Resins

Aurum thermoplastic polyimide is not new but its high-heat properties, dimensional stability and melt processable nature makes it a valuable design option.

Albis and Italian “sustainable vinyl” maker Greenyl SRL have partnered to spin a whole new tune when it comes to manufacturing eco-friendly record albums.

Neste, LyondellBasell and two others create supply chain to supply carbon-storing natural fiber-reinforced biopolymers for construction materials.

Positive Plastics is launching a third version of its kit of eco-conscious plastic materials, alongside yet another new kit––Positive Surfaces––developed in conjunction with Roctool.

Child’s product maker KAOS of Norway uses Circo compound of recycled consumer plastics and cellulose fiber from Fortum for new highchair.

BASF signs deal to divest its Neopolen expanded PP foam resins business. Buyer is major European foam processor Knauf Industries.

Two New Vestakeep grades combine high strength and ductility. It’s only a few years since a handful of suppliers began formulating ultra-high-performance resins for 3D printing (additive manufacturing). Developments in this area continue with Evonik Industries AG being the latest…

Manufacturers can find additives in the market that could help them increase the PCR content and improve their final product quality.

SABIC joins Formula E GenBeta racecar development program, supplying sustainable polymers from Trucircle line for vehicle components.

Market reports forecast near 5 percent CAGR for flexible PE packaging and HDPE pipe. Influences include sustainability, barrier and infrastructure repair.

Husky Technologies won a bioplastics innovation award for its UltraMelt hot-runner system that addresses issues encountered when injection molding bioresins.

Israel’s UBQ Materials Ltd., developer of advanced materials made from everyday waste, has secured more funding and is creating new end-use applications.