End Markets

Commodity Resins

Dow and BiologiQ Collaborate on Evaluation of Plant-Based Polymers

Potential synergies are being explored between BiologiQ’s NuPlasticQ biopolymer and Dow’s PE resin portfolio.

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Electronics

Arkema Starts Up First U.S. PEKK Production Plant

Arkema’s PEKK U.S. plant will strengthen the company’s offerings of advanced materials in demanding markets such as aeronautics, electronics, and automotive.

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Construction

Braskem America in New U.S. Distribution Partnership with PolyQuest for PP

Partnership leverages PolyQuest’s resin portfolio expansion and Braskem’s position as the largest PP producer in the Americas.

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polyolefins

Milliken Building Largest Clarifier Plant in its History

Growing global demand for Millad NX 8000 clarifier in PP applications is driving this major capacity expansion.

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Packaging

Additives: Novel Multifunctional Masterbatch Boosts PET Bottle Production Efficiency

Sukano’s novel ‘mobility’ masterbatch allows bottle makers and brand owners to run conveyor belts and robots at maximized speed. 

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Medical

Materials: Non-Silver Antimicrobial Technology for PP, ABS, PC

Lotte’s new Evermoin technology boasts safe, effective, fast-acting, and durable protection in fight against healthcare associated infections.

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Nova Chemicals is Exclusive "Platinum Sustainability Sponsor" of 2019 Canada Winter Games

The sponsorship is targeted to help fund sustainable practices at The Games, as well as enduring community resources. 

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Packaging

Micromolding Puts on a Pretty Face

A leading manufacturer of cosmetics packaging bought a dozen Wittmann Battenfeld MicroPower injection systems to mold micro components of dosing pumps for beauty products.

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Packaging

Braskem Moves Closer to Developing 'Green' PET

With Danish technology partner, Braskem has started up renewable MEG demonstration unit. 

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Packaging

First All-Plastic Drum for Highly Aggressive Chemicals

Rikutec’s 200 L HDPE drum-in a drum competes with metal and plastic-metal versions.

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Plastics Size Reduction