Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of disinfectants to clean surfaces in medical and daily life environments has increased remarkably, underscoring the importance of chemical resistance and property retention for materials used in medical and consumer devices.
AF-Color has used the past few months intensively to further develop its existing portfolio and to finalise new products. A particular focus was on masterbatches for future-oriented and sustainable applications.
Ineos Styrolution has received a platinum rating by EcoVadis for its exemplary corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance.
Swiss sports brand On today announces a move away from petroleum-based resources by creating a new foam material called CleanCloud™, made using carbon emissions as a raw material.
Milliken & Company, a globally recognized leader in polymer additives and colorants, has launched DeltaFlow™ Viscosity Modifiers specifically to help polypropylene (PP) recyclers.
As of November 2021, Ekornes, a Norwegian manufacturer of high-end design furniture uses EPS (expandable polystyrene) protective packaging that has a lower carbon footprint than virgin material by safeguarding the same properties.
Planned capacity of the new production is over 20 thousand tons per year. Two high-performance compounding lines based on twin-screw extruders of BluePower series were supplied by KraussMaffei Extrusion.
Borealis announces that it has carried out pilot audits at two production operations in Belgium to help test pellet loss prevention standards. The audits are the first to have been undertaken by a polyolefins producer for Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS), a global initiative dedicated to preventing pellet loss.
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, launched today a new portfolio of bio-based ULTEM resins that offer sustainability benefits while delivering exactly the same high performance and processability as incumbent ULTEM materials.
Reduced, smart, and high-quality – the packaging and design market is changing. Materials solutions that accompany manufacturers on this journey are in demand.
The company makes a serious bet in participation in automotive industry projects and plans to increase its shipments by 5-6 times compared to the present supplies.
The two “Letters of No Objection” of the US Food and Drug Administration FDA confirm the use of up to 100 % recycled HDPE in food contact packaging.