Press Releases

Sealed Air Corporation announces it has signed a collaboration agreement with Plastic Energy, a leader in advanced recycling technologies. In addition, Sealed Air has just made an equity investment in Plastic Energy Global, the parent company of Plastic Energy. Plastic Energy Global was created in 2012 with the goal of creating a circular economy for plastics by redirecting plastic waste to prevent it from reaching landfills and oceans. Based in London, the company has two operation

ePac Flexible Packaging, the first company created based entirely on breakthrough digital printing from HP and RePurpose Technologies (RPT), which provides engineered product solutions through purpose-driven recycling, have announced a partnership to effectively solve the crisis that leads to 9 out of 10 pieces of discarded plastic waste polluting our environment*.  The community-based model, which can be replicated easily, provides a transparent and economically viable solution that can

Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, announced the launch of its new INSPIRE polypropylene (PP) grade designed to replace polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in consumer packaging applications such as ready-made meals at grocery stores and fast casual restaurants when higher temperature resistance is needed. Braskem offers the new PP thermoforming grade, as part of its INSPIRE series, which can be an excellent repla

Celanese Corporation , a global chemical and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for the following acetyl intermediates products. The price increases below are for orders shipped and will be effective immediately, or as contracts otherwise allow, and are incremental to any previously announced increases. About Celanese

The "Thermoplastic Polyester Engineering Resin (TPER) Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for thermoplastic polyester engineering resin is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% globally during the forecast period. The growing demand from the electrical and electronics industry has been driving the market growth. However, the outbreak of coronavirus across the glo

To support rapid growth in surface protection applications, Lubrizol has made a variety of investments in its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) business globally. These investments extend the company’s capabilities in surface protection and paint protection film (PPF), providing additional benefit to PPF manufacturers, brand owners and their supply chains. PPFs are used to maintain the long-lasting beauty of vehicle surfaces. With more than 30 years of proven experience, Lubriz

The "Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Films Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4% globally during the forecast period. Growing demand for single-use detergent packaging and increasing government policies & shift towards environmentally friendly materials are driving the market. On the flip side, highe

As the global plastics industry continues to grow, producers are looking for ways to minimize their impact on the environment. To help guide this effort, the American Chemistry Council and the Plastics Industry Association developed Operation Clean Sweep. This international program provides guidance for companies to prevent the release of micro plastics into marine ecosystems. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Norfolk Southern– a key partner in the plastics supply chain – expressed its suppor

Sealed Air Corporation has announced it has signed a collaboration agreement with Plastic Energy, an industry-leading company in advanced recycling technology. Additionally, Sealed Air has made an equity investment in Plastic Energy Global, the parent company of Plastic Energy. Plastic Energy Global was established in 2012 with the goal of creating a circular economy for plastics by diverting plastic waste away from landfills and oceans. Headquartered in London, the company has two

World-leading recycling company RecycleGO has partnered with DeepDive Technology Group to bring trust, transparency and better decision-making to the recycling supply chain business using blockchain technology.  The need for innovative recycling solutions that promote environmental sustainability has never been greater. Estimates suggest there are 400 million tons of plastic produced annually, projected to double by 2050. Forty percent of plastic is said to be landfilled, with

The "Global Specialty Chemicals Market 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The specialty chemicals market is poised to grow by $ 118.22 bn during 2020-2024 progressing at a CAGR of 3% during the forecast period. This report on the specialty chemicals market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering key vendors. The report offers an up-t

Nexa3D, the maker of ultra-fast polymer production 3D printers, announced today it plans to demonstrate its expanded portfolio of polymer production solutions that now include both photoplastic and thermoplastic capabilities at the virtual ASME AM Industry Summit on August 11 and 12. The company will showcase how its products are breaking speed, productivity and performance barriers as well as its recent portfolio additions, including its just announced new biocompatible medical material xMED