Building & Construction

The use of glass-fiber-reinforced plastic in pressurized water pipes provides savings in cleaning and installation costs and eliminates maintenance costs because the pipes resist corrosion.

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University in Israel have embedded metal nanoparticles in a polymer that can be painted or sprayed on surfaces such as doorknobs. The slow release of ions with strong anti-viral properties makes the coating effective for...

Royalite G50 is described as a sustainable, non-PVC alternative for wall coverings, ceiling tiles, and other architectural applications.

The Korean company will invest $53 million to add 1200 tonnes/year of capacity to its existing 500 tonnes/year at the Yeosu facility. Onstream by Q1 of 2021.

Borealis and Borouge debut the halogen-free grade FR8101 boasting best-in-class in flame spread slowing, excellent mechanical properties for higher production line speeds, and lighter cables for easier installation.

Polymer producers proactively answer the call for coronavirus-preventing hand sanitizer during a critical shortage affecting consumers and hospitals.

Demand for wood-plastic composite decking is expected to grow 2.3% per year through 2023, as consumers increasingly request it when constructing or repairing decks because of its attractive appearance and performance properties.

Net sales in Q4 2019 totaled $165 million, an 18% year-over-year increase attributed in large part to the company’s Residential Products unit. Net sales in 2019 were $745 million, nine percent above the $684 million reported in 2018.

Vynova has launched a range of bio-attributed PVC resins that will enable customers in all application sectors to innovate their PVC products and support their sustainability goals.

New facility opening in mid-2021 will play an important role in accelerating the flexible packaging vendor’s product development, application testing and analytical capabilities.