DuPont donates vital PPE to COVID-19 frontline workers
DuPont, a leading manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), has donated 50,000 protective garments to COVID-19 frontline workers in Europe’s most affected countries.
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Domo and Ultrapolymers extend distribution partnership to include all Technyl solutions
From May 1, Ultrapolymers will distribute the complete DOMO portfolio of PA6 and PA66, PPA and PPS based technical polymers.
Fakuma 2020: implementation of the digital transformation
Expert visitors will gain an overview of all modern plastics technologies from 13 to 17 October 2020 when roughly 2000 exhibitors present their companies in Friedrichshafen at the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing.
Scanfill AB and Plast Petter AB in new collaboration
Packaging company Scanfill is adjusting the production for a brand new market. The company will produce up to half a million face shields together with Plast Petter AB - every week.
A new beginning after the pandemic: a circular economy for plastics now
Utilize opportunities for economic reconstruction. More independence for Europe in raw materials procurement.
PET haze reduced with new Amosorb oxygen scavenger
PolyOne announced the launch of ColorMatrix Amosorb 4020G, a non-nylon based, low-haze oxygen scavenger for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) rigid packaging.
Furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste
Tessutica produces furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste with Greencare.
Ineos and Plastic Energy to collaborate on new recycling facility
Waste plastic will be diverted from landfill, incineration and the environment. The project reaffirms Ineos’ commitment to the circular economy.
Chinaplas is further postponed
Chinaplas is further postponed. It will probably be held next April.
TRB produces face visors for healthcare workers
TRB Lightweight Structures is using its material science knowhow and specialist equipment to produce vital personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the Foster + Partners design in the fight against COVID-19.
First all-plastic brake pedal for battery-electric sports car
Around 50 percent lighter than comparable steel design. High bending and torsional strength thanks to multi-axial fiber-layer structure in combination with high-stiffness tapes.
MSV preparations continue as planned
The MSV International Engineering Fair is a key European fair in the field of engineering and manufacturing. Despite the current situation, preparations for the 62nd MSV are continuing as planned.
