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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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Connectors at their limits – into the future with green intelligence

Gerd Liebig, CEO of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, outlined how high-quality connector production can be designed cost-effectively and sustainably in the future in a talk held during the LAPP trade press event. He drew a bridge from the trends in customer requirements and machine generations to the collaboration with partners and corresponding make-or-buy […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 3, 2022
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Absolutely clean 3D printed components for recreational vehicles with a fully automatic operation

A significant quality improvement of the de-powdering and cleaning operation for 3D printed components at lower costs and shorter cycle times! A leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles is fulfilling this goal with the purchase of the automated post processing system S1 from AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology. With their innovative designs and powerful […]

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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SABIC, GUALAPACK AND ELLA’S KITCHEN COLLABORATE TO LAUNCH BABY FOOD CAP MADE WITH ADVANCED RECYCLED PLASTICS

SABIC, GUALAPACK AND ELLA’S KITCHEN COLLABORATE TO LAUNCH BABY FOOD CAP MADE WITH ADVANCED RECYCLED PLASTICS ⦁ The cap is part of a new collaboration between Ella’s Kitchen, the UK’s number 1 baby food brand; SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, and Gualapack, a world leader in pre-made flexible packaging solutions ⦁ The […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 2, 2022