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– New material is made of at least 90 percent renewable raw materials

– Röchling-BioBoom is suitable for a large part of the product range of the company

– By 2035, Röchling Automotive aims to become the leader in bioplastics and recycled materials in the automotive industry

WORMS, Germany, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Green materials ensure sustainable mobility: The automotive industry is increasingly working on aligning vehicle production with the principles of sustainability. The development of appropriate materials plays a decisive role in this process.

With the bioplastic Röchling-BioBoom, Röchling Automotive is the first company on the market to have a patented polylactide (PLA)-based biopolymer that consists of at least 90 percent renewable raw materials. In this way, the company offers an ecological and economical alternative to most conventional materials such as polyester (PC, PET, PBT) but also polystyrene (ABS), polyolefins (such as PP) and polyamides (PA6).

«We want to support our customers in the development of environmentally friendly vehicles and thus help shape the transformation of the industry towards a sustainable one,» explains Prof. Dr. Hanns-Peter Knaebel, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of Röchling Automotive. «With our bioplastics, we are bringing a sustainable solution to the market that originates from a completely self-controlled supply chain – from renewable resources to the automobile manufacturers.» Röchling Automotive has built up internal expertise in materials development over many years in cooperation with various partners.

With significant improvements in terms of thermal stability and chemical resistance compared to standard PLA, the new biopolymer family meets the company’s high technical requirements and specifications.

Röchling BioBoom enables greenhouse gas emission savings that are about 70 percent higher than those of PP and almost 90 percent higher than those of PA6. This means that if the proportion of petrochemical plastics in a mid-sized car is replaced by Röchling Automotive’s bioplastics, 515 kilograms of CO2 emissions can be saved per vehicle production.

Three standard types of Röchling Automotive biopolymers are currently available, which are suitable for applications in the engine compartment and underbody as well as for the interior of a vehicle. Each of the three types can be tailored to individual customer needs and the respective specific requirements. Röchling BioBoom can also be used for almost the entire product portfolio of Röchling Automotive.

With Röchling BioBoom, the plastics specialist once again underlines its role as a pioneer in the industry. For Prof. Dr. Hanns-Peter Knaebel, the sustainable material is also an initial indicator for a green future for the company: ‘We have set ourselves the goal of becoming the leading supplier of bioplastics and recycling materials in the automotive industry by 2035 at the latest. This means that we will noticeably increase our development activities in this area’. With the newly developed biopolymer, Röchling Automotive has already successfully initiated this important transformation process. 

Please go to https://www.roechling-automotive.com/products-solutions/biopolymers for more information on Röchling-BioBoom.

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The Röchling Group has been shaping industry. Worldwide. For nearly 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of around 11,500 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 90 locations in 25 countries. The Group’s three divisions generated joint annual sales of 2.352 billion euros in 2019.

The Industrial division is the expert for optimal materials for every use. We develop and supply individual products made of plastic for all industrial areas. This is why we have the broadest product range of thermoplastics and composite materials. We supply our customers with semi-finished products or machined components.

The Automotive division advances mobility. Our product solutions in the areas of aerodynamics, propulsion and structural lightweight help solve major challenges. We protect the environment while also improving the driving experience.

The Medical division is the reliable partner to leading global companies when it comes to the components, services and smart plastic products that are needed in the healthcare industry. We develop solutions in the fields of diagnostics, fluid management, pharma as well as surgery and interventional.

WORMS, Germany, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Green materials ensure sustainable mobility: The automotive industry is increasingly working on aligning vehicle production with the principles of sustainability. The development of appropriate materials plays a decisive role in this process.

With the bioplastic Röchling-BioBoom, Röchling Automotive is the first company on the market to have a patented polylactide (PLA)-based biopolymer that consists of at least 90 percent renewable raw materials. In this way, the company offers an ecological and economical alternative to most conventional materials such as polyester (PC, PET, PBT) but also polystyrene (ABS), polyolefins (such as PP) and polyamides (PA6).

«We want to support our customers in the development of environmentally friendly vehicles and thus help shape the transformation of the industry towards a sustainable one,» explains Prof. Dr. Hanns-Peter Knaebel, Chairman of the Board of Management and CEO of Röchling Automotive. «With our bioplastics, we are bringing a sustainable solution to the market that originates from a completely self-controlled supply chain – from renewable resources to the automobile manufacturers.» Röchling Automotive has built up internal expertise in materials development over many years in cooperation with various partners.

With significant improvements in terms of thermal stability and chemical resistance compared to standard PLA, the new biopolymer family meets the company’s high technical requirements and specifications.

Röchling BioBoom enables greenhouse gas emission savings that are about 70 percent higher than those of PP and almost 90 percent higher than those of PA6. This means that if the proportion of petrochemical plastics in a mid-sized car is replaced by Röchling Automotive’s bioplastics, 515 kilograms of CO2 emissions can be saved per vehicle production.

Three standard types of Röchling Automotive biopolymers are currently available, which are suitable for applications in the engine compartment and underbody as well as for the interior of a vehicle. Each of the three types can be tailored to individual customer needs and the respective specific requirements. Röchling BioBoom can also be used for almost the entire product portfolio of Röchling Automotive.

With Röchling BioBoom, the plastics specialist once again underlines its role as a pioneer in the industry. For Prof. Dr. Hanns-Peter Knaebel, the sustainable material is also an initial indicator for a green future for the company: ‘We have set ourselves the goal of becoming the leading supplier of bioplastics and recycling materials in the automotive industry by 2035 at the latest. This means that we will noticeably increase our development activities in this area’. With the newly developed biopolymer, Röchling Automotive has already successfully initiated this important transformation process. 

Please go to https://www.roechling-automotive.com/products-solutions/biopolymers for more information on Röchling-BioBoom.

– Picture is available at AP Images (http://www.apimages.com) –

The Röchling Group has been shaping industry. Worldwide. For nearly 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of around 11,500 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 90 locations in 25 countries. The Group’s three divisions generated joint annual sales of 2.352 billion euros in 2019.

The Industrial division is the expert for optimal materials for every use. We develop and supply individual products made of plastic for all industrial areas. This is why we have the broadest product range of thermoplastics and composite materials. We supply our customers with semi-finished products or machined components.

The Automotive division advances mobility. Our product solutions in the areas of aerodynamics, propulsion and structural lightweight help solve major challenges. We protect the environment while also improving the driving experience.

The Medical division is the reliable partner to leading global companies when it comes to the components, services and smart plastic products that are needed in the healthcare industry. We develop solutions in the fields of diagnostics, fluid management, pharma as well as surgery and interventional.

SOURCE Röchling Automotive SE & Co. KG

CANCUN, México, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Recently the World Travel Awards announced its candidates for the 2020 awards and nominated Sunset World’s Hacienda Tres Ríos Resort, Spa & Nature Park in three categories, including World’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort, World’s Leading Family Resort and World’s Leading Beach and Luxury Lifestyle Resort.

Every year the World Travel Awards lists nominees on its website and the general public is invited to vote. Voting is open in two stages, at the regional and global level. The latter is open until October 25. It is worth mentioning that the World Travel Awards is an organization that rewards and celebrates excellence in all sectors of world tourism.

In addition, Hacienda Tres Ríos was awarded the Gold Crown and Excellence in Service awards from RCI, obtained the Safe Travels seal from the World Travel and Tourism Council and the Protection and Health Prevention Certification in Tourist Facilities from the state of Quintana Roo, making it a favorite vacation resort for the new normal.

«We are very excited and proud of the recognitions and certifications that Hacienda Tres Ríos has received during this difficult year,» said Annie Arroyo, Sunset World Group Corporate Brand and Communication Director, «They are the fruits of our staff’s efforts and we hope that many people will vote for us in the World Travel Awards,» she concluded.

Hacienda Tres Ríos is the only environmentally responsible luxury resort that offers exclusive access to the Tres Ríos Nature Park in the Riviera Maya and a truly comprehensive All-Inclusive Plan. Enjoy architecturally acclaimed accommodations, fine dining, world-class spa services, and dazzling experiences at the exclusive Tres Ríos Nature Park with guided tours through mangrove forests, swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking along winding natural rivers or simply unwind on its tranquil beaches.

Sunset World Group is a family-owned Mexican company and a leader in the hospitality industry, offering authentic and unforgettable vacation experiences in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. It was founded more than 30 years ago and has grown to offer six resorts, world-class travel services, amenities and a diverse network of operational and marketing solutions that focus on providing the best vacation experiences for its Members and guests. From cultural excursions to water sports, the Members of Sunset World are never far from their next great adventure.

SOURCE Sunset World

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Early in the year, Cruise Planners committed to providing a comprehensive internship experience to prepare young adults of various abilities for independence and job readiness in partnership with the Dan Marino Foundation’s Marino Campus. When the COVID-19 pandemic posed a new risk to derail the internship program until next year, Cruise Planners proposed a virtual internship to support the commitment it made to the students. For almost thirty years, the Dan Marino Foundation’s mission is to empower individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Cruise Planners was not going to let any obstacle get in the way of its participants. At Cruise Planners, its diverse team members come from different backgrounds and cultures, yet three things unite the team: a passion for travel, commitment to one another and a shared vision of success.

Unstoppable Innovation
Cruise Planners’ Information Technology team was integral in facilitating the internship program, which required students to complete over 300 internship hours. The Marino Campus offers coursework in the areas of independent living and life skills in addition to Hospitality and Computer Technology. Cruise Planners supported the Marino Campus educational model by blending classroom instruction, business internships, and social enrichment opportunities to equip students for a professional career. Students Braedon Shevitz and Chris Landry completed two programs as part of their virtual internship experiences: Microsoft Office Specialist and IT fundamentals. The internship proved to be fruitful as Landry applied his hands-on learning experience from Cruise Planners to land a new job in his chosen field.

«We are extremely excited to have leveraged our technological infrastructure as one of the first virtual internship sites with the Dan Marino Foundation’s Marino Campus program,» says Vicky Garcia, COO, and co-owner of Cruise Planners. «As the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network, where you can run your business virtually from anywhere, we felt the students could benefit greatly from a remote internship.»

CP Cares
For years, CP Cares (https://www.cruiseplanners.com/about-us/cp-cares ), a corporate initiative spearheaded by the organization’s leadership has activated its team members to support fundraising efforts and accrue hundreds of hours volunteering for various charities including Shoes for Africa, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, and, most notably, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS.) Cruise Planners believes that differences in age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, education and background bring richness and creativity to the work environment. Diversity within the Home Office Team and travel franchise community is celebrated.

«We’ve received a lot of great feedback and excitement from our Home Office Team upon announcing the partnership with the Foundation, which is a testament to our beliefs that diversity and inclusion are integral to creating a community within the workplace,» says Garcia.

About Cruise Planners:
Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network and an American Express Travel Representative, has more than 2,500 franchise owners who independently book vacations and travel experiences for their clients. Headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla. since 1994, Cruise Planners provides its travel advisors with access to award-winning, innovative marketing; cutting-edge mobile technology; dynamic, hands-on training; lead generating tools, as well as professional coaching and development. Cruise Planners has achieved top producer status with every major cruise line, many land vendors and maintains a philanthropic drive earning an International Franchise Association FranTech award for innovation, the Cruise Lines International Association highest honors, Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly and The American Society of Travel Advisors first-ever Franchise Partner of the Year. Learn more at http://www.cruiseplanners.com

About Dan Marino Foundation:
Founded by Dan and Claire Marino shortly after their son, Michael’s, autism diagnosis in 1992. The Dan Marino Foundation has a long and distinguished history of life-changing programs and services, with the mission to «empower individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.» The Foundation has raised more than $84 million to create and support unique and impactful initiatives. Among these are the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center, the Marino Autism Research Institute, Marino Adapted Aquatics, and Marino Campus post-secondary schools in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. In the spring of 2021, Marino Virtual Learning will premiere offering online courses focused on social competency, independent living, and gainful employment. At the forefront of creating award winning technologies with partners like Google and Magic Leap to reach non-traditional learners, the Dan Marino Foundation continues to be a game changer for children, teens and young adults with autism and other disabilities. For more information, please visit http://www.danmarinofoundation.org or please follow the organization on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

SOURCE Cruise Planners

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Vickie Storm, iTrip Vacations Vice President of Franchise Development, has been named among the Women of Wonder, which is decided annually by Franchise Dictionary Magazine. The designation is indicative of the influence Storm has had on women interested in the franchise industry.

«It is a pleasure to be a part of the franchise industry with iTrip Vacations and an honor to be recognized as a Woman of Wonder,» said Vickie Storm, V.P. of Franchise Development for iTrip Vacations. «Now, more than ever, individuals displaced from corporate America seek a lifestyle-oriented business, and a franchise model such as iTrip Vacations can provide the ideal option.»

Franchise Dictionary Magazine offers a hands-on resource to prospective franchise owners that explores all aspects of launching and building a franchise. The national publication has more than 350,000 readers and targets prospective franchisees in an informative and educational format. The 50 Women of Wonder (WOW) 2020 issue highlights 50 influential women in the franchise industry, and proceeds from this issue benefit Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

«Each year more women make an impact in the franchise industry,» said Alesia Visconti, Publisher and CEO, Franchise Dictionary Magazine. «They are changing the landscape, implementing new initiatives and bringing groundbreaking ideas to the table. Franchise ownership changes lives and allows people to follow their dreams of business ownership. Our 50 Women of Wonder (WOW) are some of the most talented, strong and dynamic women franchisors in the franchise industry. We thank them and are thrilled to celebrate their contributions!»

iTrip Vacations offers franchise ownership in the short-term rental property management industry. The company has launched more than 80 franchises throughout North America that bring a full-service management program to short-term rental owners and visiting guests. In addition, iTrip Vacations’ technology platform has been recognized by Vrbo — one of the top listing sites in the world — with their Elite Software Partner status.

«Entrepreneurship drives our economy, as represented by many small businesses that serve as the heartbeat of America,» said Storm with iTrip Vacations. «Franchises offer a preferred option for a new business owner by providing a platform of systems and processes to follow that help quickly and successfully launch a new business.»

SOURCE iTrip Vacations