Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Medical

Acrylic-Based Compounds for Medical Devices

Roehm’s new Cyrolite GP-20 and MD zk6 copolymer compounds for injection molding and extrusion boast superior balance of properties.  

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sustainability

Biobased Polyolefin Compounds with Biobased Resin and/or Filler

  Avient has expanded its Maxxam BIO line with grades that utilize natural fillers such as cellulose fiber or recycled coffee grounds.

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Automotive

Evonik Joins German Consortium for Circular Solutions in Vehicle Production and Beyond

The company will contribute its expertise in plastics and additives for recycling to the project.

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Suppliers Look for a Bottom in Resin Prices

Prices for first quarter could be flat for most commodity resins, with slight movement possible in the case of PET.   

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Automation

DSM Launches an AI Powered Color & Mechanical Properties Prediction Tool

Called Lucidiris, this prediction tool can reduce time to market when developing colors of high-performance materials for a variety of applications.  

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Postprocessing

Next Generation of Ultrasonic Bonding Technology

Dukane’s Infinity family boasts accurate control maintained through all phases of the welding process.  

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PC Resin from Biomass-Derived BPA

Teijin has obtained ISCC Plus certification for its new PC resin products  

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Additives

Chroma Color Adds Analytical Capabilities to its Arsenal of Infrared-Reflecting Colorant Technology for Outdoor Applications

Chroma’s ASTM testing apparatus for measuring temperature rise ensures color concentrates meet criteria for reducing heat build-up in dark plastics.    

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Foster’s Distribution Business is Now Foster Supply Chain Solutions

Company makes strides to position their healthcare focused distribution 大象传媒 for strong growth.

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First of TPE Series with 35% Sustainable Content

Teknor Apex Monprene S3 CP-15170 BLK made with sustainable content that includes UBQ’s plastic substitute made entirely from organic and unrecyclable waste.    

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Biopolymers

Sustainable Ionomer Copolymers to Play Role in Major Perfume and Cosmetics Packaging Collaboration

Dow and LVMH  to collaborate to improve sustainable packaging across several well-known perfume and cosmetics brands

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Additives

Highly-Efficient TiO2 with Lower Carbon Footprint

Chemours’ Ti-Pure TS 1510 boasts superior processing performance and efficiency in plastics applications.  

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