Commodity Resins

Commodity Resins

Innovative Stand-Up Pouch Designed for Recyclability Successfully Piloted for Retail

Dow, brand owner RB and converter DrukpolFlexo develop recyclable packaging for Finish dishwasher detergents.

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Packaging

Materials: Recycle Content Copolyesters for Cosmetic Cases

Eastman’s new copolyesters demonstrate circular economy credentials to the cosmetics sector.

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Norner Signs Deal to Build New Polymer Exploration Center and Enters Future Materials Catapult

Independent Norwegian plastics institute aims to become a leader in the development of future sustainable plastics solutions.

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Commodity Resins

nova-Institute's CEO Likes Plastics

“There are no other materials that have such a broad spectrum of properties,” says Michael Carus in an interview with Bio-based News editor.

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PET

Nexam Extends its Cooperation with Composites Manufacturer Diab

Nexam’s project with Diab has laid the foundation for new high-performance PET foam products using Nexam’s Nexamite technology.

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Commodity Resins

Additives: Novel Process Aid for rPET and PET Preforms

PolyOne’s ColorMatrix SmartHeat RHC Reheat boosts thermal stability and color stability of rPET.

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sustainability

ExxonMobil to Highlight New Sustainable Solutions and Innovative Applications at K 2019

Look for new recyclable full PE laminated packaging solutions and new ‘extreme performance’ and high-heat resistant PE and PP films.

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Packaging

ExxonMobil to Highlight Sustainability in Packaging, Consumer Goods, Automotive & More at K 2019

Look for new recyclable full PE laminated packaging solutions and new ‘extreme performance’ PE and PP films.

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Automotive

Generally Flat Pricing Projected for Volume Resins Heading into 4th Quarter

PET and nylons 6 and 66 could see further downward pricing

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K 2019 Preview: Resins & Additives for Sustainability in Cars, Electronics & Packaging

Material suppliers are committed to the ‘Circular Economy,’ as evidenced by their adoption of new technologies, product introductions and collaborations.

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Process Cooling
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