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The Polyplastics Group has launched a new grade of DURANEX(R) polybutylene terephthalate(PBT) resin which delivers significant improvements in hydrolysis resistance and heat shock resistance for a range of applications. DURANEX(R) 201HR is a new offering which ensures long-term reliability of parts and expands the penetration of DURANEX(R) PBT in the automotive markets. DURANEX(R) 201HR is an unfilled material that drastically improves hydrolysis resistance, which is an issue in the

Trinseo, a global supplier of material solutions and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber, announced today that it has developed a new grade of post-consumer recycled polystyrene, together with the German packaging manufacturer Fernholz. The latest Form Fill Seal (FFS) formulations incorporate 40% r-PS, depending on final application, thanks to Trinseo’s unique technology, which embeds the material into the polymerization process using solvent processes.

The major factors driving the polypropylene market size's growth are the rising demand for Polypropylene in emerging markets due to their versatility. Polypropylene is one of the most flexible polymers used in almost every industrial industry. Polypropylene provides chemical and extreme temperature resistance and is widely used in packaging, vehicles, building & design, healthcare, and electronics. The Global Polypropylene Market size is expected to grow from USD 6

Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Global Phenolic Resins Industry" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05961089/?utm_source=GNW 9 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Resol Resin, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 5.2% CAGR and reach US$8.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, g

Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, today announces the successful launch of commercial production at its newest, world-class polypropylene production line located in La Porte, Texas. Braskem's new line has a production capacity of over 450 kilotons (kt) or 1 billion pounds per year and has the capability to produce the entire polypropylene portfolio including a broad range of products including homopolymer,

LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, today announced the successful start-up of its MoReTec molecular recycling facility at its Ferrara, Italy, site. LyondellBasell's proprietary MoReTec advanced recycling technology aims to return post-consumer plastic waste to its molecular form for use as a feedstock for new plastic materials. "Ending plastic waste in the environment and advancing the circular economy are key sustain

As part of a multi-pronged strategy aimed to amplify plastic circularity, Milliken & Company joined the Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, an industry collaboration established by The Recycling Partnership to improve polypropylene (PP) plastic recovery and recycling in the U.S. Milliken will tap into its material science expertise to help the organization increase the supply of high-quality recycled PP plastic in a variety of ways, including funding the coalition’s efforts to enhanc

SI Group, a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates, announced today plans to expand capacity levels at its Nanjing, China facility. The expansion will increase production by more than 50%, propelling the site to become a regional hub for best-in-class tackifier and reinforcing resin production and technology. SI Group's Nanjing investment is in lock-step with the desire

INEOS Olefins & Polymers have partnered with leading waste management company Saica Natur in a supply agreement for, recycled LDPE and LLDPE. The long-term agreement will help INEOS to serve the growing demand for increased levels of recycled product in sustainable, virgin quality flexible packaging. Through this partnership, INEOS Olefins & Polymers has been able to develop high-performance polyethylene Recycl-IN resins to meet the needs of converters, brand owners and reta

The "Global Biodegradable Plastics Market (Value, Volume) - Analysis By Product, Application, By Region, By Country (2020 Edition): Market Insights and Outlook Post Covid-19 Pandemic (2020-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Biodegradable Plastics Market, valued at USD 4709.19 Million in the year 2019 has been witnessing unprecedented growth. Growth opportunities in biodegradable plastics market is promising backed by concepts

HTI Plastics recently purchased two new Krauss Maffei injection molding machines. One machine is a 50-ton KM 51-55 PX, and the other is an 80-ton KM 51-180 PX. Both machines have servo electric driven clamps and injection units, which are quieter and more energy-efficient than hydraulic units. "We make it a priority to invest in equipment and our facility so that we can offer our customers additional capacity and enhanced capabilities," said Troy Just, President at HTI Pla

ePac Flexible Packaging, the first company created based entirely on breakthrough digital printing from HP and RePurpose Technologies (RPT), which provides engineered product solutions through purpose-driven recycling, have announced a partnership to effectively solve the crisis that leads to 9 out of 10 pieces of discarded plastic waste polluting our environment*. ?The community-based model, which can be replicated easily, provides a transparent and economically viable solution that can once