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SABIC expands renowned Lexan polycarbonate portfolio

SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced at NPE 2012 important new additions to its flagship portfolio of high-performance Lexan polycarbonate (PC) materials.

2012-04-03

SABIC's materials that promote sustainability through performance and weight

At JEC Europe SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is spotlighting a variety of lightweight, high-performance composites and other advanced materials that are making important contributions to its customers’ sustainability initiatives across major global industries.

2012-03-27

Avantium, Coca-Cola partner to co-develop biobased PEF material

Avantium and Coca-Cola have signed a deal to jointly develop Avantium’s patented YXY technology for manufacturing 100% biobased PEF bottles.

2011-12-19

Husky presents new Ultra SideGate hot runner

Husky Injection Molding Systems launches its new Ultra SideGate hot runner technology.

2011-10-21

Lanxess to produce first bio-based EPDM rubber in the world

Lanxess is strengthening its commitment to produce premium synthetic rubbers from bio-based raw materials.

2011-09-23

Zip-Pak at interpack 2011

Zip-Pak, the global leader in brand-enhancing resealable packaging, introduces Zip360 to the international market at interpack 2011.

2011-05-13

Avery Dennison will introduce four new labeling innovations at interpack

Avery Dennison will introduce four new labeling innovations that enable brand managers and packaging designers to increase product functionality, differentiate their brands and improve shelf appeal at Interpack 2011, May 12-18, in Düsseldorf, Germany.

2011-04-29

SABIC launches Extem UH

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ newest Extem UH resin meets hottest trends for higher continuous use temperatures and greater design freedom.

2011-04-20

SPF films conference showcases materials and technology premieres, debates sustainability issues

Numerous new high performance polymers came under the spotlight at the SPF 2010 plastics films conference that took place in Dusseldorf in late October. They included latest metallocene-catalyzed polyethylenes from ExxonMobil and Ineos, high-stiffness terpolymers from Borealis, extensions to DuPont’s ionomer resin family and tie-layer resins based on new technology for multilayer films from LyondellBasell.

2010-12-01

Husky to launch first all-electric machines at K

At the upcoming K 2010 show, Husky Injection Molding Systems will introduce all-electric injection moulding machines aimed at PET preforms and medical moulding – the first ones from a company that had long eschewed all-electrics, instead favouring hydraulic and hybrid technology.

2010-10-18

Borealis launched BorLite

Borealis, the Austria-based provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, has launched its BorLite linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) range claiming to give flexible packaging converters a unique opportunity to gain a further competitive edge in efficiency, environmental and product performance.

2010-09-21