Квітень 2023

The Technical Committee of the Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform (TCEP) of PETCORE Europe has officially endorsed the use of Akestra™ 100 and Akestra™ 110, products manufactured by specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, for the production of heat-resistant PET trays. Furthermore, the committee has recognized that the use of Akestra™ 100 and Akestra™ 110 do not have a negative impact on…

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IMCD N.V. (“IMCD” or “Company”), a distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, announces that IMCD India has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Tradeimpex Polymers (India) Private Limited (“Tradeimpex”), a distributor of high-performance polymers and engineering plastics. Enhancing Presence in India Established in 2003 and headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Tradeimpex…

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Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its land, buildings and equipment in Matamoros, Mexico to Plaskolite. The transaction is expected to close within the next several weeks. Transaction Excludes Trinseo’s Sheet Business In December 2022, Trinseo announced the consolidation of some of its PMMA sheet products…

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For the Asia Pacific market, KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer of a wide range of thermoplastic elastomer products and custom solutions for a variety of industries, offers its THERMOLAST® R sustainable TPE series in keeping with the current trend of moving toward sustainability. Meeting the Rising Demand of Sustainable Household Goods The market for household products…

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Solvay announced a strategic collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building a platform for cell programming and biosecurity. Through this multi-year strategic collaboration agreement, Solvay will join forces with Ginkgo to unlock the power of synthetic biology as an enabler of more sustainable chemicals and materials, contributing to the transition towards more environmentally-friendly solutions. This alliance…

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DSM Engineering Materials announces the launch of its first collaboration with New Zealand-based direct-to-consumer furniture brand noho: Lightly™ stackable chairs. PA Derived from Castor Bean Plant The new plant- and recycled-based product is the first chair to be manufactured from DSM Engineering Materials’ EcoPaXX® bio-based polyamide, which is derived from the castor bean plant. This renewable resource…

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Dopper has made the first reusable bottle collection to achieve the Gold level set by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, verifying the company’s commitment to eliminate single-use plastic waste. The new Dopper Original collection features the classic bottle design with components that separate to form a unique drinking cup. The BPA-free cup is…

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A team of University of Massachusetts Lowell and U.S. Army researchers, led by UML Mechanical and Industrial Engineering associate professor Juan Pablo Trelles, has developed a way to extract hydrogen from plastic waste that can be used as fuel for transportation as well as to produce electricity in fuel cells. Plasma Technology to Deal with…

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Solvay has announced the introduction of a new high-heat and flame-retardant grade in the company’s Xydar® liquid crystal polymers (LCP) portfolio, which is designed to meet critical safety demands in EV battery components. Retains Insulation Upon Exposure to 400°C for 30 Minutes The new Xydar® LCP G-330 HH material addresses challenging thermal and insulation requirements and is targeted particularly at battery…

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