Dow makes energy from recycled plastic
The Dow Chemical Company announced that it has successfully demonstrated the use of recycled plastic to generate energy.
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Summary: Plastpol 2011
Plastpol 2011 was 20% bigger. Tons of most modern equipment, hundreds of novelties and 680 exhibitors from as many as 31 countries.
DuPont increases DuPont Zytel HTN polymer and compounding capacity in China
DuPont Performance Polymers announced it will increase capacity of fast-growing DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide by building a polymerization facility at its Sakra, Singapore, site and through investment in manufacturing equipment at its Shenzhen, China, site.
Voestalpine develops new colored, non-halogenated FR LFT-PP products
Dutch companies Voestalpine develops new colored, non-halogenated FR LFT-PP products whose mechanicals are higher than non-FR base resin.
SABIC to Showcase at Plastpol Advanced Materials and Application Development Expertise
At Plastpol 2011, the SABIC family of plastics businesses – including Polymers and Innovative Plastics – will showcase their expanding array of advanced material solutions for the Polish market.
New AvaSpire PAEK grade for ultra-thin film applications
Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC, has unveiled a new AvaSpire polyaryletherketone (PAEK) grade designed for the extrusion of ultra-thin film to thicknesses as low as six microns (25 gauge, 0.236 mil).
Lexan PC for extended EV range and reduced emissions
At the VDI conference SABIC Innovative Plastics has announced compelling new findings on the benefits of Lexan polycarbonate (PC) glazing.
PVC recipes still in development
AMI’s 3rd annual international conference on PVC compounding was held in Dusseldorf, Germany to debate the latest innovations in vinyl additives and recipes.
Velox at interpack 2011
VELOX, raw materials distribution and sales specialist is taking part at the interpack 2011, Düsseldorf, Germany, from 12th to 18th May 2011 where it will showcase its range of speciality plastics for the packaging industry.
Quadrant launches first stock shape range compliant with EC 1935/2004
The introduction of its new “Food Grade” designated product family makes Quadrant the first thermoplastics stock-shape producer to be in line with all aspects of the regulation EC 1935 / 2004, including providing a model declaration of conformity.
SABIC Innovative Plastics launched two innovative materials
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ new anti-static and low-gloss/no-paint solutions add stylish high quality to automotive interiors.
Impact, weight and anti-corrosion coatings for pipelines
The pipeline industry is continuing to grow worldwide to provide increased security of energy and water supply, and with hostile environmental conditions in many locations, the pipeline protection market is expanding to meet the requirements.
