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Interesting live-applications on BOY injection molding machines will attract numerous trade fair visitors to the BOY booth at the Plastpol in Kielce / Poland (23rd – 26th May). BOY’s representative 1st Plastcompany, which has been successfully working for BOY on the Polish plastics market for years, is confident that its presence at the internationally oriented event will be…

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PureCycle Technologies and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. announced a signed heads of agreement (HOA) to develop and operate a polypropylene (PP) recycling plant in Japan. Mitsui is a global trading and investment company with a diversified business portfolio based in Tokyo. In September of 2021, the two sides announced a signed memorandum of understanding. Transforms PP Waste…

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The LEHVOSS Group is again present with a representative stand at this year’s Chinaplas in Shenzhen, April 17 to 20. The latest plastic materials and applications will be presented under the theme “Sustainable High-Performance Materials”. 3D-printed Laminating Mold for CFRP Bicycle Mudguard The focus is on long-fiber-reinforced compounds from the LUVOCOM® LFT product line, applications for thermal management…

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Polyplastics Group has announced that its newly developed long cellulose fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP) resin, PLASTRON® LFT, is being targeted for automotive applications such as door module carriers, center consoles, and armrest cores. PLASTRON® LFT offers lower density and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than short glass-reinforced resins while delivering the same mechanical properties. Generates Minimal Waste Cellulose…

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As of the beginning of the year, the ECOTRIA® CR and SKYPET® CR product ranges have been certified according to REACH and are distributed by ALBIS throughout Europe. Sustainable Drop-in Solution for Fossil-based Plastics With their use of up to 99 percent chemically recycled plastics, the products of the South Korean manufacturer SK Chemicals have a lower carbon footprint than their fossil-based counterparts,…

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INEOS Styrolution has announced that they are working together with Arburg to combine innovative sustainable injection molding machines with the world’s broadest sustainable styrenics polymer portfolio. Demonstrations will be done at Arburg’s Anniversary Days 2023 (March 8-11 in Lossburg) and at FAKUMA 2023 (October, 17-21 in Friedrichshafen). First sustainable INEOS Styrolution’s ECO grades successfully tested by…

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Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, received International Sustainability & Carbon Plus certification (ISCC+) for its mass balance processes at its Hsinchu and Zhangjiagang plastics plants in Greater China. Tracks Bio-based Feedstocks Used “ISCC+ certification allows Trinseo to further its corporate commitment to sustainably advantaged material solutions. With these most recent certifications, we are pleased…

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The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (the MCG Group) has started a study aimed at realizing a processing capacity of approximately 10,000 tons per year by 2030, seeking to commercialize the world’s first chemical recycling by depolymerization of polycarbonate resin (PC resin). A bench facility for a verification study is currently under construction at the Fukuoka Plant, with completion…

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Invibio Biomaterial Solutions, part of Victrex plc announced the launch of PEEK-OPTIMA™ AM Filament, an implantable PEEK polymer that is optimized for additive manufacturing. Importantly, the launch of PEEK-OPTIMA™ AM filament by Invibio makes available the trusted implantable-grade PEEK-OPTIMA™ polymer in a form specifically developed for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) additive manufacturing processes.…

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KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced that plastics circularity it has signed a contract with Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC) Ltd to supply proprietary equipment for the first modular plant for its leading advanced plastics recycling technology Hydro-PRT®. The plant will be installed at LG Chem’s Chronos Project in Dangjin, South Korea. Displaces Virgin Fossil Equivalent Under the terms of…

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