Industry News

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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!”

36. Renco Gloves Announces Expansion Of Polymer Product Manufacturing 7/22/2019

    Effective immediately, Renco Corporation of Manchester, Massachusetts, an industry leading producer and supplier of drybox gloves, drybox accessories, laboratory gloves, and contamination control products has announced expansion with its rubber and plastics fabrication facility in Colebrook, New Hampshire, which operates under the name American Performance Polymers, LLC

37. Aditya Birla Chemicals Acquires Recyclable Thermoset Technology From Connora Technologies 7/19/2019

    Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand Limited today announced the acquisition of Recyclamine® Technology from Chemical Technology startup Connora Technologies

38. Apex Plastics Adds New View Stripe Capability 7/18/2019

    Apex Plastics is pleased to announce the addition of a view stripe capability to its bottle production. This new capability will allow the company to offer its customers an added feature that will make their products stand apart in the marketplace

39. X-Rite Helps Package Printers And Plastic Manufacturers Control Color On Cylindrical-Shaped Items 7/9/2019

    X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, today announced a new fixture that helps manufacturers measure and control color on small plastic parts, cups, bottles, tubes, and other curved surfaces without damaging the sample

40. Sika Sarnafil Committed To Vinyl’s Sustainability Initiative 6/27/2019

    Sika Sarnafil, the worldwide market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, is pleased to announce its dedication to further advancing the environmental benefits of Vinyl in the construction industry and beyond