High hydrolysis resistance with plenty of extras
The new Pocan XHR (Xtreme Hydrolysis-Resistant) product range from Lanxess boasts outstanding resistance to hydrolytic degradation in very hot and humid conditions.
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Borealis and Menshen launch new packaging closures
Borealis and Menshen, a leading specialist for plastic closures and packaging systems, have collaborated on a series of 10 packaging closures based on Borcycle, an evolving recycling technology which transforms polyolefin-based waste streams into value-adding versatile solutions.
Borealis launches the Bornewables portfolio of circular, premium polyolefins
Borealis announces the launch of , a new portfolio of circular polyolefin products. Produced with renewable feedstock derived entirely from waste and residue streams, these premium polyolefins offer the same material performance as virgin polyolefins, yet with a reduced carbon footprint.
Ineos Styrolution and Trinseo advance plans for a first European polystyrene recycling plant
Ineos Styrolution and Trinseo, global leaders in the manufacturing of polystyrene and other styrenic materials, announced today that they are advancing plans to build the first-of-its-kind polystyrene recycling plant based on depolymerisation in Wingles in the north of France.
70 years of Gabriel-Chemie: authentic, innovative, sustainable
On the occasion of its 70th company anniversary, Gabriel-Chemie is demonstrating that tradition and innovation can go together hand in hand. These are the core values which the Austrian masterbatch manufacturer holds especially dear.
Plastics saves the future through spiral economy
Plastics can save our future and a spiral economy can make that happen, but how?
Domo Chemicals launches PEEK solution to replace PAI
Domo Chemicals has expanded its Thermec range of enhanced polymers, with the introduction of a cost-efficient product based on polyether ether ketone (PEEK), blended with a solid polymeric lubricant.
Borealis completes the acquisition of a controlling stake in DYM Solution
Borealis successfully completes the acquisition of a controlling stake in South Korean compounder DYM Solution Co. Ltd
Evonik invests in promising specialties from the C4 Verbund
Evonik is investing around €15 million in its C4 production network in Marl.
Sabic to expand capacity in Asia for Noryl SA9000 resin
The incremental gain in capacity will help to reduce global lead times for manufacturers of high-performance copper-clad laminates (CCLs), which can provide them greater flexibility to meet customer requests for quick turnarounds.
R&P Polyplastic announces results of the first half of this year
Research and Production Enterprise “Polyplastic” continues to weather the crisis, however results of the first half of this year were significantly influenced by the coronavirus pandemic.
Start of Sibur’s Amur Gas Chemical Complex project
A construction site in the Amur Region saw the sinking of the first test pile in the foundation of Amur Gas Chemical Complex, a facility set to become one of the world’s largest and most advanced basic polymer producers.
