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Thermoforming

Next Step Communications Represents SPE Thermoforming Division

Named PR agency of record, Next Step will provide support  as the Division ramps up efforts in advance of its 28th biennial SPE Thermoforming Conference.

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Biopolymers

NatureWorks Reaches Key Milestones for Global Manufacturing Expansion

Completion of front-end engineering and recent project approval from the Thailand Board of Investment put the new Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing complex on schedule to open in 2024

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X2F Taps Mold-Masters Veteran as New Technology Director

Amidst a commercialization push, the Loveland, Colo. based creator of a new injection molding technology announced Ken Jacob as its new technology director.

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Biopolymers

SABIC’s Certified Renewable PP Used in New Coffee Capsules

Delica AG has launched the new more sustainable coffee capsule for use in it proprietary Delizio capsule machines.   

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sustainability

U.S. Department of Energy Plans to Provide $14.5 Million to Advance Recycling

Through this funding opportunity, DOE will support a range of projects to develop economically viable solutions for converting plastic films to more valuable materials and design new plastics that are more recyclable and biodegradable.

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industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 Communication Standard Adds Hot Runners, LSR Dosing

EUROMAP and the OPC Foundation’s joint working group issued a standardized data exchange communication protocol for hot runner devices and liquid silicone rubber dosing systems.

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Additives

Lanxess Appoints Palmer Holland to Distribute Colorant Additive Products

The longtime distributor of Lanxess’ polymer additives business now has expanded role with the colorant additives addition.  

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PolyQuest to Expand Flagship Distribution and Recycling Center in Darlington, S.C.

With completion slated for February 2022, the company will significantly expand its virgin PET and rPET capabilities, and polyolefins distribution.

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Nexeo Plastics Acquires Italian Thermoplastics Compounder

Nexeo’s acquisition of Nevicolor expands its global offerings of value-added thermoplastics compounds and application development services.

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Postprocessing

APJeT Targets Plastics with its Innovative Air Plasma Technology

Having made its mark in the textiles industry, APJeT sets sights of PE and PVC parts pre-treatment printing market.

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