Alpek Polyester’s CaPETall™ technology enhances and provides a fully recyclable PET polymer package while maintaining the advantages of mechanical and performance properties of PET’s crystallizable polymer. Stretch film
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Solenis and PhaBuilder have entered a global agreement to advance PHA-based materials for sustainable paper packaging
This collaboration aims to address the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, has partnered with Beijing PhaBuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (PhaBuilder), an innovative synthetic biology enterprise.
Their joint effort will focus on developing and enhancing Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) technology for the paper packaging market. Stretch film
William (Bill) Kuecker, Senior Director of Global Strategic Marketing at Solenis, stated, “The global agreement with PhaBuilder will bring unique technology to the paper packaging market, addressing the increasing need for sustainable solutions.”
Ms. Sherry Xu, President of PhaBuilder, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting, “This strategic cooperation will enhance the application of PHA-based materials. The newly developed technology will ultimately reduce environmental impact, fostering a greener, more sustainable future.” Stretch film
PET Resin Bottle Caps
Alpek Polyester’s CaPETall™ PET Resin is a patented technology that creates 100% PET Resin for cap closures for beverage containers, including water and CSD bottles.
Duties on PVC are coming from Egypt and the United States
. This decision follows an inquiry initiated in November of the previous year. The duties target imports of suspended polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that are not compounded with other substances.
The proposed surcharges, which accuse producers of selling at prices below the cost in the EU market, vary between 58% and 100%. The Egyptian Petrochemical Company, along with other Egyptian firms, faces the steepest duty, except for TCI Sanmar SAE, which is subject to a 74.2% tariff. Stretch film
Formosa Plastics Corporation will be affected by a 71.1% duty, and other American producers will see a 78.5% duty. However, Oxy Vinyls, Shintech Incorporated, and Westlake Chemicals will encounter somewhat lower surcharges of 63.7% and 58%, respectively, for their exports to the EU.
These measures are a direct consequence of a complaint lodged in October of the prior year by a group of European PVC manufacturers, united under the Polyvinyl Chloride Trade Committee. The period under investigation for dumping spans from October 2022 to September 2023. Stretch film
The imposition of these duties aims to level the playing field for EU producers by addressing the unfair pricing strategies of their international counterparts.
LyondellBasell has recently launched a new polypropylene (PP) compounding production line at its Dalian facility in China, marking a significant expansion of its Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS) division
This addition is set to bolster the company’s capacity by 20,000 tonnes annually, effectively doubling the site’s output to cater to the burgeoning demand, particularly from the automotive sector.
Torkel Rhenman, the Executive Vice President of APS at LyondellBasell, highlighted the rapid evolution and growth of the global automotive industry, with China playing a pivotal role, especially in the new energy vehicle segment.
The company aims to leverage this growth by delivering high-quality, innovative products swiftly to the market. Stretch film
Rolf van Beeck, Vice President of APS for the Asia Pacific and Africa/Middle East/India regions, emphasized the new line as a testament to LyondellBasell’s ongoing dedication to the Chinese market. The firm anticipates accelerated business growth and continues to invest, promising top-tier products and services while fostering sustainability through its Circulen portfolio.
Since its establishment in 2015, the Dalian site’s potential production capacity stands at 80,000 tonnes with four lines, supplying various automotive applications. LyondellBasell’s APS division operates five sites across China, offering a diverse range of PP compounds, engineered plastics, and masterbatch products. Stretch film
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