Plastics News India overcomes China to become world’s largest plastic waste emitter September 25, 2024 by plasticsinfomart India is now the world’s largest plastic waste emitter, a new study published in nature suggests. Scientists from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom have developed a global macroplastic pollution emissions inventory by combining conceptual modelling of emission mechanisms with measurable activity data. The study ranks the world’s largest plastic waste emitters, where emissions are defined as […] Read more »
Plastics News Syensqo launches extrudable PPS material for piping applications September 25, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Syensqo, a spin-off from chemicals company Solvay, has unveiled its first grade of extrudable polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) for piping applications. The Ryton PPS XE-5000 material improves the durability, sustainability, and efficiency of piping systems used in high-demand applications. It is ideal for use in inner liners, stand-alone, and composite pipes commonly used in the oil […] Read more »
injection moulding machine ENGEL increases efficiency in LSR injection moulding September 25, 2024 / September 25, 2024 by plasticsinfomart At FAKUMA 2024, ENGEL will showcase a tie-bar-less e-victory 100 optimised for the highly precise production of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) parts. This machine sets new standards in LSR processing by combining efficiency, precision, and flexibility. The e-victory 100 produces single-wire seals using a 256-cavity mould from RICO. Its precise clamping force distribution and high […] Read more »
injection molding machine Electric Injection Molding Machine Line Expands September 23, 2024 / September 23, 2024 by plasticsinfomart German injection molding machine maker Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG is presenting three new models of its Electric series presses at Fakuma. The Boy 35 Electric, Boy 50 Electric and Boy 80 Electric injection molding machines feature clamping forces ranging from 35 to 80 tons. Promising precision and efficiency typically associated with all-electric machines, the Electric series’ […] Read more »
Breaking News Polyplastics launches biomass balanced LCP for reduced CO2 emissions September 20, 2024 by plasticsinfomart The introduction expands the company’s DURACIRCLE initiative which already includes DURACON bG-POM. LAPEROS bG-LCP, slated for commercialisation in spring 2025, is manufactured like conventional products and exhibits the same chemical and physical properties. Polyplastics plans to expand this new solution to all grades of LAPEROS LCP. The mass balance approach combines raw materials derived from biomass with those derived […] Read more »
Plastic Packaging Braskem launches bio-attributed PP for packaging applications September 20, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Braskem announced the launch of a new grade of bio-attributed polypropylene (PP) in the US market. The Brazilian petrochemical giant has added the bio-circular resin to its range of circular solutions, sold under the brand Wenew. The brand was first launched in 2022 and currently includes 58 polymers with varying amounts of post-consumer recycled content. […] Read more »
Recycling News LyondellBasell lays foundation stone of Wesseling chemical recycling plant September 20, 2024 by plasticsinfomart LyondebellBasell (LYB) has laid the foundation stone for its industrial-scale chemical recycling plant in Wesseling, Germany. The ceremony took place today in the presence of Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The facility is expected to have an annual capacity of 50,000 tonnes and is designed to recycle the amount of plastic packaging waste generated by over […] Read more »
Plastic Masterbatch Broadway launches graphene-enhanced masterbatches September 18, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Broadway is introducing GrapheneXcel, a new range of graphene-enhanced masterbatches. This launch is the result of strategic partnerships with leading graphene suppliers. It enables the ISO-certified, UK masterbatch specialist to bring the numerous advantages of graphene to a diverse customer base within plastic manufacturing. GrapheneXcel leverages the unique properties of graphene to improve the performance of polymers […] Read more »
