Press Releases

Plastic Omnium has announced a partnership with Hopium, the French manufacturer of high-end hydrogen cars, to develop the hydrogen storage system for the future Hopium Machina. This high-end vehicle, first announced in October 2020, aims to be the first French hydrogen-powered sedan to hit the market in 2026. The Machina prototype is due to be unveiled to the press in June 2021. It will be equipped with a 700-bar Type IV* vessel made by Plastic Omnium in its Herentals plant (Belgium), which i

The ExOne Company, the global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology, today announced a collaboration with Aurora Group and two of its subsidiaries to expand the reach of ExOne binder jetting in Asia. General Integration Technology (GIT) in Taiwan and Aurora 3D in China are now authorized channel partners to sell ExOne industrial solutions. “GIT and Aurora 3D have deep experience with 3D printing software and hardware as well as a sales

Avient today announced the addition of three proprietary, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) formulations that contain antimicrobial additives to its GLS™ TPE portfolio. Tested in accordance with JIS Z2801 and ASTM G21-15 standards, these additives protect molded plastic parts by inhibiting bacterial growth (99.9 percent or more) and resisting fungal and mold growth. In addition to potentially causing odor issues, these microrganisms can cause detrimental aesthetic and mechanical p

Tesco has become the first major retailer to scrap soft plastic rings and shrink wrap packaging from all beers and ciders in its UK stores.      The ground-breaking move, made in hand with many of the leading drinks giants, will lead to 50 million fewer pieces of unrecycled plastic being produced each year.     The plastic rings are reviled by environmental groups and those with a green conscience as they can contribute to our oceans being choked u

Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber recently commercialized its recycled polystyrene (PS) from dissolution technology and is offering a new material using this process -- STYRON™ CO2RE™ 687DI30. This is the first of a series of recycled PS products that Trinseo intends to launch under the STYRON™ CO2RE™ brand in the coming years. With this material / recycling method, post-consumer recycled (PCR

Intertape Polymer Group Inc., a leading manufacturer in tapes and films, announced the launch of the Curby Mini-Taper, a sleek and durable manual water-activated tape (WAT) dispenser designed to fill a market gap for the small or new e-commerce retailer who needs all the benefits of WAT to ship packages globally. The company has committed to offering customers sustainable packaging products that can be recycled curbside. “The Curby Mini-Taper is a revolutionary new product whi

KKR today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to invest in Charter Next Generation (“CNG”), a leading producer of specialty films used in flexible packaging, industrial, healthcare, and consumer applications. KKR will be joining Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. as an equal co-owner of the business, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) will also be investing in the transaction to become a minority owner. With more than 3

Polysack, a green-tech manufacturer of plastic film products for flexible packaging and high-shrink labels, has collaborated with HP Indigo to validate its innovative, fully recyclable packaging films for printing on HP Indigo digital presses. Polysack enables brands to produce fully recyclable plastic packaging including stand-up pouches, films, and shrink labels by providing its fully recyclable Pack’N’Cycle plastic film to packaging manufacturers. Plastic waste is a g

A leader in the plastics industry, Fruth Custom Packaging (FCP) is keeping pace with the nation's supply chain executive order to build "resilient, diverse, and secure supply chains to ensure our economic prosperity and national security." Fruth Custom Packaging has achieved 100% American-made manufacturing excellence for 35 years, setting the gold standard for specialty products, consumer trust and engineering innovation. As a global manufacturer and supplier of custo

Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, announced today the closing of the previously announced transaction to acquire Arkema’s polymethyl methacrylates (PMMA) business. PMMA is a transparent and rigid resin with a wide range of end uses that augments Trinseo’s existing offerings across several end markets including automotive, building and construction, medical and consumer electronics. A compelling strategic

Nexa3D, the maker of ultrafast stereolithography production 3D printers, announced today it has expanded its partnership with BASF Forward AM to deliver three new ultrafast photopolymer materials through its expanding Nexa3D channels globally. Nexa3D’s collaboration with BASF Forward AM leverages their combined capabilities to deliver faster additive-manufactured prototypes across multiple industries, leveraging the 20X productivity advantage of its ultrafast NXE 400 3D printer. No othe

Stratview Research announces the launch of a new research report on Vinyl Ester Resin Market in the Composites Industry by Type (Bisphenol A and Novolac) by End-Use Industry Type (Pipe & Tanks (Chemical Storage, Oil & Gas, Water & Waste Water, Pulp & Paper, and Others}, Building & Construction {CIPP, Swimming pool, Bars & Beams, and Others}, Marine {Structural and Non-Structural}, Wind Energy {Spar Caps and Others}, Transportation {Under-the-Hood Applications and Other