garnered significant attention across the industry. 

The debut of this equipment marks a formal transition for chute-type flake sorters from traditional “3D Material Sorters” and “Multi-channel Material Sorters” into a new era of AI + 256-band Hyperspectral Sorting. 

China’s First AI-Hyperspectral Material-Color Integrated Flake Sorter: FLAKESORT-AI-SPEC

Simultaneous Identification of Color and Material
As China’s first AI-Hyperspectral flake sorter, the FLAKESORT-AI-SPEC integrates AI sensors [AI] with 256-band high-speed line-scan hyperspectral sensors [SPEC]. It can identify hundreds of plastic materials while simultaneously detecting colors. Furthermore, the system can be equipped with fluorescence sensors [FLUO] to remove fluorescent and aged flakes, as well as metal sensors [METAL] to reject metallic impurities. Its detection and sorting capabilities far exceed traditional three-band material machines. 

Simultaneous Sorting of Multiple Plastic Materials
Equipped with a database of dozens of plastic materials, the FLAKESORT-AI-SPEC allows users to switch between sorting tasks freely on a single machine. The device supports both positive sorting (extracting specific materials like ABS, PS, PP, PE, PVC, PC, or PMMA from mixed domestic and engineering plastics) and reverse sorting (purifying PET flakes by rejecting all non-PET materials). 

Customizable Re-sorting Channel Widths
The FLAKESORT-AI-SPEC features an integrated full-plate channel design, breaking the restrictions of fixed channels found in traditional sorters. Users can freely configure re-sorting channels based on material requirements and switch sorting recipes with a single click. 

Flexible Capacity Options
The FLAKESORT-AI-SPEC series offers multiple models with capacities ranging from 3 tons/hour to 9 tons/hour to meet diverse customer needs. 

About DataBeyond

Founded in 2018, DataBeyond is China’s largest provider of AI optical sorting equipment, with thousands of units operating stably across the globe. DataBeyond is committed to leading the inclusive application of high-end intelligent sorting technology. By making advanced equipment affordable and effective for more recycling enterprises, we are accelerating the arrival of the intelligent era in the global renewable resources industry.

CONTACT: Wu Yi, marketing@databeyond.com, +86-18925446207

 

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Two short films spotlight Reju’s polyester regeneration technology and collaboration with Goodwill Industries as part of a branded content series.

PARIS, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reju, the textile-to-textile regeneration leader, appears in Fashion Redressed, a branded content series presented by Global Fashion Agenda and produced for the GFA by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, showcasing more sustainable innovation to a global audience. The series premiered worldwide on April 30 on a BBC.com microsite.

Reju was selected to be part of the series and is featured in two short films exploring the company’s work toward addressing one of fashion’s most pressing challenges, textile waste. The films highlight both the scale of the issue and the collaborative solutions required to build a more circular textile system.

“Textile waste is one of the fashion industry’s most urgent challenges, and solving it requires innovation, infrastructure and collaboration across the value chain,” said Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju. “We are proud to be featured in this series and to highlight the coordinated effort across technology, infrastructure, and partnerships required to make circularity possible.”

The first film examines the scale and complexity of textile waste, providing insight into polyester as a material and the technology behind Reju’s proprietary regeneration process. The second focuses on partnership collaboration, featuring the alliance between Reju and Goodwill Industries underscoring the importance of synergy across collection, sorting, preparation and regeneration. The film shows what is required to build a circular textile system.

“Goodwill has long been at the forefront of identifying the most effective reuse pathways for secondhand textiles,” said Steve Preston, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. “As global textile production continues to rise, the Fashion Redressed series highlights how technology, infrastructure, and collaboration are advancing circularity—creating community value while reducing waste. Goodwill’s partnership with Reju, featured in one of the films, reflects our shared commitment to building practical, real‑world solutions for textile recovery and reuse”.

The series reflects growing momentum around scalable, systems-level solutions for textile circularity. Through its regeneration technology and ecosystem partnerships, Reju is working to address a critical gap in textile circularity by enabling the collection, sorting, preparation and regeneration of polyester-rich textile waste at industrial scale.

“Fashion Redressed” is available now on www.fashionredressed.com.

About Goodwill Industries International 

Goodwill works to enhance the quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, building bridges to opportunity and helping people in need reach their potential through learning and the Power of Work®.

For nearly 125 years, Goodwill organizations across North America have helped people find jobs, support their families and feel the satisfaction that comes from working. There are 150 local Goodwill organizations that assist people through a variety of employment placement services, job training programs and other community-based services. Thousands of people receive employment and other human services through Goodwill, and, in 2024, the organization helped more than 2.1 million people build skills, access resources and advance their careers.

Goodwill sells donated items in more than 3,400 retail and outlet stores in the U.S. and Canada, as well as through online marketplaces. The revenue creates training programs and job placements to help people find work or advance their careers.

Goodwill plays a critical role in powering the circular economy and is one of the biggest promoters of reuse in North America. In 2024, Goodwill helped keep 4.4 billion pounds of goods in circulation, extending the life of textiles and other donated goods.

For more information or to find a Goodwill location near you, visit goodwill.org. Follow us on X/Twitter: @GoodwillIntl and Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube: @GoodwillIntl.

About BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions

BBC StoryWorks is the award-winning branded content studio of BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC Group. Building on the BBC’s century-long pedigree as a trusted storyteller, StoryWorks work for clients to create beautifully crafted stories that move and inspire curious minds across platforms and across the globe. Learn more about BBC StoryWorks at www.bbc.com/storyworks. 

About Reju

Reju is a textile-to-textile materials regeneration company focusing on creating innovative solutions for recycling post-consumer polyester textiles and PET waste. Owned by Technip Energies and utilizing technology developed with IBM research, Reju aims to establish a global circular textile system to address PET plastic found in post-consumer textile waste. Learn more at www.reju.com

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CHAM, Switzerland and LEIPZIG, Germany, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Rhebo GmbH to Everfield Germany GmbH, a buy-and-hold investor in European B2B SaaS businesses. Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and other standard closing conditions.

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Leipzig, Germany, Rhebo provides security monitoring and anomaly detection for industrial (OT) networks and IIoT environments. Rhebo’s solutions help industrial companies and operators detect anomalies and cyber threats across OT networks and IIoT edge devices without interfering with ongoing operations.

Rhebo has been part of Landis+Gyr Group since 2021. The transaction, reflecting an enterprise value in the high single-digit million US Dollar range, follows Landis+Gyr’s strategic realignment and supports the Company’s continued focus on its core business priorities. Under Everfield’s long‑term ownership, Rhebo is expected to continue advancing its technology to meet evolving market requirements.

“As part of sharpening our strategic focus on our core business, Landis+Gyr decided to carve out our Rhebo OT security product division and transfer it to a strong European investor”, commented Todd Wiedman, CEO of Rhebo from 2023 to 2026 and CISO of Landis+Gyr. “With Everfield’s dedicated resources, deep expertise, and clear commitment to the EMEA market, we are very confident that the OT security business is ideally positioned to accelerate growth and deliver greater value to customers across the region.”

“With a strong market position in DACH and deep technical expertise in OT security, Rhebo adds a critical capability to our ecosystem,” added Oscar Koberling, Country Manager for DACH at Everfield. “We see a lot of opportunity in Rhebo given our experience in helping B2B software businesses grow and further improving their best-in-class product to continue serving its customers.”

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology leader, delivering intelligent solutions that connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid. Trusted by more than 3,500 utilities worldwide, we transform traditional devices into intelligent, networked sensors, giving utilities real-time grid visibility and system control. For more information, please visit our website https://www.landisgyr.com/.

About Everfield

Everfield is a buy-and-hold investor in European vertical market and specialist software businesses. Everfield operates a decentralised model that allows acquired businesses to retain their brand and legacy, while accessing operational expertise and a network of more than 40 B2B software companies across Europe. The Everfield ecosystem spans verticals including Business & Industrial Systems, Food, Hospitality & Leisure, Field & Workforce Operations, Healthcare, and Education. https://everfield.com.

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• LG Energy Solution posts KRW 6.6 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 207.8 billion in operating loss in Q1 2026
• In Q1, the company secured over 100GWh of new orders for its 46-Series cylindrical EV batteries, with the order backlog exceeding 440GWh as of April
• Its North American ESS battery production network is now in place, with the aim to achieve more than 50GWh production capacity by year-end

SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) today announced its first-quarter earnings for 2026, reporting an increased quarterly revenue mainly driven by stable demand and solid orders for both 46-Series cylindrical EV batteries and ESS batteries.                                                              

The company posted consolidated revenue of KRW 6.6 trillion, a 1.2 percent increase quarter-on-quarter. The revenue includes the North America production incentive, which is estimated at KRW 189.8 billion. The operating deficit stood at KRW 207.8 billion.

In the first quarter, shipment of pouch-type EV batteries declined due to inventory adjustments by a major North American customer. However, stable shipments of cylindrical EV batteries and active response to growing North American ESS demand through capacity expansion resulted in a slight quarter-on-quarter increase in the revenue, with the ESS business now representing mid-20 percent of the total revenue.

At the same time, despite increase in shipments of both cylindrical EV and ESS batteries and ongoing cost-reduction efforts, the company posted a quarterly loss, driven by initial ramp-up costs associated with the expansion of ESS production sites and deterioration of product mix resulting from reduced sales of pouch-type EV batteries in North America.

• Q1 Achievements                                               

In the first quarter, LG Energy Solution fully leveraged its local manufacturing capabilities in North America and the product competitiveness of its 46-Series cylindrical EV batteries to win over 100GWh of new orders for the product, bringing its total order backlog to over 440GWh (as of the end of April 2026). The company started producing 4695 cells at its Ochang facility late last year and will start producing diverse 46-Series cylindrical cells, ranging from 4680 to 46120 cells, at its Arizona facility late this year.

It also secured an additional ESS battery supply contract for grid-scale project in North America. Under the contract, the company will start supplying its next-generation product, which has reduced total cost by 15 percent compared to its current ESS LFP products, in 2028. Through such projects, the company is actively responding to growing customer demand for ESS batteries produced locally in the United States.

In addition, the company has successfully established its ESS battery production network in North America, comprising three standalone facilities (Holland, Lansing, Windsor) and two joint venture facilities (Ultium Cells facility in Tennessee and L-H Battery Company in Ohio). Leveraging this robust production network, the company will secure over 50GWh of ESS battery production capacity in the region by the end of this year.

• Key Initiatives

As electricity consumption rises, driving the need for a more stable power grid amid the possibility of prolonged energy supply instability and high oil prices, the importance of ESS is emerging as a key component of power infrastructure that can offset the limitations of traditional power sources. This environment may also boost consumer demand for EVs, supported by their improving total cost of ownership relative to ICE vehicles, as well as advances in autonomous driving technologies.

Also, the U.S. and Europe continue to require local battery production to qualify for government incentives, which is increasing the customers’ preference for companies that can manufacture locally—enabling them to maximize policy benefits and respond swiftly to logistics risks.

In light of these circumstances, the company will focus on four areas going forward:

1. Strengthening cash flow management

• Improve financial structure through EBITDA growth, divestment of non-core assets, and enhanced asset turnover
• Execute Capex only for essential investments and best allocate strategic resources

2. Maximizing response to customer demand

• ESS: actively secure new projects for power infrastructure and data centers, and promptly stabilize North American production facilities
• EV: proactively respond to EV demand recovery, leverage global production sites to respond to a solid demand for cylindrical EV batteries

3. Stabilizing the supply chain

• Enhance monitoring for all raw materials and advance proactive sourcing strategies
• Minimize logistics costs impacts by securing shipping capacity in advance, etc.

4. Reinforcing product competitiveness

• Advance product specs: system integration (SI)-based software for ESS, fast charging for EVs
• Secure next-generation technologies: dry electrode processing, all-solid-state batteries, sodium-ion batteries

About LG Energy Solution

LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems. With more than 30 years of experience in revolutionary battery technology and extensive research and development (R&D), the company is the top battery-related patent holder in the world with over 90,000 patents. Its robust global network, which spans North America, Europe, and Asia, includes battery manufacturing facilities established through joint ventures with major automakers. Committed to building sustainable battery ecosystem, LG Energy Solution aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2050, while embodying the value of shared growth and promoting diverse and inclusive corporate culture. To learn more about LG Energy Solution’s ideas and innovations, visit https://news.lgensol.com.

 

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