Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Lanxess and DSM Engineering Materials Venture Launched as ‘Envalior’

This new global engineering materials contender combines Lanxess’ high-performance materials business with DSM’s engineering materials business.

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polystyrene

Prices of Volume Resins Generally Flat or Lower

Exceptions in early March were PP and PS, which moved up solely due to feedstock constraints, along with slight upward movement in PVC and PET.

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sustainability

Covestro Expands its Circular Economy Portfolio to All Major Regions

The company’s Baytown, Texas site receives ISCC PLUS certification and the focus is on mass  balanced products using recycled and bio-attributed raw materials.

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Biopolymers

TotalEnergies USA Adds PLA to its North American Portfolio of Resins

Company becomes commercial rep of its TotalEnergies Corbion joint venture, a global leader of bioplastic PLA.  

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Commodity Resins

Heartland Polymers Begins Integrated Production at PDH/PP Complex

The new PDH plant is now providing on-site feedstock for Norh America’s only integrated, single-site commercial PP production.  

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Commodity Resins

INEOS Styrolution and Agilyx Advance Chemical Recycling Plant Development

Collaboration with Technip Energies said to provide an all-in-one solution for the chemical recycling of polystyrene into high-purity styrene monomer.

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Gerdau Graphene Launches “First” Graphene-Enhanced PE Additive Masterbatch for Extruded Packaging and More

The company has also partnered with conglomerate Sumitomo Corp. for distribution of its graphene-enhanced masterbatches in Japan.

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Additives

Flow-Enhancing Additive for PC and PC/ABS

CAI’s new ST-PA208 is designed to boost melt flow index, elongation, and improve dispersion and compatibility.

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Additives

Orion Boosts Capacity of High-Jetness Specialty Carbon Blacks

Through the debottleneck of a post-treatment plant in Germany, the company has increased production of its high-jetness specialty blacks.

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High-Heat, Flame-Retardant LCP for Electrical Vehicles

Solvay’s Xydar LCP G-330 HH is designed for high-heat EV battery module insulation.  

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NOVA Chemicals Sets Bold ESG Aspirations

Included are 30% of PE sales to come from recycled content by 2030 and expansion of its Advanced Sclairtech product portfolio.  

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DSM’s Biobased Nylon 410 Used in New Stackable Chairs

This is the result of a collaboration with New Zealand’s direct-to-consumer furniture brand noho.

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