Clariant and Lummus Novolen to build PP catalyst plant
Clariant signed polypropylene catalyst commercialization agreement with polypropylene technology licensor Lummus Novolen Technology.
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Total's Polypropylene Lumicene® Random takes Rigid Packaging to new applications
Polypropylene Lumicene® Random is helping converters to safely and successfully tackle new challenges in food packaging.
Borealis upgrades Borstar PE plant in Porvoo
The company will invest EUR 65 mln to upgrade Borstar PE2 plant technology to the third generation.
Borealis next generation Borpact SH950MO grade innovation takes on frozen food packaging sector
Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, is offering a step-up in performance and processing sustainability to the frozen food packaging sector with the launch of next generation transparent polypropylene (PP) grade Borpact SH950MO.
A lot of values thanks to Millad NX 8000 clarifier
Millad NX 8000 clarifier adds energy-saving and clarity edge to next-generation Tatren packaging.
LyondellBasell PP applications contribute to award-winning VW interior
LyondellBasell supplied polypropylene (PP) compounds for multiple interior applications of the redesigned 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, helping gain the car’s selection among WardsAuto’s 10 Best Interiors for 2012.
LyondellBasell launches new family of fifth-generation polypropylene catalysts
LyondellBasell announced the launch of a new family of fifth-generation non-phthalate catalysts for polypropylene (PP) production.
BorPure RJ766MO makes Bra Plast AB’s thin wall food packaging a success
With the introduction of its BorPure RJ766MO grade in December 2011, Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, has provided another answer to the ever increasing requirements of the thin wall food packaging market.
New Borealis PP grade brings sustainability goals closer to packaging pail producers
Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, launches unique, high stiffness polypropylene (PP) grade Bormod BH381MO to support manufacturers of industrial pails in meeting their increasing sustainability and product quality goals.
Clearly beneficial: Millad NX 8000 adds transparency and sustainability-edge
Low-temperature clarifying innovation Millad NX 8000 is the secret behind the crystal-clear transparency of EMSA’s latest inspirational kitchenware designs.
A. Schulman's and NATPET joint venture
A. Schulman announced today that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET) of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ("KSA"), a subsidiary of Alujain Corporation, a Saudi Stock Exchange listed company.
Borealis and Borouge support Renault
Strong partnership with Borealis and Borouge brings Renault weight-saving benefits for key car platforms.
New Clariant liquid color technology developed for polyolefin blow molding
New liquid vehicle technology (LVT) developed by Clariant Masterbatches appears to eliminate many of the problems that have prevented wider use of liquid color and additive concentrates in extrusion blow molding of polyolefins (high- and low-density polyethylene and polypropylene).
BorECO BA2000 polypropylene pipe material
The pipe grade BorECO BA2000 polypropylene (PP) from Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, was chosen for a recently completed upgrade and enlargement of a sewage network in the Czech Republic for bordering municipalities Ivancice and Oslavany.
Borealis at Plastpol 2012
Borealis launches new pipe and advanced packaging innovations at Plastpol 2012.
Braskem breaks the record for polypropylene production in Brazil
Braskem reached an all-time record for polypropylene production on its Brazilian plants in March.
Advanced Drainage Systems Announces New Geogrid Products
Advantages for Light to Heavy Duty Road, Wall and Slope Reinforcement Projects.
NatPET launches high-clarity polypropylenes for thin-walled packaging
Random copolymers enhanced in clarity and dimensional stability using Milliken’s additive Millad NX 8000.
New way of using SABIC’s high-performance polypropylene resin
Every child loves pint-sized versions of their parents’ belongings. To fulfil those desires, Flux Furniture B.V. has created a miniature version of its award-winning foldable and portable Flux Chair.
FIAT Panda sports a high-quality edge with Borealis and Borouge PP innovations
The Panda model is one of the original equipment manufacturers’ (OEMs) key new platforms for 2012.
Borealis launches new packaging solution
Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, brings clear advantages in sustainability and fresh-look aesthetics to the rigid packaging market with the launch of its new superior flow random copolymer polypropylene (PP) RJ901MO.
Borealis brings a transparency-boost to cosmetics and baby bottles
Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, is taking transparency in extrusion blow moulded polypropylene (PP) bottles to new heights with the launch of next generation high performance grade Borclear RC737MO.
SABIC: Official opening of U.S.-based compounding operation
SABIC positioned to meet rising automotive OEM demand for PP in North America with official opening of U.S.-based compounding operation.
Borealis Schwechat celebrates 50 years of polypropylene production
In October, Borealis, a leading supplier of innovative solutions in the areas of base chemicals and plastics, celebrated an important anniversary with the 50th anniversary of polypropylene (PP) production at its Schwechat location.
New Borsoft PP
New Borsoft PP grade makes squeezable tube innovation a reality for cosmetics packaging.
SABIC PP helps to achieve important cuts in materials usage
A new meat tray from a well-known European packaging thermoforming company is 20% lighter than its predecessor, thanks in part to a high performance polypropylene from SABIC.
Sabic’s latest polypropylenes at Fakuma
Visitors to this year’s Fakuma plastics exhibition will have an opportunity to see several of SABIC’s latest polypropylenes running on different injection moulding machines of its machine manufacturing partners, producing thin-walled packaging and medical components. The grades presented at Fakuma are supplied on a global scale from our facilities in Europe, Saudi Arabia and Asia.
Slovnaft Petrochemicals produces plastics of new generation
Thanks to Unipol technology Slovnaft Petrochemicals Company introduced to European market four unique types of polypropylene which increase effectiveness of plastics processing.
Braskem solidifies its U.S. polypropylene leadership
Braskem, the leading resin producer in theAmericas, announced the completion of its acquisition of the PolypropyleneBusiness from The Dow Chemical Company, an important milestone in the Company'sglobal expansion.
Ineos Technologies has licensed its Innovene PP process
Ineos Technologies has licensed its Innovene PP process for the manufacture of polypropylene homopolymers, random copolymers and impact copolymers to the Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group Company Limited in Ningxia, China.
Borealis at Fakuma 2011
Borealis and value chain Partners show innovative, value creating solutions at Fakuma 2011.
Bormed dedicated polyolefins presented at ICSE
At ICSE 2011, one of the biggest and most important fairs for the global chemical and pharmaceutical community co-located with CPhI Worldwide 2011, Borealis and Borouge will demonstrate their ability to meet all stringent requirements for the healthcare industry, by offering security of supply, dedicated materials, additional support and innovation.
Braskem is buying Dow to conquer PP market
Braskem SA from Brazil, the leading resin producer in the Americas has udertaken an important step in the polypropylene market and will pay $323 million for the acquisition of the Polypropylene Business from The Dow Chemical Company.
The flux chair’s hinges on SABIC’s polypropylene resin
The award-winning foldable, portable Flux Chair, which has taken the design world by storm, bases its simplicity on a single-part, single-material approach made possible by SABIC polypropylene (PP).
SABIC’s new PP homo polymer
SABIC’s New PP homo polymer spun bond resins meet full range of customer needs.
New SABIC’s polypropylenes for packaging
SABIC adds impact copolymer to Flowpact range of polypropylenes for thin wall packaging.