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North American Plastics Machinery Shipments Slow
The Plastics Industry Assn. (PLASTICS) reported lower shipment levels compared to the previous quarter, but higher year-over-year results.
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CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks Sign Master Collaboration Agreement on Development of New Bioplastics
The two companies will jointly develop new sustainable materials based on CJ’s amorphous PHA and NatureWorks’ PLA resins.
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SABIC in Value Chain Partnership with Jinming Machinery and Bolsas to Foster Innovative Flexible Film Packaging
This collaboration is expected to secure the development of a robust applications pipeline based on current and future trends.
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Extending the Repertoire of Blow Molded Nylon Fuel Tanks
The second blow molded monolayer nylon 6 auto fuel tank using DSM’s Akulon Fuel Lock is a plug-in hybrid – another first.
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Recycling Challenge Gets Students Engaged
Trex program encourages kids to compete and learn about recycling.
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North American Tooling Spend Forecasted to Reach $8.3 Billion in 2025
Harbour Results’ latest study says current automaker profits will fund an increased number of new vehicle launches in coming years.
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Shawnee State University’s Plastics Engineering Program Earns Accreditation
The Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology certification makes the university’s program one of just four bachelor’s programs in the world with this designation and the only program of its kind in the state of Ohio.
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PP from Renewable Raw Materials as a Drop-In Solution with CO2 Advantage
Illig, LyondellBasell, Fernholz and Neste have demonstrates this with production of yogurt cups from PP with a measurable renewable content.
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ChevronPhillips Chemical and QatarEnergy to Built Integrated PE Plant
This polymer facility will produce Marlex HDPE for durable goods such as pipe for natural gas and water delivery and recreational products such as kayaks and coolers.
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Reports Highlight Need for Secondary Recovery Facilities
Matching output of material recovery facilities to demand may require investment in a new type of processing center.
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