FKuR Distributes Braskem’s ‘Green’ PE in U.S. & Canada
Germanyâs FKuR Plastics Corp. (U.S. office in Cedar Park, Texas), a compounder of bioplastics for flexible packaging, is now a distributor in the U.S. and Canada of biobased polyethylene from Brazilâs Braskem
Germany’s (U.S. office in Cedar Park, Texas), a compounder of bioplastics for flexible packaging, is now a distributor in the U.S. and Canada of biobased polyethylene from Brazil’s (U.S. office in Philadelphia). FKuR has distributed Braskem’s Green PE in Europe since late 2011. Green PE is derived from sugar cane. FKuR is increasing the range of application for Green PE by offering tailor-made compounds sold under the Terralene name.
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