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Borealis launched BorLite

Borealis launched BorLite

Borealis, the Austria-based provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, has launched its BorLite linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) range claiming to give flexible packaging converters a unique opportunity to gain a further competitive edge in efficiency, environmental and product performance.

MSV 2010 in Brno, Slovakia

MSV 2010 in Brno, Slovakia

For the third time in Brno, the »b2fair« entrepreneur’s match making event will be staged on the occasion of the 52nd International Engineering Fair MSV, i.e. September 14th and 15th, 2010.

Before the trade fair K 2010 in Düsseldorf

Before the trade fair K 2010 in Düsseldorf

Preview K 2010 - Statement by Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, President and CEO, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. K 2010 will be held from 27 October to 3 November 2010. This trade fair is the biggest worldwide event for plastics industry.

Effective cleaning with light

Effective cleaning with light

The titanium dioxide-based photocatalyst allows targeted degradation of pollutants into harmless substances, such as carbon dioxide and water.

Dow to test plastic waste as fuel source

Dow to test plastic waste as fuel source

Dow is set to run a one-day pilot test to determine if plastic waste can be used as fuel in its operations. The trial will take place before the end of the month at Dow’s headquarters in Midland, Mich.

New Carbon-Fiber-Filled Ultem

New Carbon-Fiber-Filled Ultem

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Revolutionary New Carbon-Fiber-Filled Ultem* Resin is 50% Lighter, 40% Stronger vs. Aluminum for Aircraft Interior Parts