Amcor expands compression blow forming platform
Amcor Rigid Plastics has expanded its compression blow forming (CBF) platform with a new 20-cavity CBF machine for production of HDPE pharmaceutical bottles.
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Braskem opens its first technology center in Europe
Global petrochemicals firm Braskem has invested around €5 million to build a new European Technology Center within its plant in Wesseling.
K 2016: Braskem among the world's biggest producers of thermoplastic resins
The company reaps the results of investments in increased production and global expansion.
LyondellBasell to build HDPE plant on U.S. Gulf Coast
LyondellBasell has made the final investment decision to build a High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Plant on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Sadara begins polyethylene production
Sadara Chemical Company has achieved a key milestone of first PE production, meeting previously announced targets to begin production by year-end 2015.
Talke accomplishes mechanical completion of Slovnaft project
The LDPE 4 logistics facility for the Slovakian Slovnaft Group has been completed on schedule.
New SABIC’s dedicated medical grade for healthcare
SABIC has recently broadened its SABIC PCG portfolio for healthcare with the addition of a new LDPE grade.
Beverage cartons with innovative renewable coatings
Elopak teams up with SABIC to create Europe's first beverage cartons with second generation renewable coatings.
New Exceed mPE from ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil Chemical introduces new Exceed metallocene polyethylene resin grades at Arabplast 2015.
Dow continuous portfolio shift
The Dow Chemical Company signed agreements to sell its global Sodium Borohydride business and its polyolefin films plant in Findlay.
Ineos and Sasol start HDPE project in Texas
Ineos and Sasol celebrate ground breaking ceremony for High-density Polyethylene joint venture.
New Lupolen resin for pipe producers
LyondellBasell announced the introduction of Lupolen 5461 B Q 471 B, a grade with higher melt flow rate that improves processing in screw extrusion.
Global market for LDPE
Market research institute Ceresana expects sales to increase by 1.5% p.a. until 2021.
Westlake Chemical to expand ethylene capacity
The company will increase ethane-based ethylene capacity at Lake Charles site by approximately 250 million pounds annually.
New brighter HDPE from SABIC
The company launched brightest ever range of HDPE for bottles and conatiners called Clarene.
LyondellBasell considers adding new ethylene capacity
LyondellBasell evaluates expansion project at Channelview site in Texas that would add up to 227k tons annualy of ethylene capacity.
New Hostalen Resist grade for gas pipes
LyondellBasell introduces new Hostalen Resist grade for gas distribution piping systems.
New grade of SABIC Vestolen for gas pipe industry
SABIC Vestolen A 6060R supports the gas distribution pipes industry to meet its challenges.
Weak collection of HDPE/PP bottle fractions in Europe
Herbert Snell (Multiport GmbH) highlighted together with the PRE member companies the need to boost the collection of the HDPE/PP bottle fractions.
Slovnaft builds logistic plant for PE production
The contractor completed the installation of 28 silos, where low density polyethylene will be stored and subsequently dispatched to customers.
SABIC signs joint venture agreement with SK Global Chemical
The companies will manufacture a range of high-performance polyethylene products using SK's cutting edge Nexlene solution technology.
New investments of Borealis and Borouge
The main aim of two new projects is to ensure the availability of high-quality compounds for power cables.
New resin for pipes and water mains
Braskem has developed a new polyethylene with applications for pipes and water mains at its Technology and Innovation Center in Triunfo.
New PP-LLDPE film for beverage market
SABIC has broadened its stretch film portfolio to include one of the first commercially available materials to combine PP and LLDPE.
BorPure PE innovation for caps and closures
Borealis and Borouge have launched an advanced grade of their BorPure high density polyethylene (HDPE).
Brazilian biopolymers producer at K 2013
At K show in Düsseldorf Braskem presented its newest solutions.
New ethylene plant opened in China
Sinopec started production in its new ethylene plant in Wuhan, China.
Total unveils the second Supertough 22ST05
The newest member of the Lumicene Supertough family is dedicated for the industrial film sector.
Borealis upgrades Borstar PE plant in Porvoo
The company will invest EUR 65 mln to upgrade Borstar PE2 plant technology to the third generation.
PE prices rise in Europe
Dow Europe announced a price increase for polyethylene by 100 euros per metric ton.
New polyethylen plant in Middle East
Orpic announced its plan to build new polyethylene plant in Oman with the annual capacity of 1 mln tons.
SABIC enters the market of bimodal HDPE
SABIC is readying facilities at its plant in Gelsenkirchen due to start of commercial production in the second quarter of this year.
Polyethylene manholes are easy to install and maintain and offer cost savings
Manholes made from polyethylene emerge as a faster and safer option for sewage infrastructure works.
New SABIC's HDPE
Collapsible tubes have an improved aesthetic appearance and squeezability when they are extruded from SABIC HDPE F4520.
New star in the BorPure family
Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, launches new polypropylene (PP) grade BorPure RF490MO, offering packaging converters a saving in cycle time of up to 10% and an energy reduction of up to 5% in the creation of lightweight hinge closures with superior optics.
New Quadrant's Tivar HPV
New Tivar HPV gives conveying systems a performance, cost and safety boost.