Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Insight Polymers & Compounding Unveils New Conductive Products Line

The new conductive products line will also be produced for injection molding and extrusion.

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Additives

Techmer PM Acquires OptiColor

The acquisition will bolster Techmer PM’s capabilities in the concentrates and compounds market.

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polyolefins

Braskem Selected to Negotiate Federal Funding Award to Expand UHMWPE

By driving innovation for Braskem’s ‘Utec’ UHMWPE, the project would strengthen the lithium-ion battery value chain in the U.S.

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Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to Acquire Covestro

Covestro has signed an investment agreement and supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer to all of its shareholders.

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polyolefins

ExxonMobil Launches New Materials Portfolio Brand

The Signature Polymers brand, which includes all polyolefins, is focused on delivering best-in-class service and partnership.

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TPEs with 60% Postconsumer Recycled Content

Teknor says its new Monprene R6 CP-10100 series reduce carbon footprint by up to 36% while maintaining translucency for vibrant colors

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PVC

Prices Flat-to-Down for All Volume Resins

This month’s resin pricing report includes PT’s quarterly check-in on select engineering resins, including nylon 6 and 66.

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sustainability

Biomass Balanced LCP for Reduced CO2 Emissions and Improved Renewable Content

Polyplastics’ Laperos bG LCP is slated for commercialization in spring 2025.

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Biopolymers

Braskem’s New Renewable Innovation Center Opens

The Lexington, Massachusetts, center will accelerate innovation in renewable chemicals and materials.

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NPE2024 Materials: Spotlight on Sustainability with Performance

Across the show, sustainability ruled in new materials technology, from polyolefins and engineering resins to biobased materials.

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TPEs With Higher Levels of Recycled Content

A portfolio of TPE compounds containing postconsumer and/or postindustrial recycled content from Hexpol TPE has been further expanded with grades that feature higher PCR/PIR content for various applications.

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Packaging

Thin, High-Performance Nylon/PE Barrier Film for Thermoformed Packaging

Südpack’s Multifol Extreme film is well suited for greasy, protein-rich and frozen foods

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