An industry-first: BASF is expanding its Biopolymers portfolio
BASF is now offering the packaging industry a way to increase the use of renewable feedstocks.
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Crocco and Versalis team up for food packaging from chemical recycling
Crocco and Versalis have launched a collaboration to produce food packaging film made from raw materials partly derived from the recycling of post-consumer plastics.
Borealis and IINO Lines Sign Second Contract for Very Large Gas Carrier
Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefins solutions and a European front-runner in polyolefins recycling, and Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. (IINO Lines), a global leader in maritime transportation headquartered in Japan, announce the long-term charter of a very large gas carrier (VLGC).
Perfect conclusion to Chinaplas's return to Shanghai
After a six-year hiatus, Chinaplas 2024 made a glorious return to Shanghai and concluded successfully on April 26 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China.
Borealis to establish recyclate-based polyolefins compounding line in Belgium
Borealis is pleased to announce the installation of a semi-commercial demonstration recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) compounding line in Beringen, Belgium.
In June, players expect an increase in demand for PE and PP
As previously reported by Chem-Courier, demand for food film and plastic bottles may increase in the near future due to European events such as the Olympics and the Football Championship, which will take place this summer.
“Mold your dreams, mold your future”
The 29th Fakuma presents “Mold your dreams, mold your future” - Career Friday for pupils, students and career starters
Expected dynamics of commodity polymer prices in the third quarter of 2024
We now have to live with fluctuating prices and volatility. It is important to identify the phases of the cycles well; buy at the right time and in sufficient quantities
PET wine bottle made by Alpla cuts carbon emissions by up to 50%
Launch of a 0.75-litre bottle in Austria with white wine from Wegenstein.
Sharp innovation for the future
In a unique collaboration, the Swedish manufacturers Morakniv, Alleima, Rondo Plast (Polykemi Group) and TK Pac have come together to develop a knife that is largely made from recycled material.
3D printing at SKZ gives you wings!
Last year, the five-year research project "Shape-variable wing systems for gliders (MILAN)" was successfully completed.
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.
