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LyondellBasell announced it has acquired a 50% stake in Rodepa Vastgoed B.V., the holding company of De Paauw Sustainable Resources (“DPSR”). The Dutch plastic waste recycling company is involved in the sourcing, processing and trading of post-consumer and post-industrial plastic packaging waste. DPSR operates production facilities located in Hengelo and Enschede, the Netherlands, with an annual…

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Covestro has expanded its production capacities for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films in the Platilon® range, as well as the associated infrastructure and logistics in Bomlitz, Lower Saxony, Germany. This site of Epurex Films, a wholly owned subsidiary of Covestro, houses research & development, application development and production for the semi-finished products. The company has invested a low double-digit million…

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Teknor Apex is relaunching its Terraloy® brand in a dedicated effort to build up a portfolio of products that will meet the challenges of today’s rapidly changing industry. The company is committed to building on its legacy of many decades of compounding expertise and environmental awareness, by establishing itself as a market leader in scalable and sustainable…

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Avient Corporation announced it will feature Hammerhead™ Marine Composite Panels at the upcoming International Boat Builders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). With more than 50% weight savings compared to plywood, these continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite sandwich panels offer boat manufacturers a lighter, more efficient alternative to traditional marine construction materials. Resistant to Moisture Degradation and Rot…

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Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) exhibited its newest innovation in the form of an electric vehicle battery all-composite enclosure as the centerpiece of its activities at The Battery Show. The partnered collaboration features Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) with a diverse fiber-reinforced composite material portfolio for advanced energy storage systems, EDAG contributing its key engineering services to the…

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A group of young chemists from the University of Copenhagen has invented a green and surprisingly simple solution to recycle polyester using a single household ingredient. Capable of Recycling Both Cotton and Plastic From clothes to sofas to curtains, polyester dominates our everyday lives, with a staggering 60 million tons of this popular fabric produced…

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Hydrogen is viewed as a promising alternative to fossil fuel, but the methods used to make it either generate too much carbon dioxide or are too expensive. Rice University researchers have found a way to harvest hydrogen from plastic waste using a low-emissions method that could more than pay for itself. By-product of Upcycling Waste…

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The Polyplastics Group will showcase its expanded product portfolio at the upcoming Fakuma event, which will take place from October 17 to 21 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Solutions for Medical, Automotive and Electronics Industries Over the past few years, Polyplastics has expanded its product and service offerings globally by introducing DURACON® POM PM Series  for the medical industry, PLASTRON® LFT, DURAST™…

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SABIC and INTELLINIUM, one of the leading providers of advanced safety solutions, are pleased to announce a successful collaboration that led to the development of ATEX-certified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) utilizing SABIC’S LNP™ STAT-LOY™ compound. By combining SABIC’s expertise in high-performance materials with INTELLINIUM’s deep understanding of safety requirements, a breakthrough in ATEX PPE development has…

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