Vestas is presenting a new solution that renders epoxy-based turbine blades as circular, without the need for changing the design or composition of blade material. Combining newly discovered chemical technology developed within the CETEC initiative, and partnerships with Olin and Stena Recycling, the solution can be applied to blades currently in operation. Once matured, this […]

Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it will set up a new research facility at its Nagoya Plant in Aichi Prefecture to accelerate R&D for a green transformation and advanced mobility. Towards Cutting GHG Emissions Across Economy The facility will leverage the concept of fusing green and nano-based technologies to develop materials by integrating diverse elemental

Avient Corporation announced an expansion to its portfolio of Maxxam™ BIO bio-based polyolefins, strengthening its commitment to provide more sustainable solutions. The new grades utilize natural fillers such as cellulose fiber or recycled coffee grounds, which would otherwise go to waste, providing an alternative to conventionally filled polyolefins. “We are constantly innovating to bring our customers

Omya announces a distribution agreement with Trinseo, a specialty materials solutions provider. Under the terms of the agreement, Omya will provide high-quality ABS and PC/ABS resins to Trinseo automotive and mobility customers in North America starting February 1, 2023. Cleaner and Superior ABS The materials are offered under Trinseo’s well-known brands MAGNUM™ ABS Resins and PULSE™ PC/ABS Resins. Trinseo’s

Foster Corporation has taken some major strides recently to position their healthcare focused distribution business for strong growth into the future. Key moves include a rebranding of their distribution business that includes a new name, logo, website and new partners that will meet the needs of Foster’s healthcare customer base. New Logo and Customer-friendly Website Foster

In recent years, environmental problems caused by global warming have become more apparent due to greenhouse gases such as CO2. In natural photosynthesis, CO2 is not reduced directly, but is bound to organic compounds which are converted to glucose or starch. Mimicking this, artificial photosynthesis could reduce CO2 by combining it into organic compounds to be used

Nexus Circular announced that the company has signed a long-term commercial agreement with Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) for the supply of a significant volume annually of circular liquid feedstocks from a new advanced recycling facility. Difficult-to-Recycle Plastics into New Products This long-term contractual commitment further strengthens CPChem’s relationship with Nexus for advanced recycled plastic feedstocks to produce

Salomon launched the Salomon Index.02, featuring a midsole made with BASF’s Elastollan® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) manufactured with Supercritical Fluid (SCF) foaming technology. Viable Post-consumer Recyclability The SCF foaming technology enables an even gas dispersion, which produces a uniform fine-cell structured foam that possesses a significantly improved mechanical performance and low density. No crosslinking or chemical blowing agents are

Citroniq Chemicals LLC, a producer of carbon-negative materials, and Mitsui Plastics, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc., announce the execution of a letter of intent for a large-scale supply agreement for sustainable polypropylene, marking the beginning of a long-term alliance between the two companies. Citroniq and MPI’s alliance is timely as

INEOS Styrolution has announced that Hansgrohe, a manufacturer of sanitary fittings and fixtures has selected the company’s sustainable Novodur® ECO solutions for their next generation products. Minimal Adjustments Required in Production Setup Hansgrohe is a large producer of shower heads, hand-held showers and taps/ faucets. As part of their challenge to reduce the company’s ecological footprint, the

SABIC will showcase at Photonics West 2023, at booth #5512, its newest thermoplastic materials well-suited for advanced optical components that support top industry trends, such as the migration to co-packaged optics and single-mode fiber optic systems. The company’s specialty EXTEM™ and ULTEM™ thermo-optical resins, featuring exceptional near-infrared (IR) transparency and ultra-high-heat performance, can contribute to the

Victrex announced approval of a new unidirectional tape (UDT) – VICTREX AE™ 250-AS4 – by the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP) for use in aerospace programs. Lightweight and Durable Aircrafts The combination of the industry standard HexTow® carbon fiber supplied by Hexcel and the new, innovative thermoplastic resin system from Victrex can be incorporated

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe have partnered to digitize the performance of new sustainable automotive-grade polypropylene (PP) compounds, enabling engineers to design components that are more recyclable and offer a lower carbon footprint for future vehicles. Sumika is exhibiting its sustainable PP compounds at the upcoming PlastIndia 2023 event in New Delhi (Pragati

INEOS Styrolution will highlight its product expertise in styrenic solutions for the healthcare industry at MD&M West 2023. Showing in booth #1337, February 7-9, 2023 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The company’s experts will discuss innovative styrenic solutions for the healthcare industry. Innovative Solutions with Regulatory Support INEOS Styrolution offers a comprehensive selection

At PlastIndia 2023, LyondellBasell will introduce a comprehensive lineup of innovative circular and traditional polymer solutions under the theme of “We make your ideas possible”. Real-Life Examples of Value Chain Collaboration Projects The four innovation islands at LyondellBasell’s booth address today’s and tomorrow’s market trends in the field of mobility, packaging solutions, quality healthcare, and industrial and