Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

PET

Indorama Collaborates in Launch of World’s First Bio-PET Bottles

Japan’s Suntory Group will introduce the new bottles for selected products in Japan

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sustainability

Avantium’s PEF Receives FDA Food-Contact Approval

The FDA approval extends to all food types except infant formulas, foods with more than 15% alcohol or human milk.

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sustainability

ExxonMobil Develops High-Performance, 95% PE Recyclable Thermoformed Packaging

The packaging solution involved a collaboration with equipment suppliers Hosokawa Alpine and Multivac Group.

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resin pricing

Prices Drop for All Five Commodity Resins

While PE price reductions were not as apparent, they too were following the year-end price trajectory of PP, PS, PVC and PET.

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Materials

‘Super’ Small Color Masterbatch Pellets for PVC

Delta Tecnic’s new SSP is manufactured using an advanced process distinct from traditional cryopellet production.

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Electronics

High-Performance PPA for Next-Generation IGBT Semiconductors

BASF’s Ultramid Advanced N3U42 G6 is tailored to enhance robustness, long-term performance and reliability.

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Medical

Expanded Line of ‘Super’ Soft TPEs for Medical Devices

Kraiburg TPE has expanded its Thermolast M series of TPE compounds by additional hardness degrees.

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New Short Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced Acetal Grades

Polyplastics’ new Duracon POM grades offer performance benefits over glass-reinforced POM and lower environmental impact.

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Automotive

Nylon Particle Foam for Range of Automotive Applications

BASF’s Ultramid Expand is distinguished by its high temperature and chemical resistance, and excellent mechanical strength.

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sustainability

High-Performance Resealable Lidding BOPET Film

Terphane’s Resealphane is the company’s latest innovation within its Selaphane product line.

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Automotive

High-Performance Nylons that Bridge Gap Between Nylons 6/66 and PPA

BASF’s new Ultramid T6000 and T7000 offer several performance and processing advantages.

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Elastomers

Ether-Based TPUs for Broad Range of Industry Applications

BASF’s Elastollan 1400 TPU series can be used for applications ranging from railway pads, hoses and profiles to show soles.

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Process Cooling