PET Packaging Makers from Japan, Korea, Taiwan to Attend North Asia PET Summit
Plastic packaging makers from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan are set to attend the 3rd North Asia PET Markets, Applications & Recycling summit in Yokohama, Japan. The summit will be held June 7 to 8.
View ArticleTRITEC Performance Solutions Acquires Leeco Industrial Plastics to Expand Line
TRITEC Performance Solutions has acquired Leeco Industrial Plastics Inc. in an effort to expand its reach, machining capabilities, and product line.
View ArticlePackaging Resins Market to Reach $277.13 billion Market Value by 2022
The packaging resins market is poised to reach $277.13 billion by 2022, according to market research firm MarketsandMarkets. This is a 7.6 percent compound annual growth rate between 2017 and 2022.
View ArticleTaiwans Director General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Addresses...
David Chien, the newly appointed director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami officially started his duties by addressing the attendees of NPE2018 in Orlando on May 8.
View ArticleCanon Virginia Demonstrates Mold Making, Assembly, and Molding Features at...
Canon Virginia Inc. demonstrated three molding machines feature four molds in its 9,000 square-foot booth at NPE2018 in Orlando earlier this month.
View ArticleSPE Celebrates Innovations in Plastics with its Fifth Annual Plastics for...
During last weeks ANTEC® 2018 @NPE2018 plastics technical conference in Orlando, Fla., SPE (Society of Plastics Engineers) honored plastic products that meet the ultimate test of value by making our...
View ArticleUniversal Asset Management Recycles Carbon Fiber from Commercial Aircraft
Universal Asset Management has completely recycled carbon fiber from commercial aircraft, the company says.
View ArticleCling Films Poised to See a 5.8 Percent Compound Annual Growth Rate by 2028
The cling films market is expected to grow at a 5.8 percent compound annual growth rate between 2018 and 2028, according to market research firm Future Market Insights. The market was worth $1.045...
View ArticleIRPC to Open New Aromatics Complex in Thailand Using Honeywell Technology
IRPC plc, a petroleum and petrochemical company, plans to use Honeywell UOP processing technologies for a new aromatics complex in Thailands Rayong Province.
View ArticleSPE, Institute of Packaging Professionals Partner to Offer Online Training...
SPE (Society of Plastics Engineers) has entered into a partnership with the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) to offer the Fundamentals of Packaging Technology online course. SPE licensed 19...
View ArticleSeaWorld Removes Single-Use Plastic Straws and Single-Use Plastic Shopping Bags
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. has cut single-use plastic drinking straws and single-use plastic shopping bags from all of its 12 theme parks, it announced.
View ArticleFive Countries Agree to Ocean Plastics Charter at G7 Summit
Five countries agreed to the Ocean Plastics Charter, an annex to the Charlevoix Blueprint for Healthy Oceans, Seas, and Resilient Coastal Communities at the G7 Summit held in Quebec between June 8 and 9.
View ArticleEmulsion Adhesives to Grow at 5.9 Percent Compound Annual Growth Rate by 2022
The emulsion adhesives market is poised to grow at a 5.9 percent compound annual growth rate between 2017 and 2022, according to market research firm ReportLinker.
View ArticlePolymer Extrusion Manufacturer Zeus Industrial Acquires MWC Technologies
Zeus Industrial Products Inc., a polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science company based in Orangeburg, S.C., has acquired MWC Technologies LLC.
View ArticleClariant Officially Opens Additives Production Facilities in Zhenjiang, China
Clariant opened its additives production facilities in Zhenjiang, China, this month. The opening of the facilities marks the completion of the companys multimillion-Swiss franc investment originally...
View Article3D-Printed Medical Devices Market Poised to Grow at 17.5 Percent CAGR by 2022
The 3D-printed medical devices market value is expected to reach $1.88 billion, a 17.5 percent compound annual growth rate, by 2022, according to market research firm Marketsandmarkets. The market was...
View ArticleSiemens, Lufthansa, GlaxoSmithKline to Participate in Spains IN(3D)USTRY in...
During the third edition of IN(3D)USTRY in Barcelona, Lufthansa, Siemens, and GlaxoSmithKline will also present demonstrations on their 3D printing innovations.
View ArticleMike Clark Named Chief Operating Officer of Pilot Chemical
Mike Clark was named chief operating officer of Pilot Chemical Co., the Cincinnati-based specialty chemical company. Clark most recently served as the vice president of organics at Sasol Performance...
View ArticleSPE Calls for Nominations for Innovative Parts Competition at 2018 ACCE
SPEs Automotive Division is calling for nominations for its Innovative Parts Competition at the 2018 Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition in Novi, Mich., this September.
View ArticleNew Blender Incorporates Gain-in-Weight Bin, Loss-in-Weight Mix Chamber
A new blender that provides extrusion control based on batch precision and metering accuracy can be interfaced with a supervisory system that controls the total production line, according to Maguire...
View ArticlePLASTICS to Hold Fourth Annual Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will hold its 2019 Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit at the DeVos Place Grand Rapids Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Mich., May 20 to 22.
View ArticleBioplastics Market Poised to Grow at 18.8 Percent CAGR by 2024
The global bioplastics market, which was valued at $21.12 billion in 2017, is projected to grow to a $68.57 billion market value by 2024, an 18.8 percent compound annual growth rate, according to...
View ArticleReid Canada Acquires Deltapac Packaging, a Plastic Bottle Manufacturer
Reid Canada, a subsidiary of Consolidated Container Co., has acquired the assets of Deltapac Packaging, a Montreal-based plastic bottle manufacturer, the company announced.
View ArticleKeynote Speakers from VW/Audi, LyondellBasell, Inteva Products, More Expected...
The 20th annual SPE TPO Automotive Engineered Polyolefins Conference will feature keynote speakers from VW/Audi, LyondellBasell, Inteva Products, Miller Cole LLC, and IHS Markit.
View ArticleSPE Thermoforming Division Announces Call for Parts Competition Entries
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoforming Division is now accepting entries for its annual parts competition.
View ArticleGlobal L-lactide Market Expected to Expand at 14.1 Percent CAGR by 2026
The global L-lactide market is poised to climb at a compound annual growth rate of 14.1 percent between 2018 and 2026, according to research published by Transparency Market Research. The market was...
View ArticleSEGULA Technologies Acquires Activetech, a Plastics Processing Company
SEGULA Technologies has acquired Activetech, a French company that specializes in plastics processing, the companies announced. The move was made in an effort to expand SEGULAs foothold in the...
View ArticleSPE Launches Interactive Exhibitor Directory Ahead of ANTEC® 2019
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) debuted a new online exhibitor directory and floor plan that benefits both exhibitors and attendees.
View ArticleDanimers PHA Recognized as Eco-Friendly Alternative to Petrochemical Plastics
Danimer Scientifics polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) material was recognized as an eco-friendly alternative to petrochemical plastics by University of Georgia researchers and members of the UGA New...
View ArticleBonded Acrylic Swimming Pool to be Suspended Above London Neighborhood
Sky Pool, a suspended swimming pool planned for the new Nine Elms on the South Bank neighborhood in London, will link two residential buildings 10 stories up. Residents can swim from one building to...
View ArticleSealed Air Acquires Austin Foam Plastics
Sealed Air has acquired engineered packaging solutions company Austin Foam Plastics Inc., the two firms announced.
View ArticlePlastic Packaging Market to Reach $269.6 Billion by 2025, a 3.9 Percent CAGR
The global plastic packaging market size is poised to reach $269.6 billion by 2025, a 3.9 percent compound annual growth rate during the forecast period, according to Grand View Research Inc.
View ArticleHard Rock International, Seminole Gaming to Eliminate Plastic Straws
Hard Rock International (HRI) intends to eliminate plastic straws at properties worldwide effective Sept. 1. Likewise, Seminole Gaming announced the elimination of plastic straws at its six Florida...
View ArticleBecker Named Chevron Phillips Chemicals Vice President of Polymers and...
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC announced that James (Jim) Becker, currently vice president of polymers, will assume an additional role and become their first executive to hold a sustainability title.
View ArticleInnovation Takes Root Releases Programing Schedule for September Conference
NatureWorks recently announced the full programing schedule for their sixth Innovation Takes Root: A NatureWorks Advanced Biomaterials Forum.
View ArticleSPE Launches Interactive Exhibitor Directory Ahead of ANTEC® 2019
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) debuted a new online exhibitor directory and floorplan that benefits both exhibitors and attendees.
View ArticleDemand for Advanced Waterproofing Options Spurs Polymer Modified Cementitious...
Polymer modified cementitious coatings are important construction materials manufactured using cement and polymers.
View ArticleNorth American PEEK Material Market to Reach $335.8 Million by 2025
Per a recent report, the North American market for polyether ether ketone (PEEK) material is projected to reach $335.8 million by the year 2025.
View ArticleEndowment for Clean Oceans Finalizes $1 Million Global Contest, Appoints Judges
The design of the Endowment for Clean Oceans (ECO) $1 million worldwide contest to find a sustainable, globally deployable technology to remove micro and macro plastics from the worlds oceans has been...
View ArticlePilot Chemical Names John Brantley to Board of Directors, Bob Cellura Its...
The Pilot Chemical Co. recently made two important changes to its board of directors, appointing veteran attorney John R. Brantley as a director and naming longtime director Bob Cellura as its first...
View ArticleBioLogiQ Creates Marine Biodegradable Plastic Using Polybutylene Adipate...
Test results show that BioLogiQs new NuPlastiQ MB BioPolymer, produced by blending NuPlastiQ GP with PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate), is marine biodegradable.
View ArticleAre You a Polymer Producer, Compounder, or Concentrate Manufacturer Stuck...
Corbions PATIONIC® range of polymer additives provides multiple benefits and functionalities, helping to maximize processing efficiencies for a wide range of plastics applications.
View ArticleBioAmber Announces Resignations of Board Members, Officers as Part of...
BioAmber Inc., a renewable materials company, announced that all of its directors and officers (including those of its subsidiaries) have resigned as part of the companys recently initiated...
View ArticleSodaStream, Oceanic Society Unveil Drowning Liberty Installation in New...
SodaStream International Ltd., in partnership with Oceanic Society, recently unveiled its Drowning Liberty installation in New York Citys Flatiron Plaza. The installation supports SodaStreams...
View ArticleNew Product from Agilyx Makes Fully Recycled Plastic Production a Commercial...
Agilyx recently announced that they have expanded their circular plastic recycling capabilities to include feedstock for crackers useful in producing ethylene and propylene building blocks of virgin...
View ArticleGlobal Automotive Coatings Market Projected to Surpass $28 Billion by 2022
Due to substantial growth within the Asia Pacific region, a new research report projects the global automotive coatings market to surpass $28 billion by 2022.
View ArticleSPE Launches Mentorship Program for Members
SPE has launched a new mentoring program for its members, the society announced.
View ArticleArlington Watches Abandons Plastic Packaging
Arlington Watches, an online shop for secondhand modern and vintage luxury watches, announced they will use only 100 percent plastic and polystyrene-free packaging when shipping watches moving forward.
View ArticleFood Contact Conference to Be Held in Vienna This December
Over 200 experts from across the food contact industry will gather in Vienna, Austria, to attend Smithers Piras Plastics & Paper in Contact with Foodstuffs (P&P). The conference will be held...
View ArticleOrion Engineered Carbons Announce Transition at CEO Level
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., a worldwide supplier of carbon black, recently announced that Jack L. Clem, 65, who has served as chief executive officer since 2011, will retire; he will be nominated to...
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