Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Biopolymers

ADM and LG Chem Explore U.S. Production of Lactic Acid and PLA

Plans are for early 2022 launch of joint venture to build, own and operate a U.S.-based facility of high-purity lactic acid on a commercial scale, with another project to produce PLA.  

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Solvay Expands Thermoplastic Composite Capacity

Solvay’s new TPC line will produce unidirectional composite tape from a range of high-performance resins including PVDF, PPS and PEEK.  

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Mixed Pricing Outlook for Commodity Resins for Q4 2021

Up, down or flat--tabs for different resins head in different directions.

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Lanxess Launches Hollow-Profile Hybrid Technology

Metallic hollow profiles can be functionalized on conventional injection molding machines with plastic compounds.  

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BASF’s Ultradur PBT Replaces Steel in Structural Bracket of Sunroof Headliner

Automotive sunroof frame made with BASF’s Ultradur High Speed is 60% lighter than traditional solutions.  

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Heat-Activated Purging Concentrate Cuts Molder's Scrap & Changeover Times

CH3 Solutions increased productivity on its multi-cavity hot runners with new Asaclean Plus Grade concentrate.

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DuPont’s 100% Biofeedstock Based Acetal Selected by Conveyor Component Manufacturer

Regina is first-to-market with conveyor chain and modular belts based on new Delrin acetal produced from 100% biofeedstock from waste.  

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Commodity Resins

Prices Up for All Five Commodity Resins

There’s hope for flat or lower prices for each of these resins in the fourth quarter.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Aims for Climate Neutrality by 2023 and Climate Positivity by 2030

Two recent MCAM acquisitions further support the company’s circular economy actions.

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Lanxess’ FR, Glass-Reinforced Nylon 6 Selected for Lower Weight EV Battery Housings

A Durethan nylon 6 grade from Lanxess applied to a series production of Korean carmaker  

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Medical

Putnam Plastics Completes Expansion for Manufacture of Minimally Invasive Medical Devices

Continuous growth drives the need for Putnam’s additional space for its advanced extrusion technologies and medical device assemblies.

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Automation

Lanxess Develops Concept for Radar Sensors with Integrated Thermal Management

Using its high-performance thermoplastics, Lanxess’ thermal management concept is aimed at autonomous driving.

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