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Lummus Technology, a provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the launch of its Novolen® PPure™ polypropylene (PP) portfolio, a new grade-range of polymers suitable for supporting production of high-quality products for automotive, healthcare components and food packaging materials. The new non-phthalate process technology provides significant energy savings by delivering an improved hydrogen…

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Covestro and Zhuzhou Times New Material Technology (TMT), a pioneering PU wind turbine manufacturer, recently announced the launch of their 1000th PU wind turbine blade. Cost-Effective Solution than Composite Blades PU in wind-blade production is a transformative innovation delivered by Covestro teams around the globe. With better mechanical properties, an efficient production process, and a more…

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Covestro has formed a partnership with China’s auto lighting supplier HASCO Vision to build a closed-loop recycling business model that would guarantee the plastics recycled from the manufacturing of automotive lamps are both of high quality and traceable. PIR PC to Produce New Automotive Parts A long-standing partner of HASCO Vision, Covestro has for many years…

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Plastic Energy, and SK Innovation’s subsidiary for its green chemicals business, SK Geo Centric (SKGC), plan to build an advanced recycling plant in Ulsan, South Korea. Largest Recycling Plant in Asia This announcement follows the signing of an HOA (Heads of Agreement) by both companies on the 16th of November in Seoul, South Korea. According to…

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LyondellBasell and Audi announce a first-time collaboration to help close the loop for mixed automotive plastic waste. Using Mass Balance Approach Audi is installing plastic seatbelt buckle covers in the Q8 e-tron made using LyondellBasell plastic that supports the sourcing of feedstocks from mixed automotive plastic waste. Plastic components from customer vehicles that can no longer…

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Replaces Fossil Based Raw Materials with Renewable Materials The new model, described by Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath as “defining the heart of Polestar in terms of size, luxury, ambition and design,” features innovations throughout the vehicle, including MicroTech seat upholstery which is made from BIOVYN™. MicroTech uses BIOVYN™ to reduce the carbon footprint of the…

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As part of continuous investment, GCR Group has announced the recent opening of a dedicated R&D center in La Bisbal del Penedés, Tarragona, Spain. This ‘Innovation Hub’ is intended to build on 20 years of experience in materials technology and develop short-term and long-term polymer-based solutions that minimize environmental impact. The overall company investment is…

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igus®, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics, announced the company has taken a further step towards sustainable plastic production. The company uses scrap produced from the injection molding process of its high-performance plastic xirodur® B180 to produce an ECO variant of the proven xiros® deep groove ball bearing. The recycled version achieves almost the same…

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Evonik is launching three new INFINAM® photopolymers for industrial 3D applications to expand the photo-resins product line launched last year for use in common UV-curing 3D printing processes such as SLA or DLP. With a total of seven new photopolymer formulations, Evonik has diversified the additive manufacturing material landscape in less than two years. Ideal for…

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Evonik is launching three new INFINAM® photopolymers for industrial 3D applications to expand the photo-resins product line launched last year for use in common UV-curing 3D printing processes such as SLA or DLP. With a total of seven new photopolymer formulations, Evonik has diversified the additive manufacturing material landscape in less than two years. Ideal for…

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