Ampacet REC-NIR-BLACK with NIR-detectable masterbatch for black flexible applications
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has added REC-NIR-BLACK PE 512 for black flexible applications to its carbon-free REC-NIR-BLACK masterbatch range.
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Joint project DOMO Chemicals and Hynamics for the production of PA from low-carbon hydrogen
DOMO Chemicals and Hynamics have entered into a partnership project with the objective of achieving zero-carbon for 100% of the hydrogen used at the Belle-Étoile industrial site, in Saint-Fons, France.
OQ multiplies its client base thanks to focus on change and innovation
OQ, the multifaceted Oman-based energy company that specialises in polymers for flexible and rigid packaging solutions, continues to innovate and expand with imminent solutions despite the disruptive and challenging backdrop which has defined the decade to date.
How micro AM is impacting time-to-market for precision plastic parts
In the last few years that AM has been able to disrupt the area of micro manufacturing, as it is only in the last few years thanks to refining the AM process to achieve the micron level tolerances.
Palsgaard to showcase plant-based polymer additives at K 2022
Expansions in plant-based product offering, carbon-neutral production capacity and global sales network to help customers grow and reduce their carbon footprint
Arburg Technology Days 2022: great enthusiasm again from industry professionals
From 22 to 25 June 2022, the Arburg Technology Days took place again after a break of two long years due to Corona
DOMO at K 2022: Your partner of choice for polyamides and our planet
DOMO Chemicals, a sustainable polyamide player, will exhibit at K 2022 in Düsseldorf. This will be the first opportunity for customers to experience the global TECHNYL polyamide portfolio since the disruption of COVID-19.
SABIC at K Show 2022: making the change real
SABIC will highlight its commitment to circular, sustainable solutions designed to eliminate plastic waste at this year’s K Show.
Over 20 thousand visitors at the first edition of Greenplast
Broadly positive balance for the first edition of Greenplast, the exhibition-convention which took place at Fiera Milano Rho from the 3rd to the 6th of May 2022.
Moretto mini dryers: small size, big performance
The Moretto mini dryers continue to be one of the products more appreciated by customers all over the world thank to their high performance, compactness and polished design.
Borealis Strategy 2030: Re-inventing Essentials for Sustainable Living
Strategy and purpose affirm Borealis Group vision to be a global leader in advanced and sustainable chemicals and material solutions
K 2022 - Trend Report Europe
European plastics industry braces for increased instability, higher prices, and lower growth
Hexpol TPE collaborates with Plastix to expand the use of Maritime Waste Recyclate
International TPE compounder Hexpol TPE has added to their growing portfolio of Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) materials containing recycled content.
Lanxess and Advent to acquire Engineering Materials business from DSM
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess and Advent International, one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors with a well established track record in chemicals investings, are establishing a joint venture for high-performance engineering polymers.
TotalEnergies and New Hope Energy partner on U.S. Advanced Recycling Project
TotalEnergies and New Hope Energy announced a commercial agreement under which New Hope Energy will build an advanced recycling plant in Texas to transform end-of-life plastic waste into a recycled feedstock that TotalEnergies will partly purchase and convert into virgin-quality polymers.
SABIC launches new upcycled resin made with ocean-bound plastic waste
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced LNP ELCRIN WF0061BiQ resin, a novel material that uses ocean-bound polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles as a feed stream for chemical upcycling into polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin.
Polykemi helped Separett to reduce their carbon footprint
In collaboration with Polykemi, Separett saved almost 700 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year thanks to a material-smart choice. This corresponds to emissions from around 400 cars.
Sirmax Group at Plastpol 2022
Sirmax Group to be at Plastpol 2022: showcasing new grades for the automotive sector. Xelter products take centre stage in European project Frontsh1p
Sebastian Bondestam becomes the new TEPPFA president
TEPPFA, the leading voice of plastic pipe system producers in Europe, is pleased to announce that the General Assembly unanimously voted Sebastian Bondestam as the new president for the next two years with immediate effect.
Akro-Plastic appoints IMCD as the official distributor in Europe for all its compounds
Akro-Plastic GmbH announces that it has selected IMCD Group, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, as its new distribution partner in Europe.
battenfeld-cincinnati supplies several complete production lines for Ceramin floors to Classen
The sustainable plastic floor boards made of Ceramin by Classen for healthy living are recently being produced on a complete extrusion line with a Multi-Touch roll stack from battenfeld-cincinnati Germany GmbH.
Wacker opens regional Innovation Center in the USA
Wacker Chemie AG opened a new regional Innovation Center based in Michigan, USA.
Borealis and Reclay Group form new joint entity, Recelerate, to make plastic circularity a reality
Formed of the waste management expertise of Reclay and the high quality recycling capabilities of Borealis, Recelerate will grow from existing shared strengths across European markets
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MyOrganizer – your ideal tool for preparing for the K 2022 trade fair
Plastics Recycling Show Europe publishes conference programme
The organisers of Plastics Recycling Show Europe, taking place at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands on 22-23 June 2022, have published the event’s full conference programme.
Arburg fundraising campaign: 150,000 euros of aid for Ukraine
Arburg’s fundraising campaign for refugees from Ukraine, which ran for three weeks, has been a resounding success.
Solvay and Carbios demonstrate enzymatic depolymerization in PET/PVDC barrier film
Unique recycling technology helps the industry close the loop on PVDC-coated PET films.
Breaking the bottlenecks of recycled plastic content
Brand owners and packaging converters in the plastics industry are facing major bottlenecks in recycled content availability.
Sortco protects customers from complaints and offers security for granulate quality
Flawless granulates for the highest optical requirements
Significant materials data from injection to surface qualities and adhesion
Kraiburg TPE expands its solutions for testing and validating new compounds
Borealis and Grabher partnership gives used FFP2 face masks another life
High-quality face masks made in Austria by Grabher contain fully recyclable meltblown polypropylene supplied by Borealis
Continental launches first tires with polyester made from recycled PET bottles
Continental is the first tire manufacturer to immediately launch volume production of recycled polyester yarn which is obtained from PET plastic bottles in a new process.
Erema establishes new R&D centre for innovative recycling technologies
The ground-breaking ceremony on April the 6th signals the start of work on a new R&D centre. Two halls with a total area of 1,550 square metres and a new office building with 50 workplaces will be built.
Sidel strengthens commitment to FHPC markets
Today, Sidel reaffirmed its ambition to help FHPC brands meet sustainability goals and stay competitive as it announced the appointment of a new global vice president
Mattel becomes first toy company to incorporate SABIC's certified renewable polymers in products globally
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, today announced a collaboration with Mattel, a leading global toy company, to incorporate certified renewable polymers from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE program across Mattel’s products offering.
Yann Lissillour becomes CEO of Safic-Alcan
New CEO Yann Lissillour joined Safic-Alcan in 2000 and was lastly appointed COO in November of last year.