European PVC industry launches VinylPlus
The European PVC industry has announced an ambitious new set of targets for sustainable development.
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Teknor Apex unveils full range of rigid PVC compounds
Apex rigid PVC compounds include grades for building products, furniture components, pipe fittings, packaging, medical devices, and many other end uses.
Kuhne and Teknor Apex in high-speed extrusion of PVC-Free medical tubing
At a recent American Kuhne Spring Open House, American Kuhne and Teknor Apex teamed up to display a PVC- free medical tubing line that ran at speeds up to 830 ft/min while processing Teknor Apex’s Medalist medical elastomer, the companies announced jointly at MD&M East.
PVC recipes still in development
AMI’s 3rd annual international conference on PVC compounding was held in Dusseldorf, Germany to debate the latest innovations in vinyl additives and recipes.
Braskem launches cornerstone of new PVC plant
Unit under construction is located in Marechal Deodoro, Alagoas and will start operating in the first half of 2012.
European PVC industry meets ten year targets on sustainable development
The European PVC industry released the final Progress Report on Vinyl 2010 – the ten year voluntary commitment launched in 2000 to enhance the sustainable production and use of PVC.
PolyOne enables automakers to improve production
PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions launched targeted solutions for the automotive industry.
EU ministers restrict cadmium use in PVC
The European Union (EU) Council of Ministers has passed rules further restricting the marketing and use of cadmium in PVC because of health and environmental concerns.
Vinyl flooring recycling scheme marks first anniversary
This month 2010 marks the first anniversary of the nationwide launch of Recofloor, the UK's first vinyl flooring recycling scheme.
Outcry at move to single out PVC in RoHS rules
The European plastics industry has reacted with dismay to moves at the European Parliament to demand special assessments for the use of PVC in electrical and electronic equipment.
PVC puts in good performance for London Olympics
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has welcomed the announcement that PVC will make a significant contribution to the sustainability of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Innovative technology enables Teknor Apex to manufacture flexible vinyl compounds
Innovative formulation technology now enables Teknor Apex Company to manufacture flexible vinyl compounds that reduce emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 80% or more in comparison with conventional counterparts, it was announced today by the company's Vinyl Division.
