Press Releases

ALPLA, a global packaging solutions manufacturer and recycling specialist, announced today the launch of their new microsite, Plastic Reimagined, created to help consumers learn more about plastics sustainability and challenge common misconceptions about recycling and other plastics waste management systems. The initiative follows similar campaigns, carried out in more than 10 countries and 3 continents, which are part of the corporate project aVoice. “Our goal for this resour

Nexeo Plastics, a leading global thermoplastics resin distributor, announces an agreement with AFC ECOPLASTICS to distribute bio-compounds for the blow and film molding market throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States. “Our company is committed to providing customers with a large variety of high performing resins and compounds, including sustainable alternatives for single use applications,” said Arturo Hoyo, Nexeo Plastics’ Vice President of Product Line Man

Koch Modular Process Systems, LLC (Koch Modular), a market leading provider of engineered and fabricated modular reaction and mass transfer systems, today announced that they are expanding their ongoing business relationship with PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (“PureCycle”) and will supply the modular recycling systems for their second facility in Augusta, Georgia. This work will help address the global need to transform plastic waste into a renewable resource. The multi-y

Ahlstrom-Munksjö continues to expand in the packaging tape market by launching MasterTape™ Pack Green tape backing offering consisting of bio-based tape backings with greater sustainability attributes. MasterTape™ Pack Green is available in multiple variants and basis weights, including saturated tape backings, as well as saturated and release coated tape backings with different levels of releases that are compliant with various adhesive systems. The offering can al

Tosca, a global leader in reusable packaging and pooling services has partnered with premier supplier of seafood products, JJ McDonnell & Co. Inc. and is supporting their supply chain with reusable plastic crates (RPCs) designed for seafood. JJ McDonnell & Co. is taking the lead in sourcing innovative products that enable them to elevate their business and deliver better service. In line with this goal, Tosca's reusable plastic crates for seafood offer their supply chain

SCPC (Shenzhen Catalyst Petrochemical CO., LTD.) and Cnooc&Shell Petrochemical Co., Ltd(CSPC) reached an important cooperation intention on the development of new HDPE products and metallocene Catalyst products. "SCPC is honored that CSPC has chosen to expand its existing cooperation with our company on the development of new HDPE products and metallocene Catalyst products ," said SCPC CEO Jata Ren. " With the continuous improvement of global refining capacity, th

The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Advanced Performance Materials, and Chemical Solutions, today announced it has suspended business with Russian entities in response to the ongoing military conflict and humanitarian crisis. “Chemours condemns the senseless violence taking place and views continuing business as inconsistent with our company values. As always, we will work

Logistics Plus Inc., a leading worldwide provider of transportation, logistics, and supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has received the official Restoring Integrity To The Oceans (RIO) Plastic Neutrality Certification for 2021 – a second straight year. In 2020, Logistics Plus reduced its plastics footprint by supporting RIO's collection of 19 tons of marine plastic and waste. Last year, it supported the collection of another 20 tons of plastic waste. The

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”). Under the terms of the agreement, Clearlake will acquire the outstanding shares of IPG for CDN$40.50 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$2.6 billion, including net debt. This represents a premium of approximately 82% to the closing price of IPG commo

AMP Robotics Corp., a pioneer in AI, robotics, and infrastructure for the waste and recycling industry, has extended its partnership with Evergreen, one of North America’s three largest producers of food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET). Evergreen, which has grown through acquisitions to four locations across North America from its original facility in Clyde, Ohio, now has 15 of AMP’s robotic sorting systems guided by artificial intelligence installed or planned ac

Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce that Greg Brunson has joined the Spartech team as Plant Manager of the former Crawford Industries plant in Thomasville, Georgia plant. Spartech recently acquired Crawford Industries, leading producer of graphic-quality polyethylene and polypropylene sheet and the industry leader in printing and converting for 50 years. In his new role that will encompass supervisory r

Quadion LLC, operante come Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MRP), prestigioso fornitore di soluzioni elastomeriche e termoplastiche altamente ingegnerizzate destinate ai clienti finali dei settori dei dispositivi medici e idrico e segmenti specialistici del settore industriale, ha annunciato in data odierna di aver acquisito Primasil Silicones Ltd. (Primasil), azienda impegnata nella compoundazione, miscelazione e produzione di gomme siliconiche su misura con sede a Weobley, Regno Unito, per i