Polyethylene (PE) - news on Plastech
EREMA at NPE 2018: Quality in plastics recycling in greater demand than ever
EREMA will be prioritising quality in every respect at booth W1249 at this year's NPE in Orlando from 7 to 11 May 2018.
Plastics recycling grows in Europe
The installed capacity for recycling flexible polyethylene (PE: PE-LD, PE-LLD PE-MD & PE-HD) has been increasing significantly over the last years.
KraussMaffei Berstorff to expand its market position in Russia
Modernization through space-saving solution concepts for 3-layer HDPE pipes. Newcomer invests in KraussMaffei Berstorff PVC pelletizing system.
Oxo degradable plastic packaging is not a solution to plastics pollution?
Oxo-degradable plastics are being produced and sold in many countries, with society being led to believe they safely biodegrade in nature. Yet significant evidence suggests oxo-degradable plastics do not safely biodegrade but fragment into small pieces, contributing to microplastics pollution.
Hot runner solutions from HRSflow for food and cosmetic applications
At Fakuma 2017, HRSflow has showcased hot runner solutions for food and cosmetic applications.
North American PE and PP resin prices both slide in May
North American PP resin prices slipped for the second straight month in May, while prices for PE resin also decreased after a flat month.
Sabic & Sinopec in agreement to cooperate on joint projects
Sabic and Sinopec have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Borealis, Nova, Total to form PE/ethylene JV
Borealis and NOVA Chemicals enter Preliminary Agreement with Total to meet growing global demand for polyethylene
Next-generation LLDPE packaging based on WESTON 705
A new generation of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) packaging.
Total develops a new grade of HDPE for thermoforming applications
Total introduced high density polyethylene grade 9825E for sheet extrusion thermoforming (SET) market.
Petronas selects Hostalen ACP PE technology for its new plant
Petronas selects LyondellBasell Hostalen ACP PE technology for 400 KTA Malaysia project.
SABIC'S dedicated LDPE foam grades for MEAF and Asia
SABIC is lanuching a new dedicated foam grade, SABIC LDPE HP0824NDF, to broaden the application window for the tapes, seals and underlayment market.
Amcor expands compression blow forming platform
Amcor Rigid Plastics has expanded its compression blow forming (CBF) platform with a new 20-cavity CBF machine for production of HDPE pharmaceutical bottles.
Braskem opens its first technology center in Europe
Global petrochemicals firm Braskem has invested around €5 million to build a new European Technology Center within its plant in Wesseling.
K 2016: Braskem among the world's biggest producers of thermoplastic resins
The company reaps the results of investments in increased production and global expansion.
