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Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, announced the successful completion of a $10 million investment towards the expansion of the company's U.S. Innovation and Technology (I&T) Center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The expansion project adds eight new research and development laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment for developing new proprietary technologies to support innovations in Catalysis, Recycling

Cabot Corporation , an industry leader in black masterbatch solutions, today announced the launch of PLASBLAK XP6801D black masterbatch, a unique styrene acrylonitrile (SAN)-based formulation that meets the needs of the styrenics market without the usual trade-off between color and mechanical properties. PLASBLAK XP6801D black masterbatch enables excellent color performance, mechanical properties and UV resistance at a lower masterbatch concentration. Using PLASBLAK XP6801D

Cabot Corporation announced the launch of its latest Engineered Elastomer Composites (E2C™) product, FX9390, part of the new E2C Foundation series of solutions that delivers multidimensional performance for a variety of tire types. FX9390 is formulated to deliver significant performance improvement balanced across cut/chip/chunk resistance, heat buildup and abrasion resistance in off-the-road mining tires. When combined with other E2C solutions, FX9390 provides mining customer

Based on Global Market Insights Inc., report, the global plastic compounding market was estimated at $133.6 billion in 2019 and is slated to surpass $169.7 billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of 5.5% from 2020 to 2026. The report provides a detailed analysis of the market estimations and size, top investment avenues, wavering industry trends, drivers & opportunities, key winning strategies, and competitive scenarios. Compounding enhances the properties of plastics and polymers.

LyondellBasell, the world’s largest licensor of polyolefin technologies, today announced that Hengyi Industries SDN BHD (Hengyi) will use the LyondellBasell Hostalen “Advanced Cascade Process” (Hostalen ACP) technology for a new facility.   The process technology will be used for a 450 KTA high density polyethylene (HDPE) facility to be built in Pulau Muara Besar, Brunei Darussalam.   “Products from the Hostalen ACP process are an excellen

Largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas and a world leader in the production of biopolymers, Braskem announces the expansion of its efforts to become a carbon neutral company by 2050. To achieve carbon neutrality, the company's strategy will focus on three fronts performance: (I) reducing emissions with a focus on energy efficiency, as well as increasing the use of renewable energy in current operations, establishing partnerships aimed at innovation and technology; (II) o

As the leading manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, (MCAM) has been perfecting its KyronMAX® platform since 2014. KyronMAX® polymers are now 20% lighter and 20-50% stronger, exhibiting tensile strengths above 61,000 psi (420 MPa) and modulus above 6,300,000 psi (43.5 GPa). A series of the highest-performance carbon fiber composite materials available today, KyronMAX® is the next generation in injection moldable metal re

Myers Industries, Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of Elkhart Plastics, Inc., one of the largest rotational molding companies in the United States. The acquisition is the latest action in Myers’ recently announced long-term strategic plan to transform the Company into a high-growth, customer-centric innovator of value-added engineered plastic solutions. Founded in 1988, Elkhart manufactures engineered products for the recreational vehicle, marine, agricultur

It is the third Award of the Russian Automobile Forum (RAF) for R&P POLYPLASTIC. In 2016, the Award was given for activities addressing the automobile industry crisis, while in 2019 R&P POLYPLASTIC was announced Best supplier of the year. In 2020, the competition committee nominated the largest Russian compounder for the Best innovations (auto components) Award for developing nanocomposite antistatic electroconductive compounds. They are the first Russian compounds for injection mould

Ascend Performance Materials announced today a global price increase for all its Vydyne® PA66 polymers, fibers and compounds. The price increase takes effect Dec. 1, 2020, and includes the following price changes: Customers should contact their local sales representative for additional information. About Ascend Performance Materials

AmSty, the largest polystyrene producer in the Americas, and Agilyx, a leader in advanced recycling technology, announce the successful completion of a fully circular pathway for polystyrene recycling. The two companies have been working to achieve this important milestone for polystyrene in support of a societal shift from linear to circular solutions for managing waste plastic. Polystyrene waste is currently being transformed from solid form to its liquid feedstock called recycled

ArabPlast, Middle East’s Premium International Trade Fair for Plastics, Petrochemicals, Packaging & Rubber Industry will attract global industry players with an aim to reinforce brand image & forge international alliances. Reigning supremely in the region for over 2 decades, Arabplast will embark on 15th Edition scheduled to unveil on 15 -18 November 2021   at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The 15th Edition of the event in 2021 will offer international