Making the Difference with Sustainable Plastics: Transition to Sustainable Packaging with Inks, Coatings and Adhesives Webinar scheduled December 15, 2020

Dr. Nikola Juhasz, Sun Chemical Corporation, global technical director will speak at the SGP webinar.The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable certifications for the printing industry, announced it will be holding "Making the Difference with Sustainable Plastics: Transition to Sustainable Packaging with Inks, Coatings and Adhesives” webinar on December 15, 2020 at 2 pm EST.

SOCAR Polymer launches two new random copolymer polypropylene grades ideal for thin-wall packaging

SOCAR Polymer launches two new food-contact approved random copolymer PP grades, clarified with Milliken’s Millad® NX® 8000 for superb clarity, lower energy usage and an excellent balance between stiffness and impact resistance.
(Photo © 2020 SOCAR Polymer/Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, SOCARPR001)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.

SABIC, DSM and Viscofan launch innovative multi-layer film for meat packaging using certified circular polymers

Viscofan is using a new advanced multi-barrier film with layers of certified circular polyethylene polymer from SABIC and recycle-based polyamide product from DSM for casings designed to extend the shelf life of meat products without compromising the high functional and aesthetic performance required in this segment of the food packaging market. 
(Photo: Viscofan)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.

DSM launches new Decovery® sustainable resin to help packaging market lower its carbon footprint

DSM launches new Decovery® sustainable resin to help packaging market lower its carbon footprint.
(Photo: iStock/DSM Resins & Functional Materials: DSMREPR018)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.

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, based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin for automotive radar sensors, significantly expanding its portfolio of these specialty materials. 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.

Meet Clariant’s gecko!

Meet our gecko! (Photo: Clariant)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.

Mondi abrirá su primera planta de sacos de papel en Colombia para dar servicio a los clientes sudamericanos

Mondi abrirá su primera planta de sacos de papel en Colombia para dar servicio a los clientes sudamericanos. 
(Foto: Mondi, PR166)Mondi, un fabricante de papel y envases de talla mundial, abrirá su nueva planta de sacos de papel, con tecnología de punta, en Cartagena (Colombia) en enero de 2021. Será el primer centro de operaciones de Mondi en Suramérica, lo que reforzará al grupo como proveedor global de sacos de papel con una amplia presencia local. La nueva planta permitirá que Mondi mejore y amplíe sus servicios para atender mejor a sus clientes de la región.

Bien preparados hacia 2021: TPE para bastoncillos de carácter sostenible

El rápido y gran éxito de los bastoncillos reutilizables LastSwab muestra que el mercado está preparado para ofrecer alternativas frente a los productos desechables. Para cumplir todas las exigencias, la punta se fabrica con THERMOLAST® M de KRAIBURG TPE. (Fotografía: © 2020 LastSwab)Los productos plásticos desechables tienen sus días contados: hoy se requieren alternativas. El éxito de los bastoncillos reutilizables de LastObject muestra que el mercado está preparado para el cambio. Tanto en su versión clásica como en el modelo Beauty, estos bastoncillos están fabricados con materiales de alta calidad. Para cumplir todas las exigencias, los productos presentan la punta realizada con THERMOLAST® M, un compuesto de KRAIBURG TPE que se utiliza con frecuencia en el sector de la salud.