02.12.2020
SOCAR Polymer launches two new random copolymer polypropylene grades ideal for thin-wall packaging
SOCAR Polymer has expanded its portfolio of high-performance polypropylene resins with the addition of its first pair of random copolymers (RCPs). These resins are designed to yield rigid packaging via thin-wall injection molding (TWIM), along with a host of other benefits.
02.12.2020
SABIC, DSM and Viscofan launch innovative multi-layer film for meat packaging using certified circular polymers
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has collaborated with DSM and Viscofan in the development of an innovative multi-barrier film for meat casings. The film combines layers of a SABIC’s certified circular polyethylene (PE) from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio and a circular polyamide (PA) from DSM Engineering Materials in a more sustainable packaging solution without compromising the high functional and aesthetic performance required in the fresh food packaging market.
02.12.2020
DSM launches new Decovery® sustainable resin to help packaging market lower its carbon footprint
DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, is launching sustainable, plant-based Decovery® resins for the packaging industry. Starting with the Decovery® SP-6400XP, with others to follow, this announcement paves the way for packaging producers to reduce their carbon footprint.
02.12.2020
SABIC launches two new additions to its family of radar absorbing LNP™ STAT-KON™ compounds for automotive radar sensors
SABIC today introduced two new radar absorbing LNP™ STAT-KON™ compounds for automotive radar sensors, significantly expanding its portfolio of these specialty materials. The new grades, based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin, may be used for integration with radomes manufactured using PBT material, which can provide superior resistance to automotive chemicals. They complement and extend SABIC’s existing radar absorbing LNP STAT-KON compounds, which are based on polyetherimide (PEI) resin for withstanding higher processing temperatures or on polycarbonate (PC) resin for general applications that require high durability and a balance of physical properties. The high radio frequency (RF) absorption of these compounds can help increase detection range and improve signal resolution. Through materials innovation, SABIC is contributing to the growth of automotive radar and the design of next-generation sensors.
01.12.2020
Meet Clariant’s gecko!
Have you ever wished you could draw on a superpower to solve a problem? A true marvel of nature, geckos have not just one but many up their sleeve, trumping your average comic book hero, villain and most of the animal kingdom any day.
01.12.2020
Mondi to open its first paper bags plant in Colombia to serve South American customers
Mondi, a leading global packaging and paper manufacturer, will open its new state-of-the-art paper bags plant in Cartagena, Colombia in January 2021. It will be Mondi’s first operation in South America, reinforcing the group’s strength as a global paper bags supplier with a wide local footprint. The new plant will enable Mondi to improve and grow its services to better serve customers in the region.
01.12.2020
Gut vorbereitet gen 2021: TPE für nachhaltige Wattestäbchen
Die Tage der Einweg-Plastikprodukte sind gezählt, Alternativen sind gefordert. Der Erfolg der Mehrweg-Wattestäbchen von LastObject zeigt, dass der Markt für den Wandel bereit ist. Sowohl die klassischen als auch die Beauty-Wattestäbchen sind aus hochwertigen Materialien hergestellt. Um allen Anforderungen gerecht zu werden, besteht die Spitze aus THERMOLAST® M, einem Compound von KRAIBURG TPE, das häufig im Gesundheitssektor eingesetzt wird.
01.12.2020
DSM, SABIC, Cepsa, Fibrant und Viscofan entwickeln gemeinsam neuartiges Fleischverpackungsmaterial auf Basis vermischter Altkunststoffe aus Verbrauchsquellen
Geleen (NL), 1 Dezember 2020 - Getrieben von einer gemeinsamen Vision der Nachhaltigkeit und starken Kooperation haben DSM, SABIC, Cepsa, Fibrant und Viscofan zusammen eine Mehrschicht-Darmfolie für Fleischprodukte entwickelt, die mit recycelten Kunststoffen aus Verbrauchsquellen gefertigt wird. Die Umstellung auf recyclatbasierte Mehrschichtfolien ermöglicht der Verpackungsindustrie die Umsetzung einer nachhaltigeren Lösung ohne Kompromisse an Funktion und Leistungsfähigkeit. Die Entwicklung dieses Verpackungsmaterials unterstreicht die Entschlossenheit der Projektpartner, über die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette hinweg zu kooperieren, um eine Kreislaufwirtschaft für Kunststoffe zu verwirklichen, und greift die zunehmenden Forderungen der Verbraucher, Gesellschaft und Regierungsbehörden nach nachhaltigeren Multibarrierelösungen für Lebensmitteldärme auf.
