Industry News

  1. Polyplastics Develops New LAPEROS (R) Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) Grades With Improved Blister Resistance 11/26/2019

    The Polyplastics Group has announced new developmental grades of LAPEROS (R) liquid crystal polymer(LCP) which offer superior blister resistance for electronic connectors

  2. Shell Uses Plastic Waste To Produce Chemicals 11/21/2019

    Today Shell announced it has successfully made high-end chemicals using a liquid feedstock made from plastic waste. The technique, known as pyrolysis, is considered a breakthrough for hard-to-recycle plastics and advances Shell's ambition to use one million tonnes of plastic waste a year in its global chemicals plants by 2025

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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!”

  10. 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