Materials

CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable

New polybag provides similar properties to traditional PVC bags, including durability, opacity and adhesive properties.

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INEOS Styrolution Announces New Authorized Distribution Network

The company’s strategic shift in its distribution network for the U.S. and Canada goes into effect April 1, 2024.

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Tosaf’s Investments in North America Result in 40% Increase in Production Capacity

Backed by a global presence, Tosaf provides localized additive and color solutions, and services for the plastic industry in North America.

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Additive Improves Melt Flow for PET, PBT and PET/PBT Alloys

CAI Performance Additives new ST-PA229C series said to outperform traditional lubricants.  

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Tougher, High-Clarity, More Sustainable Nylon Compound

Evonik’s new Trogamid eCO Impact 75 boasts 88% optical transparency and fossil-based feedstock reduction of 30%.  

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BASF Adds Bamberger Amco Polymers to its Key Distribution Partners

The newly merged Bamberger Amco will distribute select grades of the company’s portfolio of engineering resins.

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Avient Adds Phoenix Location to its ColorWorks Design & Technology Centers

The addition of ColorWorks Phoenix as the fifth such site will allow better collaborations with customers in the western part of the U.S.

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CJ Biomaterials Expands Biobased PHA Technology to a New Food Product

South Korea’s leading convenience store chain CU launches new noodle cup coated with compostable, biodegradable PHA  

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Masterbatches Reduce Gloss in PLA and PETG 3D Printed Products

Insight Polymers & Compounding’s two low-gloss additive masterbatches shown to boost appearance of 3D printed objects.

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Prices of the Five Commodity Resins Largely Flat

While price initiatives for PE and PVC were underway, resin prices had rollover potential for first two months of 2024, perhaps with the exception of PET.

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