polyolefins
Novel LLDPEs Enable Films that Are 'Ahead of Their Time'
ExxonMobil’s new Exceed XP 7 series boasts remarkable mechanical performance combined with low density and fractional melt index.
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New HDPE Pipe Processor Goes ‘QuickSwitch’ Route
Encoma of Canada installs KraussMaffei’s first-ever QuickSwitch line in North American to maximize pipe production flexibility, with more capacity on the way.
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SABIC, Mars Petcare and Huhtamaki Extend Collaboration to Wet Pet Food Packaging
The Sheba brand’s packaging will be based on certified circular PP.
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Solvent-Based Recycling: Emerging Technology for Reclaiming & Purifying Polyolefins with Twin-Screw Extruders
Just now being applied commercially, solvent-based recycling turns colored polyolefin waste into clear, clean and even food-grade resin comparable to virgin—all while keeping the polymer structure intact. Specially engineered systems of tandem twin-screw or twin- and single-screw extruders can do the trick.
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Prices Drop for Polyolefins and PET
Projected trajectory is downward for polyolefins, flat to upward for PVC, PS, and PET
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Clear, Anti-Fogging PP Lid for Microwaveable Food Packaging
Milliken’s clarifier help food packaging thermoformer convert from OPS to clarified PP.
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Scrap-Reclaim System For Film
Can reprocess 90-110 lb/hr of PE scrap and is fed via a trim basket and/or optional roll feed.
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WL Plastics Acquires Charter Plastics HDPE Pipe Business
The Ineos’ wholly owned subsidiary expands its HDPE pipe ´óÏó´«Ã½ through new acquisition.
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PE, PP, PS Prices Heading Down
There could be significant price corrections for some resins as supply outpaces demand.
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Vibrant Translucent Colorants for PET and Clarified PP
Ampacet’s Hot Glow collection of four translucent colorants draw attention to consumer packaging and products
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