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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.
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NatureWorks 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.
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Epolin Expands NIR Dyes and Compounds Business Through Acquisition
Chroma Color’s Epolin division has acquired NIR and laser-absorbing dyes manufacturer Adam Gates & Co.
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Polyplastics' 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.
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Lanxess 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.
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Thermoforming 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.
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Exact Metrology Acquired by In-Place Machining Company
Acquisition combines Exact’s metrology expertise and IPM’s expertise with on-site machining.
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New 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.
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Foster 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.
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Polyolefins 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.
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Medical-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.
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Lanxess 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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