Julie Fernandes

ALPEK CONCLUDES ACQUISITION OF OCTAL Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that it has received all necessary approvals from the regulatory authorities and has finalized its acquisition of OCTAL Holding SAOC (“OCTAL”). Pursuant to the purchase…

K 2022 - Trend Report Europe European Plastics Industry Braces For Increased Instability, Higher Prices, And Lower Growth The European plastics industry is tackling challenges on multiple fronts. In packaging, by far its biggest market, it…

Tribological issues in engineering Teflon Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, Marathawada Campus, Jalna. Teflon, scientifically known as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), is one of the most versatile materials known to history of…

Plastic used in Fertilizer Industry Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, Marathwada Campus Jalna. The main objective of employing various types of plastic (packaging material) in the fertilizer sector is to meet the specific needs of…

Cars could get a ‘flashy’ upgrade The part of an old car that gets turned into graphene could come back as a better part for a new car. Rice University chemists working with researchers at the Ford Motor Company are turning plastic parts…

LanzaTech, with the support of Danone, Discovers Method to Produce Sustainable PET Bottles from Captured Carbon A consortium, including LanzaTech and Danone, led to the discovery of a new route to monoethylene glycol, (MEG), which is a key…

Avery Dennison and Wiliot announce strategic partnership to build and scale the future of the Internet of Things Avery Dennison Corporation, the world’s largest provider of RFID and digital ID solutions, and Wiliot, the Internet of Things…

Wiliot announces a battery-assisted version of its IoT Pixel tags Wiliot, the Internet of Things pioneer whose IoT platform is enabling trillions of everyday “things” to gain intelligence and harness the power of the cloud, today announced…

DOMO Chemicals launches NYLEO®, the new brand for its innovative Performance Fibers product line DOMO’s new NYLEO® brand combines a rich heritage in the nylon 66-based fiber market with a concerted focus on innovation with three newly…

Solvay extends its sustainable polymer offering for smart devices and wearables Solvay just launched the Kalix® 10000 series, an ideal structural material for precision electronics components used in smart devices, to complement its Kalix®…

Barnes™ and INEOS Styrolution collaborate on sustainable styrenics solutions Focus on mechanically-recycled ABS Terluran® ECO Material tests for optimal process and product quality repeatability and to enable customers to achieve their…

Milliken prepares to launch major clarifier plant Milliken & Company will begin production at its new clarifier plant soon in Blacksburg, S.C. This significant additional capacity will address strong worldwide demand for clarified…