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Tooling Tech Supplied Thermoform Tooling for Hospital Bed Production in Support of Coronavirus Relief
Tooling Tech was able to go from design to finished tool in less that the two-week delivery requested by Kruger for Emergency & Disaster Relief Beds in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic.
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Mitsubishi Chemical America to Acquire Gelest
MCA’s technology platform will be bolstered though acquisition of organic and inorganic hybrid chemicals manufacturer Gelest.
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Bockatech and Westfall Technik Solidify EcoCore Foam Core Technology License Deal
Westfall Technik to promote use of EcoCore PP foam core technology in the U.S. to create new opportunities for more sustainable lightweight single-use and reusable packaging.
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Additives: VOC Extraction Additive Masterbatch for PP, TPO
CAI Performance Additives LDV-1035T boasts ‘permanent’ removal of VOCs during compounding eliminating odors in filled PP and TPO compounds.
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Inhance Technologies’ Barrier Packaging Recognized as Fully Recyclable by APR and PRE
The Enkase technology imparts a permanent barrier that can be applied to HDPE containers and reportedly protects the product integrity by reducing ingredient loss and increasing shelf life and quality, while maintaining recyclability.
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Ineos and Plastic Energy Collaborate on Advanced Plastic Recycling Facility
The planned Ineos and Plastic Energy facility will use the latter’s patented TAC technology to break down plastic waste and turn it into ‘premium’ polyollefin-based plastics.
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Dow Develops Simplified, Lightweight Design for Face Shields in the Fight Against Coronavirus; Calls Out for Fabrication Partner
Dow shares open-source design of new face shield for healthcare professionals and is seeking fabricators to accelerate prodution to address PPE shortages.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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