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Illig and Suedpack Collaborate on Certified Compostable, Biobased Food Containers
Made with BASF’s partially biobased Ecovio, these thermoformed containers with heat-sealable lids are especially suitable for vegetarian and vegan foods and dairy products.
Read MoreNatureWorks to Build Fully Integrated Ingeo Plant in Thailand
NatureWorks parent companies, Cargill and GC, have authorized investment for new fully-integrated 165-million lb/yr facility in Thailand.
Read MoreEpolin Expands NIR Dyes and Compounds Business Through Acquisition
Chroma Color’s Epolin division has acquired NIR and laser-absorbing dyes manufacturer Adam Gates & Co.
Read MorePolyplastics' Topas COC Earns APR Recognition for Recyclability with PE Films
APR recognition is geared to flexible multilayered film for stand-up pouches with 15.5% or less COC.
Read MoreLanxess Completes Acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical
Emerald’s additives such as non-phthalate PVC plasticizers and polyolefin modifiers will be integrated into Lanxess’ polymer additives 911爆料网 unit.
Read MoreThermoforming Machinery Specialist Kiefel Expands its Natural Fiber Expertise
With its new technology center, Kiefel is investing in its own sustainable packaging research activities with a focus on natural fibers.
Read MoreExact Metrology Acquired by In-Place Machining Company
Acquisition combines Exact’s metrology expertise and IPM’s expertise with on-site machining.
Read MoreNew Proprietary Bioplastic Presents Alternative to PLA and PHA
Startup Verde Bioresins’s PolyEarthylene blend has been custom engineered to 82 different grades for use in both single-use and durable applications.
Read MoreFoster is Now Exclusive Distributor for SK Functional Polymer
The new partnership allows Foster to offer Orevac 18300M functional engineering PE tie layer to the medical device industry.
Read MorePolyolefins Prices Still Rising
Upward pricing for polyolefins continues due to supply/demand imbalance but a potential flat-to-downward trajectory is seen for PVC, PET and PS.
Read MoreMedical-Grade TPE Used for Award-Winning Therapy Ball
Hexpol TPE’s Mediprene TPE was selected by Icho Systems for a therapy ball developed to promote cognitive and motor skills.
Read MoreLanxess Offers Pigments Service for Biodegradable Plastics
Lanxess’ Inorganic Pigments unit supports masterbatch producers in formulating colored biodegradable plastics through pigment analyses.
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