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Plastics containers rise along produce packaging in the US, predicts Freedonia

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Demand for produce packaging in the US is forecast to increase 3.2% per year to US$6.0 billion in 2019, outpacing growth in fresh produce production as packaging takes on a greater role in the protection, traceability, and marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Demand for healthy foods which are fresh-cut or ready-to-eat will drive gains […]

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Vibrant, US$ 200 billion Strong, P4 Sector Draws Global Giants to India

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All India Plastic Industries Association (AIPIA) & Verifair to Organ-ise P4 Expo India 2016 between April 5-7, 2016 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida The Indian Petrochemicals and related industries – Plastics, Packaging and Printing – have registered record growth rates of over 20% in the past decade. Largest of the P4, Chemicals and Petrochemicals […]

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Axion Polymers introduces new recycled ABS, PE and PP grades

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UK-based Axion Polymers has introduced new polymer grades of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), recycled from end-of-life automotive and WEEE resources. The company claimed its post-consumer recycled ABS Axpoly ABS52 1000 offers carbon savings of 70% when compared with virgin plastics. It is suitable for molding parts that require durability, longevity, […]

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At Medtec China, Teknor Apex Will Highlight Wide Range of Choices in PVC Compounds For Manufacturers of Medical Devices

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Besides Comprehensive Selection of Standard Medical-Grade Flexible and Rigid PVC Compounds, Teknor Apex Offers Many DEHP Alternatives and Gamma-Stable Product SINGAPORE, August 26, 2015: Building on its international leadership role as a supplier of medical-grade PVC compounds, Teknor Apex Company has developed flexible and rigid formulations that address the special needs of device manufacturers. The […]

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Composites Europe 2015: RAKU-TOOL® Close Contour products take GP3 race car to next level / Large number of eye-catching exhibits

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Grafenberg, August 26, 2015. Automotive, aerospace, marine, machine construction, wind energy – the range of applications for which RAKU-TOOL® products are used is extensive. This will be reflected by the large variety of exhibits on show at the booth of RAMPF Tooling Solutions at Composites Europe 2015 – hall 3, booth B04 – from 22. […]

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Trinseo’s MAGNUM™ ABS Resins Approved for Food Contact

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BERWYN, Pa – July 27, 2015 – Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, today announced that several grades of MAGNUM™ ABS Resins are now considered to be FDA food contact compliant as a result of a recently approved Food Contact Substance Notification (FCN). The food contact grades […]

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Asian styrene responds to lower crude

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In Asia, spot styrene prices have started to respond to the lower crude oil prices on NYMEX, which hovered around $40/bbl during this past week. Meanwhile, in the PS market, import offers given to China hit the lowest levels seen for the last five months, according to ChemOrbis. Earlier in the month, spot styrene’s response […]

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New TITAN storage containers made with Eastman Tritan copolyester

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New food containers by True Source Products (TSP), made with Eastman Tritan copolyester, meet consumer demands for containers that are durable and free of bisphenol A (BPA). TSP is an American company specializing in food storage. The company’s newest container line features Tritan, a new-generation copolyester that is dishwasher durable, tough and has crystal-clear clarity. […]

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