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Paul N. Colby, Pioneering Innovator And Manufacturer Of Plasticizing System Components, Dies At 86

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Entrepreneur Who Built Spirex Corporation into a Leading Producer of Screws and Barrels Was Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2009 NEW CASTLE, PA., U.S.A., March 11, 2015: Paul N. Colby, a plastics industry leader in the design and production of screws, barrels, and front end components for plasticizing systems, died on March […]

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In Alliance With Takemoto, Teknor Apex Develops Masterbatches That Boost Hdt And Impact And Cut Cycles For Pla Biopolymers

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New Terraloy® Masterbatches, Based on NatureWorks’ IngeoTM HP PLA, Nucleating Agent from Takemoto Oil & Fat, and Other Ingredients, Opens Way to Durable Applications PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., March 11, 2015: A new series of masterbatches for polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastic increases the heat distortion temperature (HDT) and impact strength of the resin and substantially reduces […]

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CHINAPLAS 2015: BASF plastics bring innovative designs to life

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BASF is the exclusive partner for CHINAPLAS “Design x Innovation” Plastics technology empowers designs that boost innovations for various segments Guangzhou, China – March 9, 2015 – BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, will sponsor the “Design x Innovation” event at the 29th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries (CHINAPLAS 2015). The event will […]

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HDPE plastics on growth course: Ceresana presents third market report on high-density polyethylene

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Milk bottles, water pipes, films or fireworks: High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is used for a wide range of products. The versatile plastic serves for example for the production of packaging and hollow bodies of all kinds, household goods but also technical parts and construction products. “In 2014, a worldwide turnover of 61.8 billion U.S. dollar was […]

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In Commercial-Scale Production At NPE2015: Kraussmaffei To Mold Seal Made Of Teknor Apex’s Sarlink® Tpv For Rigid Pvc Pipe

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KraussMaffei Will Use Its SpinForm® Swivel Plate System for Multi-Component Parts to Produce Gaskets for a Teknor Apex Customer Specializing in Infrastructure Pipe PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., March 6, 2015: Teknor Apex Company will supply KraussMaffei Corporation with Sarlink® brand thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) for use in a unique multi-component process to mold two-component gaskets for rigid […]

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Successful start-up of Perstorp’s new major Oxo investment in Sweden

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Production of key raw materials for Perstorp’s innovative general purpose PVC plasticizers, Valeraldehyde and 2propylheptanol, and associated chemicals at a major extension to Perstorp’s main plant in Stenugsund, Sweden has begun on time. Prime material is being produced soon after start-up. Magnus Lannér, Perstorp’s new Executive Vice President of Operations, says: “The new Oxo plant, […]

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San Diego leaders eyeing citywide plastic bag ban

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SAN DIEGO (Scrap Monster): A previous attempt to ban single-use plastic bags in stores throughout the city of San Diego is gaining new life. City council president Sherri Lightner said she will reintroduce a municipal measure to ban disposable plastic grocery store shopping bags. Mayor Kevin Faulconer has also directed city staff to move forward […]

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Post consumer film recycling touched new highs in 2013, says ACC

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ALBANY (Scrap Monster): The latest reports released by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) indicate that the recovery rates of post-consumer films rose significantly during 2013. On the other hand, the recycling of non-bottle rigid plastics dropped during the year. The ‘National Postconsumer Plastics Bag & Film Recycling Report’ was released during the Plastics Recycling Conference-2015 […]

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