Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

processor's edge

Novel ‘Clamtainer’ Extends Thermoformer's Reach in Packaging

Uniquely secure latching expands applications for Jamestown Plastics’ patented clamshell package design.

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Roehm Americas Opens New Innovation Center to Further Specialty Acrylics Compounds Business

The Wallingford, Conn., facility marks the company’s largest non-production investment in the region.

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Commodity Resins

Sumika Partners with Hexagon to Enable 60% Plastic Carbon Reduction for New Vehicles

Digitized mechanical and environmental performance of recycled short glass-fiber reinforced PP compounds supports the transition to more sustainable vehicles.

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Additives

Orion Sharply Reduces Air Emissions with New technology

This supplier of carbon black has utilized the new control technology at its Borger, Texas.  

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sustainability

Braskem Signs Contract with Nexus Circular for Supply of Circular Feedstocks

Nexus Circular’s new advanced recycling facility will supply Braskem with the sustainable feedstocks for 10 years.

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Additives

PFAS-Free Processing Aid for Blown Film Extrusion

Ampacet’s new processing aid said to perform as well as fluoro-based PPAs in blown film.  

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Commodity Resins

Expanded Line of Metal-Like Thermoplastics Includes Sustainable Alternatives

Avient’s Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations include grades based on recycled and biobased resin and/or filler without sacrificing performance.  

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Biopolymers

Transparent Bio-PET Packaging Used in Quail Egg Packaging

good natured’s plant-based PET used by Spring Creek in its commitment to 100% recyclable packaging and shipping materials.  

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Additives

Highly-Loaded Masterbatch for Short-Run Color Inventories

Ampacet’s RediBatch black and white colorants in a universal carrier offers processors more flexibility and faster speed to market.

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Manufacturer of Sanitary Fittings & Fixtures Opts for ABS with up to 100% Recycle Content

Ineos Styrolution’s new Novadur Eco chosen by Hansgrohe for their chrome plated sanitary fittings.  

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Additives

Graphene Nanotubes for TPU Hoses

OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes shown to prevent static electricity buildup in TPU hoses used in flour milling, pharmaceutical, wood processing industries.

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sustainability

Asahi Kasei Collaborates on Development of High-Quality Recycled Carbon Fiber

Working with academic partners, Asahi Kasei has developed new technology for recycling carbon fiber plastic compounds.  

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