New resin for pipes and water mains
Braskem has developed a new polyethylene with applications for pipes and water mains at its Technology and Innovation Center in Triunfo.
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New PP-LLDPE film for beverage market
SABIC has broadened its stretch film portfolio to include one of the first commercially available materials to combine PP and LLDPE.
BorPure PE innovation for caps and closures
Borealis and Borouge have launched an advanced grade of their BorPure high density polyethylene (HDPE).
Brazilian biopolymers producer at K 2013
At K show in Düsseldorf Braskem presented its newest solutions.
New ethylene plant opened in China
Sinopec started production in its new ethylene plant in Wuhan, China.
Total unveils the second Supertough 22ST05
The newest member of the Lumicene Supertough family is dedicated for the industrial film sector.
Borealis upgrades Borstar PE plant in Porvoo
The company will invest EUR 65 mln to upgrade Borstar PE2 plant technology to the third generation.
PE prices rise in Europe
Dow Europe announced a price increase for polyethylene by 100 euros per metric ton.
New polyethylen plant in Middle East
Orpic announced its plan to build new polyethylene plant in Oman with the annual capacity of 1 mln tons.
SABIC enters the market of bimodal HDPE
SABIC is readying facilities at its plant in Gelsenkirchen due to start of commercial production in the second quarter of this year.
Polyethylene manholes are easy to install and maintain and offer cost savings
Manholes made from polyethylene emerge as a faster and safer option for sewage infrastructure works.
New SABIC's HDPE
Collapsible tubes have an improved aesthetic appearance and squeezability when they are extruded from SABIC HDPE F4520.
