Manufacturers to announce another price increase in early April
Market activity remained subdued in end-March. Converters insisted on price reductions, leading traders and manufacturers to make concessions due to low demand.
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FDA clears Borealis’ Borcycle M recycled plastics for use in food-grade packaging
Borealis receives two Letters of No Objection from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that allow its Borcycle M post-consumer recycled plastics to be used in food-grade packaging in countries covered by FDA governance
Project STOP marks further major milestones in 2023
Project STOP has significantly impacted three Indonesian locations to date, including the implementation launch of the scale-up program Project STOP Banyuwangi Hijau.
SI Group to Showcase Polymer Additive Innovations at Chinaplas 2024
SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates, will showcase their latest innovations in polymer additive technologies at Chinaplas 2024.
EIT RawMaterials "Booster Call" for start-up ecosystem in the raw materials arena
EIT RawMaterials announced the launch of its latest Booster Call, inviting start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs in the raw materials sector to apply. The Booster Call is designed to direct strategic investments into innovative business cases in Europe’s raw materials security and resilience.
Plastpol at Targi Kielce with the latest technology for the industry
The most modern injection moulding and extrusion machines, the latest raw materials and services from all over the world, discussions about the challenges facing the plastics and rubber processing industry from 21 to 24 May at Targi Kielce.
Borealis celebrates its first 30 years
Polymers pioneer and innovator is now accelerating the industry transition to circularity. Borealis embodies ver-expanding global footprint, consistently customer-centric approach and dedication of Company’s people
Commitment to drive global harmonization of Design for Recyclability Guidance
The Association of Plastic Recyclers and RecyClass celebrate a successful first year of collaborative efforts to accelerate global alignment of Design for Recycling Guidance with a report detailing their accomplishments.
Avient Introduces Low Shrinkage Alternative to ABS for Luxury Packaging Market
Grades in the Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations 5200 MS series offer an alternative to ABS materials in luxury packaging caps and closures.
Polyolefin market encounters product shortages
Despite the lack of some materials in the market, there is no panic or increased purchasing activity from converters who buy raw materials only as needed.
DOMO Chemicals with ISCC PLUS Certificate
DOMO Chemicals achieves major sustainability milestone with ISCC PLUS Certification
Hexpol TPE Awarded Platinum Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis
In recognition of their sustainable development work HEXPOL TPE, the international polymer compounding group has achieved platinum rating from EcoVadis for their site in Manchester, UK.
