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Coronavirus and Oil Price Collapse Could Delay Second Wave of Planned Olefin/Polyolefin Projects

ISIS Chemical editor shares insights on projected slowdown of U.S. and global chemical investment wave.

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sustainability

Henkel to Reduce Fossil-Based Virgin Plastic by 50%

In stepping up its sustainability commitment, Henkel has announced further ambitious packaging targets for 2025.

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PET

Nexam to Supply Diab with Property-Enhancing Nexamite for High-Performance PET Foam

2020-2021 supply agreements between Nexam and Diab further strengthends growth of PET foam cores used by windmill manufacturers. 

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Automotive

Clariant and Floreon to Collaborate on 'Performance' Biopolymers

A collaboration between Clariant and Floreon aims at expanding high-performance biopolymer applications to more markets.

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Medical

No Major Production Cutbacks of Material or Downstream Products Yet

Production at resin suppliers and plastics processors still going strong in the first week of fast-paced coronavirus life disruptions.

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Canon Molds New Market in Medical Contract Manufacturing

Expanding more into medical product development and contract manufacturing, Canon Virginia finds success in projects that exploit the long-honed expertise of its parent company in areas like printing and imaging with demanding manufacturing requirements.

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Packaging

SPE Schedules First-Ever 'Virtual' ANTEC

Attendees can listen to keynotes and presentations live. Many presentations will also be recorded.

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Medical

Recycling in the Healthcare Industry

Robert Render of Ravago Recycling Group (Skokie, Ill.) discusses how the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is helping to find end-of-life solutions for the 14 million tons of plastic generated annually at healthcare institutions.

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Medical

Why Is Medical Packaging So Essential?

Healthcare workers can be exposed to viruses and deadly diseases every day. Because of this potential exposure, it is important to protect healthcare workers and their patients.

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Survey Says: Manufacturers Experience Fewer Changes with Less Impact from COVID-19

In the second week of a survey on COVID-19, manufacturers reported fewer changes to their 911爆料网 with less severe impact on their with the lone exception of travel related activities.

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