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Danimer Gets Grant from United Soybean Board to Expand Research of High-Oleic Soybean Oil in Production of Biodegradable PHA
The new $400,000 grant will support up-scaling of exclusively grown U.S. based feedstock as a more cost-effective input for the manufacture of PHA.
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Berry Global to Expand its North American PP Thermoforming Capabilities
Demand for high-quality PP continues as foodservice brands seek more sustainable packaging options.
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ADM and LG Chem Explore U.S. Production of Lactic Acid and PLA
Plans are for early 2022 launch of joint venture to build, own and operate a U.S.-based facility of high-purity lactic acid on a commercial scale, with another project to produce PLA.
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Solvay Expands Thermoplastic Composite Capacity
Solvay’s new TPC line will produce unidirectional composite tape from a range of high-performance resins including PVDF, PPS and PEEK.
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Mixed Pricing Outlook for Commodity Resins for Q4 2021
Up, down or flat--tabs for different resins head in different directions.
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Lanxess Launches Hollow-Profile Hybrid Technology
Metallic hollow profiles can be functionalized on conventional injection molding machines with plastic compounds.
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BASF’s Ultradur PBT Replaces Steel in Structural Bracket of Sunroof Headliner
Automotive sunroof frame made with BASF’s Ultradur High Speed is 60% lighter than traditional solutions.
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Heat-Activated Purging Concentrate Cuts Molder's Scrap & Changeover Times
CH3 Solutions increased productivity on its multi-cavity hot runners with new Asaclean Plus Grade concentrate.
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DuPont’s 100% Biofeedstock Based Acetal Selected by Conveyor Component Manufacturer
Regina is first-to-market with conveyor chain and modular belts based on new Delrin acetal produced from 100% biofeedstock from waste.
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Prices Up for All Five Commodity Resins
There’s hope for flat or lower prices for each of these resins in the fourth quarter.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Aims for Climate Neutrality by 2023 and Climate Positivity by 2030
Two recent MCAM acquisitions further support the company’s circular economy actions.
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Lanxess’ FR, Glass-Reinforced Nylon 6 Selected for Lower Weight EV Battery Housings
A Durethan nylon 6 grade from Lanxess applied to a series production of Korean carmaker
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