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POLYMER-GROUP
Withdrawal from Polyblend / Focus on biopolymers / Film-like copolymers based on PLA
10.12.2020
PACKAGING RECYCLING
UK cuts targets for plastics packaging recycling in 2021 and 2022 / Decision follows Valpak warning that pandemic could bankrupt some recyclers / Coronavirus impact may extend through 2022
08.12.2020
TRINSEO
Taiwanese TPE pilot plant begins operations
08.12.2020
BIOPLASTICS
Development of degradable bioplastic film with tapioca starch
07.12.2020
TOTAL CORBION PLA
Release of whitepaper on end-of-life options for PLA bioplastics / Call to recyclers for collaboration
07.12.2020
ARKEMA
PVDF expansion in China ready for start
26.11.2020
COMPOSITES
European production slumps by almost 13% / Volume falls below 1m t for the first time / Loss of global market share / Best performance from flat panels and pipes
25.11.2020
VYNOVA
PVC resins made from mixed plastics waste / Sabic supplies ethylene produced with pyrolysis
25.11.2020
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Move to circular economy creates new opportunities / Investment considerations include feedstock security, market disruptors and price trajectories / Eunomia report
18.11.2020
EVONIK
New PA 12 complex progressing well / First plant at commissioning stage
16.11.2020
NESTE
Renewable feedstock deal with LG Chem / PO, PC and PVC on the agenda
12.11.2020
BIOPLASTICS
Government action needed to boost capacity / Cost a significant barrier to scaling up
06.11.2020
INDORAMA
Acquisition of Polish PET recycler IMP Polowat complete
05.11.2020
SIRMAX
Microtec unit doubles bio-compound capacity
30.10.2020
HALOPOLYMER
Russian fluoropolymer producer updates manufacturing
29.10.2020
FUTERRO
First fully integrated PLA plant starts up in China / Partnership with BBCA Biochemical
28.10.2020
PPS
Chinese commerce ministry imposes provisional duties from US and some Asian countries
27.10.2020
PLASTICS RECYCLING
EUR 3.4m grant to develop virgin-quality feedstock from plastics waste / Cooperation with Unilever for packaging design
27.10.2020
AOC
Purchase of Spolchemie's UPR manufacturing operations in Czech Republic
26.10.2020
PLASTICS WASTE
New UK standard for atmospheric biodegradability of polyolefins
20.10.2020
COMPOSITES RECYCLING
Research project seeks new method for recycling composite waste
13.10.2020
HEXION
US group to sell phenolic resins business to Investindustrial
06.10.2020
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE
PolyCert Europe seeks EU-wide quality compliance rules and alignment of reclaim-use standards for plastics processing
05.10.2020
NATUREWORKS
Technology measures to hike Blair PLA capacity by 10% / Plans for second plant in US / Commitment to sustainability certification
02.10.2020
AEROSPACE
European companies join project to develop rear aircraft parts made of reinforced thermoplastics
30.09.2020
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