End Markets
About 10% of Plastic is Recycled in GCC Countries
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman—has a long way to go with plastic recycling.
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Plastics Growth in Building & Construction Driven by Innovation, Market Demand
SPI’s new report analyzes the key factors impacting the plastic industry in the building and construction sector.
Read MoreMAS Receives FDA Approval for Food Packaging
The FDA approval confirms that its proposed secondary recycling process produces post-consumer recycling material fit for use in the manufacturing of packaging for the food industry.
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Nordson to Supply 16 Pelletizing Systems to New PET Plant in China
Nordson’s CrystallCut system integrates underwater pelletizing, drying, water filtration and direct crystallizing at temperatures of up to 180 °C and crystallinity up to 40%.
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Solvay's PEEK Chosen for Oil Scavenger Line in Polimotor 2
The Polimotor 2 all-plastic engine project for competitive auto racing is moving right along with Solvay's materials playing a key role.
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Addivant to Triple Capacity for Workhorse Phosphite Antioxidant
Increased interest in Weston 705 for PE food packaging spurs Addivant to invest in capacity expansion.
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High-Tech Implant for Leg-Lengthening Treatment by PEEK
Evonik has invested in a start-up company that has developed a high-tech leg-lengthening implant that uses Vestakeep PEEK.
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New Nylon Entrant Brings Differentiated Technology to the Table
Celanese already has some grades of its nylon 6 and 66 offering available.
Read MoreNovel Class of Super-High-Elongation Silicones for Molding
Gelest's "revolutionary" two-component silicone elastomer is aimed at microfluidics and implantable medical devices, with LSR versions underway.
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Novel Process Opens Up Vast Landscapes for Biobased Materials
DuPont and ADM develop new process to make high-purity fructose derivative for conversion to biobased chemicals and materials.
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