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Wood-based biochemicals look to be a sustainable, cost-efficient alternative for the future
Sustainability
Wood-based biochemicals look to be a sustainable, cost-efficient alternative for the futureWood-based biochemicals look to be a sustainable, cost-efficient alternative for the future
byKaren Laird
Jun 21, 2016
3 Min Read
Covestro opens industrial scale CO2-based polyol plant
Materials
Covestro opens industrial scale CO2-based polyol plantCovestro opens industrial scale CO2-based polyol plant
byKaren Laird
Jun 18, 2016
2 Min Read

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Engel anticipates a future connected plastics industry
Injection Molding
Engel anticipates a future connected plastics industry
Engel anticipates a future connected plastics industry
Jun 15, 2016
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4 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Netstal names new CEO
Business
Netstal names new CEO
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Jun 14, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Biodegradable plastics were never designed to be a solution to marine litter
Sustainability
Biodegradable plastics were never designed to be a solution to marine litter
Biodegradable plastics were never designed to be a solution to marine litter
Jun 13, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKaren Laird
New study finds competitiveness of European plastics processors is under threat
Business
New study finds competitiveness of European plastics processors is under threat
New study finds competitiveness of European plastics processors is under threat
Jun 10, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Borealis invests $45 million in Finland cracker upgrade
Materials
Borealis invests $45 million in Finland cracker upgrade
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Jun 10, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Polyscope is “Engineering the plastics landscape”
Compounding
Polyscope is “Engineering the plastics landscape”
Polyscope is “Engineering the plastics landscape”
Jun 9, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Songwon pursues a steady course of growth
Materials
Songwon pursues a steady course of growth
Songwon pursues a steady course of growth
Jun 9, 2016
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4 Min Read
byKaren Laird
DSM’s EcoPaXX tapping into drinking water-contact applications
Sustainability
DSM’s EcoPaXX tapping into drinking water-contact applications
DSM’s EcoPaXX tapping into drinking water-contact applications
Jun 2, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Cost-effective and fast configuration process with ScrewCon 3
Extrusion: Film & Sheet
Cost-effective and fast configuration process with ScrewCon 3
Cost-effective and fast configuration process with ScrewCon 3
Jun 2, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Polyurethane part and parcel of the “Beautiful Game”
Materials
Polyurethane part and parcel of the “Beautiful Game”
Polyurethane part and parcel of the “Beautiful Game”
May 30, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
PLA newcomer Corbion launches portfolio of bioplastics for the North American market
Materials
PLA newcomer Corbion launches portfolio of bioplastics for the North American market
PLA newcomer Corbion launches portfolio of bioplastics for the North American market
May 27, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Solegear closes acquisition of Ex-Tech Plastics’ bioplastics division
Business
Solegear closes acquisition of Ex-Tech Plastics’ bioplastics division
Solegear closes acquisition of Ex-Tech Plastics’ bioplastics division
May 27, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Amyris and CJ CheilJedang Corporation sign MOU on large-scale farnesene production
Materials
Amyris and CJ CheilJedang Corporation sign MOU on large-scale farnesene production
Amyris and CJ CheilJedang Corporation sign MOU on large-scale farnesene production
May 25, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
AVA-CO2 announces successful development of new interface for different FDCA oxidation routes
Materials
AVA-CO2 announces successful development of new interface for different FDCA oxidation routes
AVA-CO2 announces successful development of new interface for different FDCA oxidation routes
May 25, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Reverdia collaborating with Wageningen UR on development of bio-PBS
Materials
Reverdia collaborating with Wageningen UR on development of bio-PBS
Reverdia collaborating with Wageningen UR on development of bio-PBS
May 20, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Ford to become first automaker to use CO2-based foam and plastic
Automotive & Mobility
Ford to become first automaker to use CO2-based foam and plastic
Ford to become first automaker to use CO2-based foam and plastic
May 19, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Belgrade Polymer Products celebrates 40th anniversary with investments
Thermoforming
Belgrade Polymer Products celebrates 40th anniversary with investments
Belgrade Polymer Products celebrates 40th anniversary with investments
May 18, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Need a quick fix? FORMcard's your answer!
Plastics Processing
Need a quick fix? FORMcard's your answer!
Need a quick fix? FORMcard's your answer!
May 18, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Metabolix considering sale of specialty PHA biopolymers business and Yield10 bioscience program
Biopolymers
Metabolix considering sale of specialty PHA biopolymers business and Yield10 bioscience program
Metabolix considering sale of specialty PHA biopolymers business and Yield10 bioscience program
May 17, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Polycarbonate provides improved mechanical properties for high 3D print quality
3D Printing
Polycarbonate provides improved mechanical properties for high 3D print quality
Polycarbonate provides improved mechanical properties for high 3D print quality
May 13, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Stora Enso and Rennovia collaborate on biobased chemicals development
Business
Stora Enso and Rennovia collaborate on biobased chemicals development
Stora Enso and Rennovia collaborate on biobased chemicals development
May 11, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
New advantages emerging for Perstorp’s Pevalen plasticizer for close-to-consumer applications
Materials
New advantages emerging for Perstorp’s Pevalen plasticizer for close-to-consumer applications
New advantages emerging for Perstorp’s Pevalen plasticizer for close-to-consumer applications
May 9, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
EconCore, DuPont Performance Materials collaborate on production of honeycomb panels
Materials
EconCore, DuPont Performance Materials collaborate on production of honeycomb panels
EconCore, DuPont Performance Materials collaborate on production of honeycomb panels
May 9, 2016
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1 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Mars goes for bioplastic candy bar wrappers
Packaging
Mars goes for bioplastic candy bar wrappers
Mars goes for bioplastic candy bar wrappers
May 4, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Unfair system of tariffs and quota laws detrimental to EU plastics converters
Resin Pricing
Unfair system of tariffs and quota laws detrimental to EU plastics converters
Unfair system of tariffs and quota laws detrimental to EU plastics converters
May 3, 2016
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4 Min Read
byKaren Laird
MBA Polymers develops E&E waste into engineering thermoplastic compound
Compounding
MBA Polymers develops E&E waste into engineering thermoplastic compound
MBA Polymers develops E&E waste into engineering thermoplastic compound
Apr 29, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Education is the key to integration, say German corporations
Business
Education is the key to integration, say German corporations
Education is the key to integration, say German corporations
Apr 28, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Engel Group announces deaths of senior directors Irene and Georg Schwarz
Injection Molding
Engel Group announces deaths of senior directors Irene and Georg Schwarz
Engel Group announces deaths of senior directors Irene and Georg Schwarz
Apr 19, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Quadrant buys U.S. injection molder and compounder Piper Plastics
Business
Quadrant buys U.S. injection molder and compounder Piper Plastics
Quadrant buys U.S. injection molder and compounder Piper Plastics
Apr 16, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
DSM to launch new bio-based ForTii Eco grades at Chinaplas
Materials
DSM to launch new bio-based ForTii Eco grades at Chinaplas
DSM to launch new bio-based ForTii Eco grades at Chinaplas
Apr 14, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKaren Laird
New directory projects European compounding industry growth will pull ahead of polymer demand
Compounding
New directory projects European compounding industry growth will pull ahead of polymer demand
New directory projects European compounding industry growth will pull ahead of polymer demand
Apr 13, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Bioplastics becomes a juicy topic
Packaging
Bioplastics becomes a juicy topic
Bioplastics becomes a juicy topic
Apr 8, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKaren Laird
Metabolix betting heavily on its innovative amorphous PHA
Materials
Metabolix betting heavily on its innovative amorphous PHA
Metabolix betting heavily on its innovative amorphous PHA
Apr 8, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKaren Laird

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