Henniges Automotive Inc. is one step closer toward becoming China’s No. 1 auto sealing maker. And that’s good news for Henniges as it battles rubber industry supply chain issues, skyrocketing prices and shortages resulting from Russia’s War in Ukraine.
The new investment adds jobs, manufacturing capacity and distribution space in Searcy, Ark.
Tokyo-based Toray Industries Inc. has received this year’s prestigious Ichimura Prize in Industry for Excellent Achievement for its development and commercialization of an anti-thrombogenic artificial kidney. Toray said that it drew on its core nanotechnology and computational chemistry capabilities to create an artificial kidney from a polysulphone membrane that enhances anti-thrombogenic performance in line with advances in dialysis treatment. The technology helps improve the quality of life of patients with…
The Plastics Technology Top Shops Benchmarking survey of injection molders is still open. You now have until April 30, 2022 to participate by filling out a series of questions queries on demographic data, performance indicators, and business and process strategies related to your business. Results from the free, anonymous survey will be reported in the October 2022 issue of Plastics Technology, and molders who complete the questionnaire will receive a…
This is my second column on a “follow-the-science” theme. Last month, I wrote about chemistry, the foundation of science. This time the focus is on biology. In both instances, the topics are presented in a way that should be understandable by intelligent nonscientists. The intent is to discourage people from throwing up their hands and saying, “Oh, I don’t understand that stuff anyway,” leaving them free to believe what makes…
Chris Bradlee, market segment manager for hose and belts at BASF, said he believes ideas, growth and profitability are primed for acceleration when sustainability is in focus.
Materials veteran Andy Ubhi has acquired a majority stake in Poly Compounding LLC, a toll compounder in Elgin, Ill.
Two recent bills designed to introduce recycling infrastructure and accessibility to residents living in rural areas have received widespread support from more than 20 industry and environmental groups. One of those organizations, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), endorsed the legislation that would establish a pilot recycling program at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to oversee the nationwide initiative. The Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act “represents the first substantial…
For its second deal in a month, Fortis Solutions Group is acquiring a Canada-based company. Fortis “is actively seeking both tuck-in and transformational acquisitions in the pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeve and flexible packaging markets.”
Packaging supplier Amcor announced that it will purchase certified circular polyethylene (PE) material using ExxonMobil’s Exxtend technology for advanced recycling. In the April 12 announcement, Amcor said it will leverage this new material across its global portfolio, providing customers in healthcare and food industries with circular content in a variety of applications. Amcor is committed to making all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and increasing the use…