ExxonMobil acquires Nobel Prize-winning technology
The purchase of Materia Inc. looks to further commercialize that company’s Proxima brand of polymers.
Eastman making plans for more growth in 2022
Eastman is building its first chemical recycling unit in Kingsport. The $250 million project is set for mechanical completion by the end of 2022, with recycled material available in early 2023.
Davis-Standard Launches New Extrusion Systems
Davis-Standard recently introduced two new extrusion systems — a compact extruder (CHP) for extrusion coating applications and a super-high-output (SHO) system with upgraded groove-feed technology. The small footprint and light weight of the CHP (pictured above) allows for easier addition to an existing carriage or platform structure, said Davis-Standard. This provides processors with a space-saving replacement or co-extrusion addition for increasing outputs and line speed. “The CHP is built for exceptional…
K Show Targets Big Themes for 2022
Just over 300 days (315 to be exact) until the global plastics industry gathers in Düsseldorf, Germany for the triennial K Show (Oct. 19-26, 2022), its organizer, Messe Düsseldorf announced the thought leaders that will shape the leading themes for the event— climate protection, circular economy and digitalization. In addition to being addressed by exhibitor displays of new technologies, services and more, Messe Düsseldorf noted that the themes will be…
3D Print a Doll of Yourself and Other Strange Objects
This video shows several odd 3D-printed objects. My favorite is the 3D printed doll of yourself. How that’s for a perfect holiday present? Other strange and cool objects include a ready-to-crawl caterpillar robot and a 3D printed music box. Another is 3D-printed sugar that is flavored. How about a bacterial tattoo? The 3D-printed flosser is another peculiar product. Just looking at the contraption is scary. Talk about frightening, look at…
Specialized Packaging Group buys two firms from O2
The deals are the first for Baldwinsville, N.Y.-based SPG since the firm was acquired by PE firm Altamont Capital Partners in January.
2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Plastics People
From the sublime — stunning haute couture fashioned partly out of ocean plastics — to the ridiculous — a bubble wrap suit (really) — here are some unique gift ideas as you shop for the plastics enthusiast in your life. Not to worry — there are plenty of sensible, practical suggestions for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers, as well, and at prices that would make even Scrooge smile. But admit it — we had you…
Maine fines company over scrap plastics spill
A mishap in late 2020 caused two bales of mostly shredded plastic to fall into the water, including one that broke open.
Teknor Apex Broadens Palette with Lanier Color Acquisition
Compounder Teknor Apex has acquired Lanier Color Co., a supplier of color concentrates and specialty compounds for the thermoplastics industry based in Gainesville, GA. The acquisition comes on the heels of Teknor Apex’s acquisition of Dorum Color in August, and will help further accelerate its strategic objectives while giving customers access to more diversified products, said the company. Teknor Apex is headquartered in Pawtucket, RI, and operates 14 manufacturing facilities…
Tank Holding to close plant, move equipment, jobs
North America’s largest rotational molder, Lincoln, Neb.-based Tank Holding Corp., will close a plant in Gardena, Calif., when a lease expires next year and move the equipment and jobs to two other nearby facilities.