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Materials
Circulus is a new supplier of PCR for Nova Chemicals
The deal with Houston-based Circulus broadens Nova’s sources of post-consumer resin and expands its portfolio.
Lanxess to expand plastics production in China
The chemical producer is investing about EUR 30 million to increase capacity for engineering plastics at its manufacturing site in Changzhou.
Berry Global signs advanced recycled resin supply agreement with PureCycle
The deal will supply Berry with more than 600 million pounds a year of recycled plastic material by 2025.
Nova and GreenMantra complete second asphalt paving project in Ontario
The project uses the equivalent of 700,000 plastic bags in post-consumer recycled plastic materials into two pathways and a parking lot.
ADNOC and Borealis partner to expand Borouge polyolefin facility
The new Borouge 4 facility, which represents a $6.2-billion investment, will comprise an ethane cracker, with 1.5 million tons ethylene output per annum.
Lanxess’ High Performance Materials business unit to become legally independent
The portfolio of the business unit includes the engineering plastics polyamide and polybutylene terephthalate, as well as thermoplastic fibre composites.
DuPont to buy Rogers, divest ‘substantial portion’ of its materials segment
The Rogers deal will expand DuPont’s position in the electric vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, 5G telecommunications, and clean energy end markets.
ChemSpec Canada names David Jackson as managing director
Jackson was previously president and CEO of Ferguson Chemical Innovations.
Anthony O’Donovan named as new president, CEO of Arkema Inc.
O’Donovan will oversee Arkema activities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and will also be the regional head of Arkema Group in North America.
Researchers turn sulfur into self-extinguishing flame-retardant plastics
Developed at the University of Arizona, the high-end thermoplastic elastomer is rubbery, elastic, and moldable compared to stiffer plastics.
Cadillac Fairview unveils low-waste sorting station at Ontario mall
The sorting station at CF Lime Ridge mall is constructed from 50 per cent recycled materials, including 100 per cent recycled HDPE plastics.
Chroma Color buys material supplier J. Meyer
J. Meyer is a manufacturer of custom and proprietary colour concentrates and masterbatches for the medical and pharmaceutical markets.
Scientists want to develop visible radiation-resistant bioplastics for optical applications
The materials have to be able to withstand emitted radiation at the short-wave end of the visible spectrum.
Neste, Ravago partner to build chemical plant in the Netherlands
When completed, the plant in Vlissingen will have an annual processing capacity of about 55,000 tons of mixed plastic waste.
Protech buys powder coating business of Calgary-based Lynx Thermoset
The deal gives Montreal-based Protech a new custom order facility and stock warehouse.
3D printing materials market will reach $3.18 billion by 2027, report says
The market will be driven by a rising demand for customization, the new study from Frost & Sullivan says.
Self-destructing plastic wins design contest award
The technology involves embedding polyester-eating enzymes in the plastic that, once triggered, cause it to completely degrade in days.
Epsilyte acquires EPS maker StyroChem Canada
Texas-based Epsilyte says the deal creates one of the largest producers of EPS in North America.
PolyQuest subsidiary acquires U.S. division of Faith Group
The bolt-on acquisition is complementary to PolyQuest’s existing PET resins distribution and post-consumer/post-industrial manufacturing businesses.
Redwood Plastics and Rubber names Kris Fraser as new COO
Fraser has been with Langley, B.C.-based Redwood since 2018, and has held the positions of vice president of manufacturing and vice president of finance.
McDonald’s Canada eliminating most single-use plastic foodservice products
The company plans to introduce wooden cutlery, wooden stir sticks and paper straws to its restaurants across the country by December.
Testing high-touch surfaces in grocery stores for COVID-19
A recent study found that the risk is low if physical distancing guidelines and recommended cleaning protocols are followed.
Dow plans to build new ethylene and derivatives complex in Alberta
The investment would more than triple Dow’s ethylene and PE capacity from its Fort Saskatchewan site while retrofitting the entire site to net-zero scope 1 and 2 carbon dioxide emissions.
SPE thermoforming division announces parts competition winners
Quebec molder Plastique Art won the ‘Vacuum Forming – Gold’ award for an enclosure assembly of eight thermoformed parts that house a high-end intensive care unit ventilator.
DL Chemical buying specialty polymer maker Kraton for $2.5 billion
Headquartered in Houston, Kraton produces resins and bio-based products derived from pine wood pulping co-products.
Plastics industry profile: Nova Chemicals’ Bobbi Liebrecht
After more than 22 years with Nova, the company’s manufacturing West process and technology leader looks back on her career, and ahead on the growing role of women in plastics.
Teknor Apex completes build of new German manufacturing facility
The new plant in Rothenburg ob der Tauber produces TPEs and engineering thermoplastics.
Cargill buying Arkema’s epoxides business
The acquisition aims to boost Cargill’s ability to supply bio-based solutions for plastics, automotive, and other industries.
Plastic resin emerges as tiniest example of enduring COVID-19 supply chain crunch
Industry experts say the ongoing shortage of the ubiquitous material is unlikely to be resolved quickly, and that plastic resin price hikes are trickling down to consumer goods and adding to inflation.
Semiconductor chip shortage will cost the auto industry $210B in 2021, new forecast says
Consulting firm AlixPartners also says that production of 7.7 million units will be lost in 2021, up from its earlier forecast of 3.9 million units.
Five parts suppliers combine to form Teijin Automotive Technologies
Continental Structural Plastics, Inapal, Benet, CSP Victall, and Teijin Automotive Center Europe are now unified under this single brand.
Microsoft, Sabic partner on new mouse with 20 per cent recycled ocean plastic shell
The Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse is Microsoft’s first product made with recycled ocean plastic.
