K 2016: Making Polypropylene Clearer, Better, Faster. Together
In Düsseldorf Milliken will give center stage to the advantages of using its technology leading clarifiers and nucleators to improve PP.
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New polypropylene impact copolymers from SABIC
SABIC next-generation Flowpact PP enables downgauging and easier processing for rigid packaging.
New polypropylene from Carmel Olefins
Carmel Olefins creates high impact step-change for transparent injection molded applications with Capilene CT 80A based on new Millad NX 8000.
Borealis introduces PP portfolio for composites
Borealis introduces lightweight materials for composite applications and expands Fibremod capacity at Monza plant.
Borealis and Biesterfeld cooperate on Brazilian market
Borealis and Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH announced a cooperation agreement for joint efforts in Brazil.
ExxonMobil PP resin in Ford F-150
ExxonMobil PP7855E1 resin replaces steel as main structural component.
Jindal Films announces new metalizer and new BOPP line in Brindisi
A world-class 10.5 m orientation line will be installed by Q4, 2016, increasing capacity by more than 50,000 tons per year and further improving production flexibility.
NATPET upgrades Teldene B20ML with Hyperform HPN-20E
NATPET will introduce Plasteurasia 2015 visitors to the multiple processing and performance benefits of its newly-enhanced PP impact copolymer grade.
Sumitomo Chemical to license PP and PO production technologies to S-OIL
The company has concluded an agreement with S-OIL Corp. under which it licenses the technologies of manufacturing PP and PO to the oil refining company.
New Moplen grades for thin-walled injection molding
LyondellBasell announced the addition of Moplen grade HP742U and Moplen grade HP743V to its polypropylene (PP) product portfolio.
LyondellBasell announces sale of Argentina-based Petroken
YPF S.A. and Grupo Inversor Petroquimica S.L. have accepted an offer to purchase LyondellBasell's Argentina-based Petroken Petroquimica Ensenada S.A.
New applications of Neopolen P
Neopolen P reFLAM meets fire safety requirements of the aviation industry for applications in aircraft.
Extremely lightweight for an extreme alpine crossing
Paraglider harness incorporates ultra-strong sandwich composite with honeycomb core.
Sibur launches production of new PP grades
Sibur has added new advanced polypropylene (PP) grades to its product mix.
Milliken showcases Ultra Clear PP thermoforming solutions
At IPACK-IMA 2015 Milliken will show ultra clear PP sheet extrusion and thermoforming solutions for food packaging with high value recycling benefits.
LyondellBasell: New solutions for automotive industry
The company will showcase new Products at the VDI Plastics nn Automotive Engineering conference.
New grade of Vistamaxx from of ExxonMobil Chemical
ExxonMobil Chemical is introducing a new grade to its portfolio of Vistamaxx performance polymers.
Ineos licenses Innovene PP process to Fund Energy
Fund Energy selected Ineos Technologies' Innovene PP process for their new project in China.
Total completes its non-phthalate catalyzed PP product range
Total offers a complete range of polymers using non-phthalate catalysts.
Biaxplen expands export markets
Biaxplen has expanded its export supplies of biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film to the European market.
Milliken at Arabplast 2015
At Arabplast 2015 the company will present e.g. new clarifiers, nucleating agents for PP and UV absorbers.
Medical packaging with new Sabic's polypropylene
An 'Ultra-Clear' PP medicine dosage delivery system, made of SABIC's new medical grade SABIC PP PCGR40, has been launched by experts at Bormioli Rocco.
New PP plant in Oman with Spheripol technology
ORPIC has selected the LyondellBasell Spheripol polypropylene process technology for a new 300 KTA polypropylene plant.
Propylene value chain in the USA
A new Ceresana's market study provides complete transparency regarding current and future development of the entire propylene value chain.
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.
Global market for PP compounds
AMI Consulting published new study on the global market of the polypropylene compounds.
Sibur increases BOPP-film production
Biaxplen launched a new biaxially-oriented polypropylene film production line in Novokuybyshevsk.
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.
Halogen-free flame retardant for green PP compound
Clariant's Exolit ensures protection for renewable polymers in oyster shell-reinforced polypropylene.
Lightweight EPP structural element awarded
SPE awarded first visible use of Neopolen polypropylene foam on a center console.
Biaxplen launches new BOPP-film factory
The company has launched a new production facility of biaxially oriented polypropylene films in Tomsk.
Sirmax increases compounding capacity in Poland
The company raises capacity to meet the increasing demand from the automotive and appliance sectors.
Dow sells Polypropylene Licensing & Catalysts business
Dow's global PP Licensing & Catalysts business will be divested to W. R. Grace & Co. for $500m.
New polypropylene grade from SABIC
SABIC PP PHC28 combines high impact resistance, light-weight and intrinsic stiffness with good flow properties and processability.
Scientists found propylene in outer space
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has detected propylene on Saturn's moon Titan.
License agreement between Sabo SpA and BASF
Sabo SpA announced that it has entered into an agreement with BASF for a license of the Chimassorb 2020 technology.