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The essential briefing on materials, markets, regulation, packaging, recycling, and the people moving the plastics industry forward.

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Reimagined Mining Chemicals Handbook offers insights, tools and recommendations in real time

Reimagined Mining Chemicals Handbook offers insights, tools and recommendations in real time Today Solvay launched an exclusive digital knowledge hub, the Mining Chemicals Handbook, which provides 24/7 access to relevant mining chemical application information for those active in this demanding sector. This is the first such resource in the industry, underscoring Solvay’s commitment to the […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 3, 2022
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SABIC PIONEERS WITH NEW LNP™ ELCRIN™ IQ COMPOUNDS USING PRE-CONSUMER RECYCLED GLASS FIBER TO ACCELERATE CARBON NEUTRALITY

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, launched today new LNP™ ELCRIN™ WF006XXPiQ compound and LNP ELCRIN WF0061XPiQ compound, the first two grades in a new portfolio of materials that incorporate pre-consumer recycled glass fiber diverted from the waste stream of industrial processes. These polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) compounds, each reinforced with 30 percent pre-consumer […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 3, 2022
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Jörg Krüger appointed CEO of Synova

Maassluis, The Netherlands, January 13, 2022 – Synova, an advanced technology company focused on production of high value chemicals such as olefins and BTX from waste, announced today the appointment of Jörg Krüger as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Krüger brings with him substantial experience and a strong network in the chemical industry spanning over 30 […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 3, 2022
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Belgium: TotalEnergies increases its production of highperformance polymers for specialty m

Feluy, January 18, 2022 – TotalEnergies Polymer plant in Feluy, Belgium, announced the startup of a new production of high-performance polymers with the commissioning of a new reactor in its polypropylene unit. Through this investment, TotalEnergies strengthens its leading position on the high valueadded polymers market. The Company is therefore increasing its production of grades […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 3, 2022
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Dow achieves new milestones to helping to promote a circular economy in China with Liby’s sustainable packaging

Dow achieves new milestones to helping to promote a circular economy in China with Liby’s sustainable packaging Shanghai, China – January 18, 2022 – Dow (NYSE: DOW), a global materials science company, and Liby, a leading laundry brand in China, announced today several new milestones that address plastic packaging waste to helping to promote a […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 3, 2022
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Arburg at Plastimagen 2022: Packaging and Digitalisation Come to the Fore

Arburg at Plastimagen 2022: Packaging and Digitalisation Come to the Fore Plastimagen: first trade fair after a two-year hiatus High end: powerful Allrounders A and H produce pots and cups Digitalisation: ALS and arburgXworld demo versions at the stand Welcoming back in-person attendees for the first time in two years, the Plastimagen 2022 trade fair […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 2, 2022
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CNC Cutting for Plastic and Foam Packaging: The Beginner’s Guide

When one thinks of CNC machines, one often envisions them slicing through steel, turning wood, engraving metal sheets, etc. But have you ever thought of using this humble milling machine for cutting plastic and foam packaging? Probably not! Given the versatile nature of CNC machines, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it finds great […]

Plastics Infomart · Jan 31, 2022
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DarWIN research project accelerates multi–manufacturer

DarWIN research project accelerates multi–manufacturer machine learning Collaborative programme between plus10, SKZ and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag identifies AI advances and how injection moulding machines from multiple manufacturers can learn from each other. Schwaig, January 2022 – The Fraunhofer spin–off plus10 has been conducting application–oriented research together with the South German Plastics Center SKZ. As part […]

Plastics Infomart · Jan 18, 2022