Industry News

  1. voxeljet AG And Evonik Industries— A Multi-Billion Global Leader In Specialty Chemicals, Enter Into A New R&D Partnership To Develop New Material Systems For Series Production Of Plastic Components Using 3D Printing 11/7/2019

    voxeljet AG (the “Company”, or “voxeljet”), a leading OEM and provider of high-speed, large-format 3D printers and on-demand parts services to industrial and commercial customers, today announced a new research and development partnership with Creavis- the strategic innovation unit of Evonik Industries, to develop new material systems for series production of plastic components using 3D printing

  2. Brightmark Opens National Site Search For $1B Advanced Plastic Recycling Facilities 11/5/2019

    Brightmark, a San Francisco-based waste and energy development company, announced today that it is launching a nationwide site search for U.S. locations suitable for its next set of advanced recycling facilities, which will convert hundreds of thousands of tons of post-consumer plastics into new products, including fuels, wax, and other products

  3. PQ Group Holdings Expands Polyolefin Catalysts Portfolio Through An Agreement With INEOS Polyolefin Catalysts 10/30/2019

    PQ Group Holdings Inc. a leading, global provider of specialty catalysts, materials, chemicals and services, announced recently an agreement with INEOS Polyolefin Catalysts to commercialize certain polyethylene catalysts to customers of selected processes

  4. International Recycling Group, LLC, Announces MOU On Plastics Recycling Arrangement With Stelco Inc. Of Canada 10/11/2019

    International Recycling Group, LLC, (“IRG”), a privately-held New York start-up, signed a memorandum of understanding with Stelco Inc. (“Stelco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of parent company, Stelco Holdings Inc. (TSX: STLC) to enter into exclusive discussions with Stelco in Canada with respect to the potential supply and use of IRG’s proprietary polymer-based product in Stelco’s steel production facilities

  5. 3D Systems Unveils Breakthrough Material To Enable Direct Digital Production Of Plastic Parts 9/24/2019

    Today, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) unveiled Figure 4 Production Black 10 (PRO-BLK 10) - a revolutionary production material for additive manufacturing applications that enables manufacturers to directly produce end-use plastic parts without tooling

  6. Fujian Meide Taps Honeywell Technology To Monitor On-Purpose Propylene Production 9/17/2019

    Honeywell today announced that Fujian Meide Petrochemical Co., Ltd. will use the Honeywell Process Reliability Advisor to provide prescriptive monitoring of its UOP C3 Oleflex™ unit in China

  7. Huntsman Opens New Polyurethanes Systems House In Dubai 9/10/2019

    Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced the opening of its new polyurethanes systems house in Dubai. Situated within the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone (JAFZA), the purpose-built facility strengthens Huntsman's downstream capabilities in the Middle East and North Africa - increasing its capacity to produce polyurethane systems and polyester polyols for customers across the region

  8. 3P Expands Its Thermoplastic Range With Cryogenic PEEK For High Pressure Valves 9/8/2019

    3P has strongly invested in developing its Xytrex® range, a range of thermoplastic materials with wide applications in fluid handling systems. Xytrex® 480, more commonly known as X480, is believed as the new success for cryogenic applications. With virgin PCTFE X850 and X860, valve and pump industry can choose the best solution depending on temperature and pressure

  9. Momentive To Showcase New Silicone Technologies At K 2019 8/5/2019

    Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (“Momentive”), a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials, will introduce a range of new silicone technologies at K 2019, the industry’s largest trade fair for the global plastics and rubber industries

  10. San Antonio, TX Roofing Company Patriot Roofing Launches Innovative New Product: EuroShield Rubber Roofing Systems 8/1/2019

    “At Patriot Roofing we’re extremely proud to offer such an outstanding line of products,” says company co-owner Todd Garrett. “EuroShield Rubber Roofing shingles are manufactured from 95% recycled tires. Not only do they last a lifetime, they are also beautiful to look at, too!”