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Commodity Resins

Lanxess to Acquire Emerald Kalama Chemicals

Emerald Kalama’s additives for plastics include non-phthalate PVC plasticizers and polyolefin modifiers.

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sustainability

Eriez Completes Plant Expansion

A major expansion provides space for manufacturing, R&D, aftermarket repair and a new Recycling Test Center for full-scale equipment demonstrations.

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Automation

Intertech Adds Five New Injection Molding Machines

The Denver-based custom injection molder added the Toyo all-electric presses in support of new 911爆料网 in the packaging, consumer and industrial goods segments.

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Recycling

Recycling Group Hires New President

Plastics Forming Enterprise names Kristi Hansen president.   

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Commodity Resins

Freezing Weather Conditions in the Gulf Coast Suspend Production of Polyolefins

Several Texas-based olefin/polyolefin production facilities shuttered.

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North American Plastics Machinery Shipments Rise Again

Injection molding and extrusion machine shipments rose by double digits in the fourth quarter of 2020, marking their third straight quarter of growth.

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Additives

'Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day' Recognized on Feb. 20.

Plastics additives and adhesives supplier Mayzo has joined the worldwide campaign engaging girls in the engineering field.  

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Automation

Universal Robot Receives New President

The Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots announced that Kim Povlsen will become president effective March 1.

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ACS Group Names New Northeast Regional Sales Manager

Auxiliary equipment supplier ACS Group has hired Jason Spangler as its new northeast regional sales manager.

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Biopolymers

Milliken Joins Global Organization for PHA to Drive Adoption of Biodegradable Polymers in Single-Use Packaging

Existing and new additives technology from Milliken will be aimed at improving the processing performance, aesthetics and other key attributes of PHA biopolymers.  

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Blending & Dosing
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