28-06-2018
Citeo, Total, Saint-Gobain and Syndifrais Join Forces to Create a Polystyrene Recycling Channel in France by 2020
As part of the voluntary commitments for the French government’s Circular Economy Roadmap and in line with French and European Union objectives in the area of plastic recycling, Citeo, Total, Saint-Gobain and the French Union of Fresh Dairy Product Manufacturers (Syndifrais) are joining forces to help lay the groundwork for an industrial-scale polystyrene recycling channel in France and to validate its technical and cost feasibility within 18 months. The announcement was made at the World Materials Forum, which is being held in Nancy, France from June 27 to 29.
28-06-2018
Sfide tecniche con il vetro usato nella costruzione di mega-grattacieli
Bertrange, Lussemburgo, 28 giugno 2018 – Spesso, le funzioni tecniche del vetro destinato alla costruzione di mega-grattacieli (ovvero edifici che superano i 600 metri di altezza) sono date per scontate. Eppure, le vetrature altamente resistenti usate in questo tipo di struttura – quali la Burj Khalifa di Dubai – sono altrettanto importanti in termini di prestazioni quanto l'acciaio e il cemento che la compongono.
28-06-2018
New RENOLIT calendered film line at La Porte takes major step forward
American RENOLIT Corp (ARC), a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic films in the USA, took a major step towards installing its new calender line ‘calender 35’ that will extend the capacity of the plant in La Porte, Indiana. With all the key engineering work completed, ground breaking for the construction work started on Tuesday, June 26 and soon the first core equipment deliveries will arrive. This tangible start of the project will be followed shortly with the launch of the recruitment process, which with 30 new full-time employees will generate an almost 20% growth in RENOLIT’s La Porte workforce by the time the new line is fully operational.
28-06-2018
TE Connectivity launches high current connectors for harsh outdoor environments
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has extended its range of heavy duty connectors (HDC) by introducing a series of high current solutions for harsh outdoor environments, especially suited for applications in new energy, rail as well as power generation and distribution.
27-06-2018
A new company is formed: SANITIZED Preservation AG:
Expansion of global expertise in dry film and in-can preservation and antimicrobial coatings
SANITIZED AG is pooling together its longstanding expertise in the area of antimicrobials for paints and coatings into a single company, the newly founded SANITIZED Preservation AG. David Tierney, previously Global Business Director, Coatings at Lonza AG, will be taking over the management of the entity as well as the expansion of global business relations.
27-06-2018
INEOS Styrolution invests in Wingles site to meet growing demand for ABS
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces plans for a significant investment into its Wingles, France, site to attend the market growth for ABS in Europe. The site focused on polystyrene production so far. It will now add production of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) to its portfolio.
27-06-2018
Innovative honeycomb materials are lightening the load in transportation
EconCore has established a reputation as a leader in thermoplastic honeycomb core materials and technology. Connecting the steps of first making the honeycomb core with in-line bonding of skins to make lightweight and stiff sandwich panels has enabled EconCore to license its ThermHex process to companies around the world operating in various market sectors. The key is the technology’s versatility of materials, combined with a high-speed, continuous, cost-efficient production process. EconCore’s ThermHex process allows users to provide performance-to-weight-optimized materials with a honeycomb structure to higher-volume applications than previously possible. Instead of being limited to low-volume and less cost-sensitive domains, EconCore brings honeycomb structure to mass markets.
26-06-2018
Clariant enhances capabilities at Clinton, Oklahoma facility
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be hosting a Grand Opening Event for their new facilities based in Clinton, Oklahoma, today. The site, for which Clariant has made a significant investment, is a strategic location to support the growing oil and gas industry within the Mid-Continental (Mid-Con) region with a focus on the STACK and SCOOP.
