Publisher - Modern Plastics Middle East

ENTEK has named Kimberly Medford as its new President of its extruders division.  The announcement was made by Larry Keith, ENTEK’s CEO.  Larry Keith has been serving as interim President of ENTEK Extruders since the retirement of President…
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New Supply of PCR for Flexible Packaging Available January 2021 NOVA Chemicals Corporation (“NOVA Chemicals”) and Revolution  announced an agreement for NOVA Chemicals to sell recycled low / linear low-density polyethylene (r(L)LDPE)…
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The forum will address the theme ‘Leadership in the New Reality Catalyzing Sustainable Growth in the Chemical Industry’ The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals. Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf,…
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Kemira announces exclusive partnership with Danimer Scientific to develop biodegradable coating for paper and board industry Partners evaluate Danimer Scientific’s NodaxTM PHA as commercial, fully biobased alternative for polyethylene to…
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SIBUR's POLIEF site in Blagoveshchensk, Republic of Bashkortostan, launches the production of green PET granules, which, among other materials, will rely on some 34 kt of recycled plastics annually. PET flakes derived from used food…
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Initiative is the result of a partnership with Valoren, a company that develops and operates technologies for the transformation of waste, for the production of recycled resin with high quality Committed to the circular carbon neutral…
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The world’s leading cyclists started the Tour de France. To perform well, cyclists need power, stamina – and the right equipment. Racing bikes are lightweight and durable thanks to components made of high-performance materials, such as…
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A University of Akron (UA) professor’s latest development in bioplastics has the potential to make important strides in sustainability for future plastics. In the lab of Dr. Shi-Qing Wang in UA’s School of Polymer Science and Polymer…
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 The waste-converted material supports OEMs in their efforts towards carbon neutrality   Global automotive Tier 1 manufacturer Motherson Group announced its collaboration with Israeli cleantech company UBQ Materials. The companies are…
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The days of disposable plastic products are numbered – alternatives are needed. The success of LastObject’s reusable cotton swabs shows that the market is ready for change. The company’s basic and beauty cotton swabs are both made of…
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