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Packaging

Ultra-Recyclable, High-Barrier PE Film Laminate

Amcor’s AmLite Ultra Recyclable packaging product boasts a carbon footprint reduction of up to 64%.

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Additives

Additives: UV Stabilizers for TPO Roofing and Durable Molded PE Goods

Two new HALS-based stabilizers from Solvay Polymer Additives developed to meet industry trends for higher weatherability performance in TPO roofing membranes and durable molded PE goods.

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Additives: UV Stabilizer for Long-Term Weatherability of PE Greenhouse Films

Adeka/Amfine Chemical develops low-basicity HALS that resists sulfur fumigation and allows for long-term weatherability of agricultural PE films. 

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Commodity Resins

PPA Inducts Eight New Members

Plastics Pioneers Association adds to membership roster following April meeting.

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SABIC & Partners Collaborate to Produce 'Revolutionary' Thermoplastic Composite Vehicle Panel

Cost-effective and lightweight vehicle panels produced using SABIC’s Udmax tape in a one-shot compression molding process challenges panels made of metal or thermosets.

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Flexible Packaging Made by Bemis, TC Transcontinental Key Among FPA's 2019 Award Winners

FPA’s 2019 highest achievement award given to Molson Coors 12-pack cooler bag produced by Bemis.

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Biopolymers

Dow and BiologiQ Collaborate on Evaluation of Plant-Based Polymers

Partners are exploring potential synergies between BiologiQ’s NuPlasticQ biopolymer and Dow’s PE resin portfolio

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Flat or Lower Resin Prices—Except for PS, PVC

Lower prices of feedstocks, slowed demand, record-high inventories, and lower-priced imports impacted resin prices.

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Short Carbon-Fiber Filled PP Composites Launched

Xenia Materials has launched the new series of Xecarb 11 short carbon-fiber filled PP grades.

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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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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction