Press Releases

PolyJoule, Inc., a manufacturer of conductive polymer energy storage, has developed a new process that transforms PVC (polyvinyl chloride) into PolyJoule’s patent-protected conductive polymers for use in batteries. PVC is one of the top five most common plastics worldwide and is used in everything from window frames and doors to piping and packaging. Recent market reports indicate global production capacity exceeds 40 million metric tons per year, with over 10% installed in th

Markem-Imaje, part of Dover and a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions and industrial marking and coding systems, today announced the launch of the SmartDate® Xtra 3530. The SmartDate Xtra 3530 ribbon, which complements Markem-Imaje's existing SmartDate® Xtra 3750 ribbon, is engineered to print on paper-based substrates, including coated, uncoated, glossy, and rough papers. This new grade of wax and resin thermal transfer ribbon was designed to meet the i

Canon, a global leader in imaging solutions, reaffirms its commitment to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia by establishing a regional platform at Saudi Print and Pack 2023, the largest event in the printing industry. This strategic move showcases Canon's commitment to serving the Middle East region and its thriving printing sector. Utilizing the event as a regional launch pad, Canon will seize the opportunity to unveil its latest technological advancements, showcase key products, and present su

Asahi Kasei Corp. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. will establish a supply and procurement system for bio-methanol produced in the United States. Through this system, Asahi Kasei plans to use the bio-methanol procured from Mitsui to produce engineering plastics in Japan with a lower carbon footprint than the current product lineup. 1. Background Today, companies are increasingly working to reduce GHG emissions throughout their product supply chains, including gr

LG Chem produces cosmetic containers from recycled plastic to deliver real eco-friendly values to customers. On the 9th, LG Chem announced that it has entered into an MOU with COSMAX at LG Twin Towers in Yeouido to collaborate on the joint development of cosmetic containers using eco-friendly materials and conduct joint marketing targeting global cosmetic companies. COSMAX is the world's leading Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) for cosmetics, providing product develo

Toyochem Co., Ltd., the polymer and coatings division of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, has rolled out the new LIOTELAN™ line of highly flexible conductive and insulating sheet films for the protection of electrical and electronic equipment. The new sheet films exhibit high water-resistance and are highly flexible with a high elongation of 500 percent. LIOTELAN shielding films can be hot-press molded on to the electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise source on the printed circuit board (

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is teaming up with COLOURizd™, a global innovator specializing in sustainable textile dyeing technologies, to set a new standard for the eco-friendlier production of sustainable textiles. The new collaboration will enable fabric mills and brands to combine Archroma pigment coloration solutions with the COLOURizd™ QuantumCOLOURTM yarn-coloring technology to produce high-quality, high-performan

LyondellBasell will take a multi-pronged approach to boost production and sales of recycled and bio-based plastics as demand accelerates through 2030, the head of its Circular and Low Carbon Solutions business said. The company is targeting the production of 2m tonnes/year or more of recycled and renewable-based plastics by 2030, with this business generating at least $1bn of incremental earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) by that time. It expects t

MAIRE group today announced the opening of its new Tecnimont Private Limited  office in Airoli, Navi Mumbai - the fourth one in the heart of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and the fifth in India – to enhance its ability to support its increasing global operations, and to serve the new industrial strategic plan of the Group, adding 1 million engineering manhours to its delivery capacity. After the recent opening of the Delhi office in November 2022, in fact, MAIRE is furth

Diversified Plastics, Inc. delivers ultra-precision micro-injection molding and digital manufacturing of extremely small plastic parts for a range of markets, including medical device, electronics, industrial and others. DPI specializes in producing micro-molded parts that are often highly engineered with intricate geometries and features that are difficult and expensive to manufacture by other methods. “DPI has extensive experience with tight tolerances and difficult-to-manuf

Toyochem Co., Ltd., the polymer and coatings arm of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, announced today that it completed construction of a new Polymer Pilot Facility at its Kawagoe Factory, a manufacturing complex located in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture in Japan. The new Facility, which came online in April 2023, is engaged in the prototyping and medium-scale production of advanced polymers and their composites. In the first-phase production line, Toyochem plans to manufacture condensation pol

The fluoropolymer market is estimated to be valued at US$ 10 billion in 2023 and is expected to be valued at US$ 18 billion by 2033. The adoption of fluoropolymer is likely to advance at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period. Fluoropolymer plays a crucial role in several end-use industries including automotive, industrial processing & appliances, healthcare, electrical & electronics, construction and others. Industrial processing & application and electrical & elec