Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

color

Epolin Expands NIR Dyes and Compounds Business Through Acquisition

Chroma Color’s Epolin division has acquired NIR and laser-absorbing dyes manufacturer Adam Gates & Co.

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Polyplastics' Topas COC Earns APR Recognition for Recyclability with PE Films

APR recognition is geared to flexible multilayered film for stand-up pouches with 15.5% or less COC.  

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Additives

Lanxess Completes Acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical

Emerald’s additives such as non-phthalate PVC plasticizers and polyolefin modifiers will be integrated into Lanxess’ polymer additives ´óÏó´«Ã½ unit.  

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Additives

Thermoforming Machinery Specialist Kiefel Expands its Natural Fiber Expertise

With its new technology center, Kiefel is investing in its own sustainable packaging research activities with a focus on natural fibers.  

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Testing

Exact Metrology Acquired by In-Place Machining Company

Acquisition combines Exact’s metrology expertise and IPM’s expertise with on-site machining.

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sustainability

New Proprietary Bioplastic Presents Alternative to PLA and PHA

Startup Verde Bioresins’s PolyEarthylene blend has been custom engineered to 82 different grades for use in both single-use and durable applications.

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Foster is Now Exclusive Distributor for SK Functional Polymer

The new partnership allows Foster to offer Orevac 18300M functional engineering PE tie layer to the medical device industry.

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resin pricing

Polyolefins Prices Still Rising

Upward pricing for polyolefins continues due to supply/demand imbalance but a potential flat-to-downward trajectory is seen for PVC, PET and PS.

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Elastomers

Medical-Grade TPE Used for Award-Winning Therapy Ball

Hexpol TPE’s Mediprene TPE was selected by Icho Systems for a therapy ball developed to promote cognitive and motor skills.

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Additives

Lanxess Offers Pigments Service for Biodegradable Plastics

Lanxess’ Inorganic Pigments unit supports masterbatch producers in formulating colored biodegradable plastics through pigment analyses.

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polyolefins

What Do Caps & Closure of 2030 Look Like?

Nova Chemicals pro gives us his take on why HDPE in caps and closures will proliferate and will include incorporation of PCR and PIR.  

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Additives

BASF Launches New ‘Valeras’ Brand Sustainable Plastic Additives Platform

The Valeras portfolio included BASF’s plastic additives that enable customers to achieve their sustainability goals.

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Process Cooling