End Markets
Polyolefin Pressure Pipe Can Now be Biaxially Oriented
Technology introduced by SABIC reportedly improves properties across the board and cuts resin use by at least 30%.
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New Grades Target Electric Vehicles
SABIC says the two new glass-fiber-reinforced grades of Noryl bring enhanced flame retardancy and impact strength to battery modules and housings in electric vehicles (EV).
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Teknor Apex Acquires Lanier Color, Expands Into PVC Colorants
Teknor broadens portfolio with PVC color concentrates and specialty compounds for building and construction.
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OMV Acquired by MalStra LLC
The Italian maker of thermoforming and extrusion machinery has been purchased by the Florida-based startup headed by plastics packaging industry veterans.
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Natech Adds Injection Molding, Automation Equipment
Two new Arburg presses and four filling and sealing lines have been installed in the molder’s Class 8 cleanroom in support of medical diagnostics, including COVID-19 testing.
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Hayco Molding Plant Garners LEED Platinum Certificate with Assist from Wittmann Battenfeld
82 servo-hydraulic injection molding machines help Hayco’s plant in the Dominican Republic win environmental award from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Read MoreAnti-Stat Compounds for Explosive Environments
SABIC’s new materials meet EU’s ATEX safety requirements for electrical conductivity while giving customers a choice of desirable performance and processing attributes.
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Chemically Recycled EPS Packaging Used by High-End Design Furniture Maker
BASF’s Styropor Ccycled used by Ekornes for its Stressless furniture brand.
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European Moldmaker Launches U.S. Subsidiary
Dutch firm IGS GeboJagema’s North American division will be based in Washington D.C. and initially focus on sales and service support to its existing client base.
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100% Biobased PET Bottle Gets Closer to Commercialization
It’s not here quite yet, but ability to make both key PET precursor chemicals from plant-based sources is “ready for commercial scaling.”
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