Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

polyolefins 17 Apr 2020

Aptar Seeks FDA Emergency Authorization for N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Decontamination with ActivShield

Aptar aims to contribute in the battle against coronavirus with its ActivShield controlled-release chlorine dioxide decontamination strips.

Commodity Resins 16 Apr 2020

Troy University's Center for Materials & Manufacturing Sciences Looking for Sustainable Personal Protection Equipment Materials

Spurred by coronavirus pandemic, Troy University researchers are exploring recycled HDPE for PPE and the recycling of uncontaminated medical packaging.

Postprocessing 16 Apr 2020

Sonics Keeps Supply Chain Moving in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic

To meet demand for ultrasonic PPE assembly, Sonics offers instructive webinar and has delivered hand-held welders to companies welding elastic strips to the sides of clear face shields.

Consumer Products 15 Apr 2020

Borealis Completes Acquisition of Nova's 50% Ownership Share in Novealis

The three-way polyolefins venture Bayport Polymers is now a 50/50 joint venture between Borealis and Total.

Consumer Products 15 Apr 2020

'Live-in-Mode' Braskem Employees Ensure Continued PP Production in the Battle Against Coronavirus

Volunteer Braskem workers move into plant to supply PP for nonwoven fabric used in N95 masks and more.

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Biopolymers 15 Apr 2020

Nexeo Plastics and BioLogiQ in Distribution Agreement for North America

A global player in thermoplastic materials distribution, Nexeo is adding high-performance biopolymers to its arsenal with BioBlend products.

Medical 10 Apr 2020

Novel Washable PE-Based Health Mask Produced Via Thermoforming

Responding to coronavirus outbreak, Orbis is offering its BiOAID mask technology to interested thermoformers.

Automotive 10 Apr 2020

'First' All-Plastic Brake Pedal for Battery-Electric Sports Car

Lanxess Tepex nylon 6 composite insert and a glass-fiber reinforced nylon 66 compound for back injection/overmolding key to this innovation.

Thermoforming 9 Apr 2020

Award-Winning Package Boosts Lindar's Thermoforming Credentials

Custom thermoformer Lindar has experienced years of steady growth, with numerous technical advances to its credit, as it continues to expand its capabilities in packaging and industrial markets.