Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

PPS Offers Toughness in Laser Welded Applications

Polyplastics’ Durafide PPS 1130A1 is said to offer greater transmittance and toughness and facilitates laser welding in a range of applications  

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Domo Chemicals & Hynamics to Produce Nylons from Non-Fossil-Fuel Hydrogen

The partnership project in France will supply 100% of the annual production of key nylon component hexamethylene diamine by 2027.  

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Nova Issues its Eighth Annual Sustainability Report

  Among the company’s advancements in this arena, Nova’s product offerings are a key highlight.  

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Recycling

SD Polymers: 'One-Stop Solution for Mechanical Recycling'

‘Passionate’ recycler invests in people and technology to meet commitment to innovative, sustainable solutions for its processor customers.

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Construction

Borealis and Partners Move Forward with Crosslinked PE and PP Pipes Based on Renewable Feedstock

The company’s partnerships in these new drop-in solutions significantly advances carbon footprint reduction.

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Commodity Resins

Volume Resin Prices Move in Different Directions

PE, PP, PVC, and ABS prices slump, while PS, PET, PC, and nylons 6 and 66 prices rise.

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sustainability

Plastics Industry Association and Vinyl Sustainability Council Partner on Unique Conference Experience

Plans are for the collocation of two important industry conferences to make it easier for participating companies and attendees alike.

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Biopolymers

PP Made with Renewable Feedstock for Highly-Sensitive Frozen Food Packaging

Borealis’ Bornewables PP enabled ‘first’ PP ice cream brand made with renewable feedstock.

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Biopolymers

Avantium and Carlsberg Take Next Step in Commercialization of PEF

Carlsberg signs offtake agreement with Avantium to secure fixed volume of the latter’s 100% plant-based PEF for various packaging applications.  

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Cover for On-Board Battery Charger Made of Nylon 6

  Lanxess’ highly-reinforced Durethan BKV50H3.0 proven in new large-scale electric vehicle applications in place of nylon 66.

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Invista to Expand Nylon 66 Capacity

The company is making a significant investment in its South Carolina facility to transform it from carpet fiber to nylon 66 polymer focused production.

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Recycling

Kreyenborg’s Take on the Current Status of Plastics Recycling

As part of a series of industry interviews leading-up to K-2022, VDMA interviews Jan Hendrik Ostgathe, Kreyenborg managing director.  

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