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Axalta acquires U-POL for $590 million
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
Expanding into the important and growing segment of mainstream and affordable refinishers as well as the consumer do-it-yourself (DIY) aftermarket U-POL's expertise in refinish accessories and protective coatings is highly complementary to Axalta's business and brings our addressable markets together.
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Prolonged blockade of the Mississippi River in the U.S. could affect multiple markets
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
"There's a huge amount of chemicals, refined products and agricultural-related products that move along the river "It's the arteries of America," Lidback said.
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In the first quarter, the turnover of Italian press orders doubled
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
" In the first quarter of 2021, the member companies of the Italian Association of Manufacturers of Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery (AMAPLAST) achieved double-digit growth in orders and turnover compared to the same period in 2020 .
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Auto supplier Haartz enters medical plastics segment
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
The partnership will give Haartz access to the fast-growing compounding market, increase its own diversification, and provide Peak with resources to accelerate growth, according to the release .
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Sanyo develops polyurethane foam raw material for bedding with excellent air permeability
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
. The company has developed SANNIX FA-817C and SANNIX FA-817T as raw materials for flexible polyurethane foam, and by optimizing molecular design, a low-rebound mattress is realized, which provides good air permeability and does not become hard at low temperatures .
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BASF plans to build new battery recycling test facility in Schwarzheide, Germany
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
A 60% reduction in industry standards Matthias Dohrn, Senior Vice President of BASF's Precious and Base Metals Services business unit, said: "By investing in battery recycling, as well as our leading production process technology for cathode active materials, we aim to 'close the loop' and compare the carbon dioxide footprint of BASF cathode active materials to a higher level.
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Repsol to add 600,000 tons/year of PP, LLDPE capacity in Portugal
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
Spanish energy and petrochemical giant Repsol said on July 9 that it will invest 657 million euros in its Sines plant in Portugal to build two units to produce 300,000 tons/year of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and 300,000 tons/year polypropylene (PP) .
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Hyosung releases new life cycle assessment report on 100% recycled creora® regen spandex
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
Compare On July 14, 2021, Hyosung Corporation, the world's largest spandex manufacturer, released a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) result on the environmental performance of its 100% recycled creora® regen spandex and virgin creora spandex.
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Avient Introduces Moisture Resistant Nylon 6 and 66 Reinforced Long Fiber Composites
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
The new series of moisture-resistant nylon filaments have been modified to absorb moisture more slowly “When manufacturers look to quell performance issues by limiting the hygroscopicity of nylon 6 or 66, the only option is lower hygroscopic, higher-cost specialty nylons,” said Eric Wollan, general manager of Avient Long Fiber Technologies.
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A European project works to convert non-recyclable contaminated plastics into new resources
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
A European project aimed at increasing the recycling rate of plastic waste containing hazardous substances promises to change the way waste from the automotive, construction, electrical and electronics industries is disposed of at the end of its useful life .
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Covestro launches polycarbonate for LED lamps in extreme environments
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
Explosion-proof LED light lensExplosion-proof LED light lensThe highly transparent product Makrolon® is even suitable for lenses in explosion-proof lamps, as evidenced by a recent case study with safety technology supplier R.
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Biffa invests in new HDPE bottle recycling line
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
3 billion plastic bottles per year In 2020, Biffa opened a PET bottle recycling facility in Seaham, equipped with Amut's state-of-the-art, bespoke 4,000kg/h PET bottle recycling line capable of recycling 1.
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Chevron Phillips Chemical's new 1-hexene plant has started
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
S. -based Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (CP Chem) said on Wednesday that construction of its planned new 266,000-ton-per-year 1-hexene unit began on May 25 .
S. -based Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (CP Chem) said on Wednesday that construction of its planned new 266,000-ton-per-year 1-hexene unit began on May 25 .
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ACC calls for increasing recycling of plastic to 30% by 2030
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
. "These technologies and capabilities can help more than 400 global brands committed to using more recycled plastic in their packaging to achieve their circular business goals, " Baca said.
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Record-high chemical prices could fuel downstream inflation
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, a series of events have disrupted the supply of chemicals in the global market, with prices for some value chain products hitting new highs amid strong demand .
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Covestro raises earnings forecast for 2021
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
Covestro has raised its forecast for EBITDA, free operating cash flow (FOCF) and return on capital (ROCE) for fiscal 2021 due to a further improvement in the business outlook in the second half of the year .
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Dow Chemical's Texas PDH plant begins overhaul
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
25 cents on the day On May 19, the spot price of PGP assessed by Platts was 74.
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RAMPF: Converting polyurethane foam waste into polyols
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
Versatile Recycling PlantBy combining its experience in chemical conversion with the expertise of its partners in the construction of industrial plants, RAMPF has been very successful in the international market to offer a unique product: the development of multifunctional recycling plants for customers .
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Sales of 150 billion!
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
Recently, BASF released preliminary data for the second quarter of 2021:● Sales estimated at EUR 19,753 million (Q2 2020: EUR 12,680 million)● EBIT before special items is expected to be EUR 2,355 million (Q2 2020: EUR 226 million)● EBIT is expected to be EUR 2,316 million (Q2 2020: EUR 59 million)Outlook for 2021:Outlook for 2021:● Sales are expected to be between EUR 74 billion and EUR 77 billion (previously EUR 68 billion to EUR 71 billion) (approximately RMB 591.
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The United States has developed ultra-high temperature-resistant carbon fiber/SiC composite fibers, and advanced composite materials have a temperature resistance of over 2000 °C
Time of Update: 2022-11-10
Silicon (SiC/C) Founded in 2012, ACF has developed and patented what it calls the Direct Conversion Process (DCP), which converts the outer layer of each carbon fiber filament into a metal carbide such as carbonized by passing the carbon fiber tow through a continuous process.
