The acquisition by 1315 Capital (Philadelphia) will help Biocoat (Horsham, PA) adopt a more aggressive and growth-oriented approach in the biomaterial coatings market for medical devices, a market projected to reach over $15 billion by 2021, said the company.

Nanotech company Black Diamond Structures (Austin, TX) produces and commercializes Molecular Rebar, a proprietary technology of modified carbon nanotubes that has the potential to enhance the performance of energy storage applications using lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.

Tubes are made of a body and shoulder mixture that contains up to 75% recycled, food-grade compliant PE plastics and the caps are made from 100% ocean plastics PP.

Polyethylene producers doubled up fourth quarter relief to now $0.06/lb. But before you go out and splurge on this holiday bonus, know that they have nominated a $0.06/lb price increase effective with January contracts.