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NATUREWORKS
Collaboration with Metalvuoto yields new high-barrier "Ingeo" film for long shelf life food pouches / 100% bio-based substrate simplifies package construction
15.04.2016
SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS
PEEK portfolio makes significant strides / High-performance material for medical devices passes rigorous Chinese biocompatibility testing
15.04.2016
DSM
Collaboration on 3D printing products / High-performance filaments to be developed with Nexeo / US offshoot Somos in partnership with printer specialist EnvisionTec
12.04.2016
BIO-BASED PRODUCTS
“Placard” project on cashew nut shell-based PVC plasticiser continues to progress / Last phase of EU-funded research underway
07.04.2016
TOHO TENAX
Flame-retardant thermoplastic prepreg introduced / New CFRTP applications in development / Technology cuts cycle times
06.04.2016
LATI
PA 6-based additive improves thermal conduction while retaining electrical resistance
05.04.2016
NILIT
Speciality custom-made PPA-based resins launched for injection moulders / Focus on automotive and industrial markets
04.04.2016
AIMPLAS
Process to recycle EPS fish packaging is completed / Successful removal of initial waste odour through decontamination
31.03.2016
CABOT
Universal masterbatch range extended to meet US and EU food contact regulations
31.03.2016
CLONDALKIN
Ultra-thin OPS and PET shrink sleeves launched / Costs and production performance improved
30.03.2016
ELIX POLYMERS
Upgraded range of ABS plating grades introduced for automotive industry
24.03.2016
3M
EU approves reinforcing hollow glass beads for food contact
24.03.2016
COVESTRO
Glass-wool reinforced thermoplastics developed with Nanodax / Targeting surface appearance and processing in PC compounds / Optimised injection moulding cuts costs
23.03.2016
PERSTORP
Collaboration on development of PU sports flooring
23.03.2016
BASF
PA grades launched for sensitive electronic applications / Well-suited for automotive use
22.03.2016
RESEARCH
Japanese scientists discover bacteria that decompose PET / “Bioremediation strategy” breaks polymer down into its monomer components
17.03.2016
RPC BRAMLAGE
Teleshopping brand selects single-walled jar for body cream range
17.03.2016
LANXESS
High flowability and chemical resistance from PA 6.6 with 60% glass fibre content / Opportunities for lightweight design and metal substitution
15.03.2016
LEHMANN & VOSS
Low weight “Luvocom” variant introduced / Weight reductions of up to 60%
11.03.2016
LINPAC
Improved on-pack labelling capability on vacuum skin packaging range / Trays made of rPET
07.03.2016
JOHNS MANVILLE
Upgrade of glass fibre plant in Tennessee / New roving types to be launched at „JEC"
04.03.2016
BODEGA MATARROMERA
Spanish wine producer develops recyclable PLA bottle / Design mimics traditional wine bottle shape
03.03.2016
TORAY
Plans for carbon fibre recycling joint venture with Toyota / Thermal decomposition technology to be developed
01.03.2016
TETRA PAK
Sales of “Tetra Rex” bio-based cartons forecast to exceed 100m in 2016
01.03.2016
LEGUVAL
European project to valorise co- and by-products of legumes in plastics production / Work brings research facilities together with industry associations, food and plastics companies
01.03.2016
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