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Borealis decision to discontinue PE project in Kazakhstan

Borealis will not proceed with the development of integrated steam cracker and polyethylene (PE) project in Kazakhstan, said the company.

thyssenkrupp to build a new polymer plant for Köksan in Turkey

thyssenkrupp’s plant engineering business has won a second order from the Turkish packaging producer Köksan for a new PET production plant. The plant will be built next to an existing production line erected in 2013.

LyondellBasell donates $1.3 million to support foodbanks

LyondellBasell is donating $1.3 million to support the COVID-19 response efforts of the Global FoodBanking Network and United States local food banks.

Pragmatic solutions for fight against COVID-19

In a recent roundtable, Nanofabrica invited interested parties to discuss ways in which its one-micron resolution additive manufacturing technology (with a 5 x 5 x 10 cm build volume) could be harnessed to create speedy, innovative devices to work against COVID 19.

Packaging industry demands "essential work" status from UK Government

Amid the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, many countries have advised people to stay home unless their work is essential. Should those in the packaging industry be classed as essential?

Stratasys coalition for face shield production numbers over 150 organizations

A coalition of companies and universities assembled by Stratasys to produce face shields leveraging 3D printers now numbers more than 150, the company said.

Sidel helps to set new packaging standards in India

Sidel design expertise helps the fastest growing edible oil company set new packaging standards in India.

Italian manufacturers of plastics machinery may continue their activity

As per Decree of the Italian President of the Council of Ministers issued on Sunday 22 March 2020, Italian manufacturers of plastics and rubber machinery may continue their activity, since they belong to a production chain defined as necessary.

Yavuz Eroglu elected President of Turkish Plastics Industry Council

Established in 2016, the Plastics, Rubber and Composites Industry Assembly of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) held an election for its presidential council. As the only candidate, Yavuz Eroğlu was unanimously re-elected president.

DOMO Chemicals to invest €12 million in new nylon plant in China

DOMO Chemicals, a leading producer of high-quality engineering materials for a diverse range of markets, has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art plant in Zhejiang, China.

The plastic industry paving the way for rebound

The Chinese industries have been normalizing operations as the spread of the coronavirus was slowing down. Indeed, the plastics industry, among others, has to stay positive and prepare for the expected market rebound after the epidemic.

Arburg Technology Days 2020 cancelled

In view of current developments regarding the Coronavirus, Arburg management decided on February 26th to cancel the International Technology Days from March 11th to 14th, 2020, in Lossburg.

Indonesian brewery chose the complete Sidel can line

Leading Indonesian brewery, Bali Hai, trusts Sidel’s complete can line for greater capacity and preserved beer quality.

Ineos Stryrolution invests in ABS plant in China

Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced today plans to build a world-scale ABS plant in Ningbo, China. The new production site will be adjacent to the recently acquired polystyrene plant in Ningbo.

Borealis to acquire NOVA Chemicals ownership interest in Novealis

Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corporation today announced they have reached an agreement for Borealis to buy NOVA Chemicals’ 50% ownership interest in Novealis Holdings LLC.