Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

SABIC, Mars Petcare and Huhtamaki Extend Collaboration to Wet Pet Food Packaging

The Sheba brand’s packaging will be based on certified circular PP.

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DSM Moves Forward in Making Electric Mobility Safer, Lighter and More Sustainable

The company has taken an important step by expanding its comparative tracking index test lab to meet next generation, high-voltage customer requirements.  

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PC Has Come a Long Way with a ‘Bright’ Future Ahead

SABIC’s recent study on automotive rear-quarter windows underscores Lexan PC’s merit for integration, styling and aerodynamics.

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Biopolymers

NatureWorks to Open New Headquarters and Advanced Biopolymers R&D Facility

R&D center to include state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to fermentation research and new application development for Ingeo PLA.

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Additives

Polygiene Expands Antimicrobial Business with SteriTouch Acquisition

SteriTouch’s product line includes a broad range of antimicrobial masterbatches for commodity and engineering thermoplastics.

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Elastomers

Arkema to Boost Production of Pebax TPEs

The company will increase it global manufacturing capacity for these polyether-block-amide (PEBA) elastomers by 25%.  

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sustainability

New Family of Bioplastics Boast Property Retention as well as Degradability and Recyclability

U.K. and U.S university research team have developed both a stretchable rubber like plastic as well as a tough but ductile one.  

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resin pricing

Prices Drop for Polyolefins and PET

Projected trajectory is downward for polyolefins, flat to upward for PVC, PS, and PET  

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Additives

Clear, Anti-Fogging PP Lid for Microwaveable Food Packaging

Milliken’s clarifier help food packaging thermoformer convert from OPS to clarified PP.

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Elastomers

Biobased-Content TPE Brings Eco-Conscious Design to Yoga Mats

Hexpol TPE’s Dryflex Green TPE high melt strength and drawability helped Yoloha to easily produce its foamed yoga mats

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Elastomers

AGC Chemicals to Expand Fluoropolymer Compounding Facility

The AGC Thorndale, Penn., expansion will add up to 55% more manufacturing capacity, QC lab and office space.

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Automotive

Sleek and Sustainable Jaguar F-Pace Contrast Roof Produced with AERO’s Game Changing Sustainable Material Technology

AERO’s single-stage durable film technology includes adhesive/primer, color, and self-healing clear coat.

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