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Benvic Expands Offerings of Thermoplastic Compounds
In addition to expanding its PVC compounds portfolio, Benvic now offers polyolefin-based, TPE-based, and bioplastic compounds.
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Borealis and Bockatech Showcasing Ultra-Lightweight Reusable PP Cups
Use of Borealis PP and Bockatech’s EconCore next-generation foaming technology yields thin-wall, robust and fully recyclable cups.
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BASF Launches Innovative Catalyst to Process Renewable Feedstocks
CircleStar catalyst decreases CO2 footprint in the bioethylene value chain for products ranging from jet fuel to plastics.
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Hallstar Acquires Lanxess’ Polymer Additives Production site in Greensboro, N.C.
Hallstar is gaining new product lines of brominated flame retardants and phthalate-free plasticizers including benzoate and citrate esters.
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Ineos Styrolution and Coexpan Claim Food Contact Standards for 100% Mechanically Recycled Polystyrene
The food contact standards apply across all dairy product formats using the recycled PS.
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Novel Catalyst for Converting Carbon from Hard-to-Abate Sectors
RenewCo2’s technology can transform carbon into feedstock for carbon-negative, plastics monomers, such as MEG and ethanol.
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Aquapak Partners with Industrial Physics to Facilitate Transition to Sustainable Packaging
The bioplastics manufacturer and its new testing & inspection partner will create a harmonized set for WVTR testing methods for its Hydropol biodegradable plastic.
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X2F and Covestro Collaborate on Innovative In-Mold Electronics for Automotive Lighting
Thermally conductive PC heat-sinks produced with X2F controlled viscosity molding.
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Conventus Polymers Now a Distributor for SABIC Specialties in North America
SABIC has authorized Conventus to distribute its high-performance engineering thermoplastics such as Ultem PEI and LNP compounds.
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Cling Wrap Made from Potato Waste
Australia’s Great Wrap to expand into U.S. with home compostable cling wrap and its refillable dispenser made from recycled PET bottles.
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AmSty and Encina in Long-Term Agreement for Circular PS Feedstocks
Encina to supply AmSty with 551 million/lbs of recycled styrenic feedstock from new plant.
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AGC Chemicals Opens New Office in California
Company’s new office to support advanced materials needs of northern West Coast’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturers.
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