Chemicals & Plastics News
Improve your reaction time with insights into the world of chemicals and plastics. This section features news on innovations, technology and companies engaged in the processing and refinement of chemicals, adhesives, sealants, coatings, plastic resin materials, dyes, beverage ingredients, flavors and fragrances.
Elemica Introduces New Benefits to Its Digital Supply Network and Supply Chain Solutions for Improving Customer Experience and Digitization
Brings Improvements in Efficiencies, Productivity and Value Across Supply Chains - November 10, 2018 - Elemica
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Granted Patent for Noncarbonate Electrolytes for Silicon Anodes
Wildcat’s successful US Dept. of Energy project yields granted patent for a noncarbonate electrolyte that outperforms fluoroethylene carbonate based solutions on silicon anodes. - November 06, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
US Army ARDEC Certifies QMaxx CLP: QMaxx MilSpec CLPTM Meets or Exceeds MilSpec for MIL-PRF-63460F
On October 9, 2018, the US Army, Research, Development and Engineering Command (ARDEC) issued a letter of acknowledgement stating that QMaxx Type “A” liquid CLP has passed both laboratory and live-fire testing and is certified for “DoD competitive procurement and use” and added to the DoD Qualified Products List for CLP. During live-fire testing, firearms are exposed to salt spray, extreme temperatures and fine particulates; QMaxx MilSpec CLP meets or exceeds the requirements - November 01, 2018 - QMaxx Products Group
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces AdvantaSil(TM) Ultra Low Temperature Silicone Tubing That’s Engineered for Temperatures as Low as -112°C
New AdvantaSil Ultra Low Temperature Silicone Tubing is designed to aid pharmaceutical and biopharm manufacturers with protecting their high-value cell and drug products. The platinum-cured tubing is engineered for Single-Use applications involving cold storage and transport. It’s the first commercially-available tubing engineered for flexibility and crush resistance upon removal from a minus 86 degrees C freezer. A video on AdvantaPure’s website shows the test procedures and results. - November 01, 2018 - AdvantaPure
Molecular Products Group Announces a New Global Headquarters
Colorado-based company, Molecular Products Group, is pleased to announce the opening of its new global headquarters in Louisville Colorado. Open House Molecular Products Group, a world leader in the design and manufacture of life critical devices for the treatment of breathable gases, will hold... - October 30, 2018 - Molecular Products
Fabricate Plastic Vise Jaws Using Plasti-Block™ Plastics
This week’s Alternative Tuesday segment from the Acutabove Woodworking channel features a project to fabricate Vise Jaws Using Plasti-Block™ Plastics. - October 11, 2018 - Plasti-Block
Mason Color Works, Inc. to Exhibit Cobalt Nucleating Compounds at the Investment Casting Institute's Annual Technical Conference and Expo
Mason Color Works, Inc. will be exhibiting cobalt nucleating compounds at the Investment Casting Institute’s (ICI) 65th Annual Technical Conference and Expo in Kansas City, MO, October 21-24, 2018. The four cobalt compounds include: K-4704 Cobalt Aluminate, K-4538 Cobalt Meta Silicate,... - October 10, 2018 - Mason Color Works
Estron Chemical Announces Grand Opening of New Innovation and Technology Center
Estron Chemical is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new Center for Innovation and Technology located in Calvert City, KY. - October 09, 2018 - Estron Chemical
Interflon USA Introduces Interflon Food Lube with MicPol™ Technology
Interflon USA manufactures and sells Food Lube, a high-quality food-grade lubricant for use in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and animal feed industries. - October 07, 2018 - Interflon USA
MobileSpecs New Web-Based Search for Injection Molding Processing Data Now Available for Free
Website now includes plastic injection molding processing parameters for 20,000 plastic materials. - September 14, 2018 - Mobile Specs
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Expands Electrolyte Additive Technologies Available for License
New additives enable increased lithium-ion cycle life, coulombic efficiency and thermal stability. - September 11, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Dormakaba Signs 6-Year Enterprise AMS Contract with GyanSys
GyanSys Inc. (“GyanSys”), a leading IT services provider, and dormakaba have signed a 6-year Enterprise Application Management Support (AMS) contract to support dormakaba’s current diverse array of IT systems primarily running on SAP, Salesforce, and Microsoft Platforms. Remo... - September 07, 2018 - GyanSys Inc
Keene Village Plastics Announces Three New Flexible Filaments
Keene Village Plastics is pleased to announce and introduce three new premium flexible filaments. - August 22, 2018 - Keene Village Plastics
Luminit Announces Light Shaping Micro Optics Capabilities for LIDAR, Time of Flight, Facial ID and Eye/Head Tracking
The company now offers in-house direct-writing of masters to bring custom micro-optics design from conception to high volume production. - August 09, 2018 - Luminit
Iron Horse Terminals - Construction Begins at Beaumont Rail Facility
Iron Horse Terminals breaks ground on a 1,200 car rail yard which will begin initial operations at the end of 2018. - August 08, 2018 - Iron Horse Terminals
Mobile Specs App Now Available for Free to Plastics Processors
Mobile Specs App now free for plastics processors and includes up to 25 processing parameters for more than 20,000 commercially available plastic materials from over 100 resin suppliers. - August 07, 2018 - Mobile Specs
New Connecticut Manufacturer Looks to Engage Millennials
The Leszczynski family is doing something innovative with a new small manufacturing company in Waterbury. They held an Open House yesterday featuring facility tours and the Super Duper Weenie truck. - August 06, 2018 - K4 Machining
Rust Bullet, LLC Announces Rust Bullet® DuraGrade Concrete: High-Performance, High-Build, Superior Protective Coating for Concrete
Rust Bullet, LLC today announced availability of a high-performance, high-build, superior protective coating for concrete: DuraGrade Concrete. DuraGrade Concrete has outstanding adhesion to concrete surfaces and is scratch, chip, chemical and UV resistant, requiring no primer, basecoat, or topcoat. - July 23, 2018 - Rust Bullet, LLC
ALPCO Releases STELLUX® Chemi Active GLP-1 (7-36) Amide ELISA to Accurately Quantify Fasted Levels
ALPCO, a leading producer of research and clinical immunoassays, recently announced the launch of its STELLUX® Chemi Active GLP-1 (7-36) amide ELISA. The chemiluminescence ELISA features increased sensitivity to accurately quantify active GLP-1 (7-36) amide levels as low as 1.5 pg/mL with a 25... - July 17, 2018 - ALPCO
AdvantaPure® Introduces New Case Studies on Tubing, Closures and Molded Assemblies; Each Study Describes Processing Problems, Customer Goals, and Product Solutions
Three new case studies from AdvantaPure highlight fluid transfer challenges in the biopharm and pharmaceutical industries. One study explores leak-proof container systems coupled with the goal of foam reduction. Another focuses on Single-Use molded tubing assemblies in a final fill application. The third examines how a customer decided between movable totes and two styles of clean room wall pass-through systems. - July 14, 2018 - AdvantaPure
The OPL and Commercial Laundry Dispenser for the Digital World
Innovation and technological sophistication for OPL and commercial laundry applications. - July 10, 2018 - DEMA Engineering Company
Mason Color Works Inorganic Color Pigment 7389 Catalina Testing Demonstrates Superior Degradation Resistance Properties Versus Competitor Pool Colors
Mason Color Works has conducted testing on its complex inorganic colored pigment 7389 Catalina alongside two additional pigments used in the pool industry. Testing reveals 7389 Catalina has superior degradation resistance properties to chemicals used in maintaining pools, versus competitor pool... - June 27, 2018 - Mason Color Works
Campio Completes 201,810 SF Sale-Leaseback in New Albany, OH
Campio is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a 201,810 SF sale-leaseback project located at 8865 Smith Mills Road-North, New Albany OH 43054 on behalf of their client, Amcor Rigid Plastics. The buyer was Livingston Street Capital, LLC which is controlled by Peter Scola and Joe... - June 23, 2018 - Campio
Molecular Glasses, Inc. Files Patent on New BOOster™ Technology That Increases Light Output of Solution-Coated (Inkjet) OLEDs by 150%
Molecular Glasses, Inc. has filed for patent protection for its "Solvent Coatable OLED Emitter Composition Containing Metal Nanoparticles and Emitter Materials in Noncrystallizable Molecular Organic Semiconductors." This filing expands Molecular Glasses patent portfolio and converts a... - June 22, 2018 - Molecular Glasses
Markus Bucher Joins Career Opportunities International
Announcing the appointment of Markus Bucher as C.O.I.'s Executive Search Business Partner based out of Dallas, Texas. - June 19, 2018 - Career Opportunities International LLC
AdvantaPure® Completes Full BPOG Extractables Testing of Several Silicone and TPE Tubing Products; Provides Drug Manufacturers with Extensive Test Results for Comparison
Tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure announces the completion of BPOG testing on three of its tubing lines used for biopharm and pharmaceutical applications. Two styles of silicone tubing – standard and high pressure – and the company’s weldable and sealable TPE tubing now offer full BPOG test results for extractable compounds. Tests were performed by a fully-accredited, third-party test lab using a variety of analytical techniques. Results are available upon request. - June 14, 2018 - AdvantaPure
SILLAC - RegVine to Boost Chemical Management Compliance
Partnership to benefit Latin American and Caribbean Industry: Specialists in International Law on Latin America and the Caribbean, S.C. - SILLAC announced the immediate availability of SILLAC Safety Data Sheet Management Plan, which includes SDS Authoring, Management, Distribution, Hazard Communication, and Chemicals Regulatory Consulting. - May 28, 2018 - Specialists in International Law on Latin America and the Caribbean, S.C. - SILLAC
SCHWING Technologies Features Fluidized Bed Process Technology at Achema 2018
New solutions for particulate high-performance energy storage precursors and storage components. - May 28, 2018 - SCHWING Technologies GmbH
Badger Applauds Hawaii’s Ban of Reef Harming Sunscreens
Maker of people and planet-friendly mineral sunscreens and other organic personal care products joins eleven safe sunscreen brands in supporting the ban and raising public awareness. - May 25, 2018 - W.S. Badger Company
Doug Grogg is Air Hydro Power's New Pneumatic Product Specialist
Air Hydro Power is proud to introduce its newest Pneumatic Product Specialist: Doug Grogg. With over 12 years of experience, his knowledge will add a new level of support to the AHP sales team. - May 23, 2018 - Air Hydro Power, Inc.
NewAge(R) Industries Welcomed Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to Discuss ESOPs in the State and Help Promote Employee Ownership; Meetings Focused on the Benefits of ESOPs
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf visited plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries on Monday, May 14, 2018, to talk about employee ownership and how the practice can be promoted throughout the state. The Governor attended roundtable meetings with current and retired NewAge employee-owners and with CEOs of other PA. ESOP companies. A plant tour of NewAge’s newly-renovated facility showed Governor Wolf how engaged the employee-owners are and how the successful manufacturer continues to grow. - May 19, 2018 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Anti-Gravity Technology Startup, KGE Looks at "Extreme" Hot Air Balloons
Hydrogen light pump-jets in nanotube graphene sponges and composite films proposed as first step in anti-gravity propulsion technology. - May 15, 2018 - KGE
SABIC - Local Content Conference in Houston
SABIC calls on global investors to tap growing business potential in Saudi Arabia at Local Content Conference in Houston. - May 15, 2018 - Marak Alliance LLC
N&M Specialty Chemicals is Offering the Following Product: Sodium Oleate
N&M Specialty Chemicals is offering Sodium Oleate. This product is used in the production of soaps for the personal care and industrial markets. It is vegetable based and no animals were used for product testing. - May 15, 2018 - N&M Specialty Chemicals
Molecular Glasses, Inc. Unveils New Brand Identity and Corporate Website
Molecular Glasses, a global leader in advanced organic materials for Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology, has unveiled a new brand identity and corporate website. Molecular Glasses’ new brand is rooted in the leading-edge value the company and its products provide, as well as the... - May 14, 2018 - Molecular Glasses
Campio Completes 107,880 SF Lease in Greenwood, IN
Campio with the partnership of Colliers International is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a 107,880 SF lease project located at 642 Chaney, Greenwood IN on behalf of their client, Amcor Rigid Plastics. The landlord was Pinchal & Company represented by Bryan Poynter of... - May 12, 2018 - Campio
Campio Completes 222,563 SF Lease in Hazelwood, MO
Campio is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a 222,563 SF lease project located at 6200 Aviator Drive, Hazelwood MO on behalf of their client, Amcor Rigid Plastics. The landlord was Panattoni represented by Katie Haywood and Brian Bush of CBRE. About Campio Campio is a... - May 12, 2018 - Campio
BASF Reaffirms Fitz Chem Territory Appointment in HI&I for Glucopon APG's
BASF has confirmed the appointment of Fitz Chem Nagase in MN, WI, IL, IN, ND and SD to distribute alkylpolyglucosides under the tradenames Glucopon, APG and Dehypound Advanced in the Home Care and I&I markets. - May 10, 2018 - Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group
AB Specialty Silicones Increases Manufacturing and Storage Capacity of Specialty Silicone Raw Materials
AB Specialty Silicones has completed a significant plant expansion in a continuing effort to meet the growing needs of the silicone marketplace. At the center of the project is a new reactor that dramatically increases the company's annual specialty fluid production capabilities. To accommodate the... - May 03, 2018 - AB Specialty Silicones
In Focus Brands Back in California
After a two year absence, In Focus Brands is back in California launching a high performance marine product line for HullSpeed® and developing a new television series with their partners at IFP Films. - May 02, 2018 - In Focus Brands
Pajarito Powder Announces Advanced Engineered Electrolyzer Catalysts (EEC)
Pajarito Powder, LLC, a ventured-backed company located in Albuquerque, NM, USA announced the release a new product line of Engineered Electrolyzer Catalysts, or EEC, that dramatically improves performance and energy efficiency in PEM, Alkaline and AEM electrolyzer applications. - April 28, 2018 - Pajarito Powder, LLC
Agilyx Corporation and INEOS Styrolution Sign MOU to Advance the Circularity of Polystyrene
Agilyx Corporation and INEOS Styrolution have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for deploying Agilyx’s de-polymerisation technology at or near to an INEOS Styrolution facility in North America. The aim is to convert post-consumer polystyrene waste into styrene monomer that can be used to re-manufacture new polystyrene products. - April 28, 2018 - Agilyx
INDEVCO Plastics to Showcase Flexible Packaging for Specific Industries at NPE2018
INDEVCO Plastics will exhibit to over 65,000 packaging professionals attending NPE2018: the Plastics Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from May 7-11. Visitors can find the flexible packaging manufacturer in Booth #S31093 in the “Processors Zone.” - April 28, 2018 - INDEVCO Group
Molecular Glasses, Inc. to Present and Exhibit at Upcoming Society for Information Display’s Annual Symposium and Tradeshow in Los Angeles
Molecular Glasses announced today that the company will exhibit and present at Display Week, the upcoming Society for Information Display's annual symposium and tradeshow. The event is being held from May 20 – 25, 2018, at the Los Angeles, CA convention center. “Molecular Glasses is... - April 23, 2018 - Molecular Glasses
Local Content Conference Houston 2018: Keynote Speakers Update
The Local Content Conference Houston 2018 is being held on 01-02 May 2018 at JW Marriott Houston Downtown, 806 Main St., Houston, Texas, USA. 77002. The event will feature presentations from notable speakers on local content from countries including USA, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Mexico, Columbia, Argentina and Nigeria. The networking opportunities and brilliant exchange of ideas on sustainable local content, which will benefit the local economy, and attract FDI will be worthwhile. - April 23, 2018 - Marak Alliance LLC
Keene Village Plastics and 3D Printlife Create First Complete Line of Eco-friendly ABS, PETG & Performance rPET 3D Filaments
KVP and 3D Printlife partnered together to create the first complete line of eco-friendly ABS, PETG & Performance rPET 3D filaments under the product line N-Vire™. N-Vire BioABS, N-Vire BioPETG, N-Vire BioPrPET are the product names. Keene Village Plastics is always looking for ways to... - April 22, 2018 - Keene Village Plastics
Luminit Light Shaping Diffusers® Material Added to AMECA’s List of Acceptable Plastics in Automotive Exterior Lighting
The company’s automotive-grade diffuser material has been accepted by AMECA as meeting the three-year weathering test for plastics used in optical lenses and reflex reflectors. - April 20, 2018 - Luminit
Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group Awarded BASF EMB Platinum Distributor of the Year
Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group – a customer-centered distributor of specialty chemicals has been awarded BASF’s Care Chemicals EMB Platinum Distributor of the Year Award for 2017. There are two performance levels associated with the award and Fitz Chem achieved Platinum, the highest award... - April 12, 2018 - Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group
INDEVCO Plastics to Exhibit at NPE2018
The largest global petrochemical packaging supplier will showcase its wider range of flexible packaging products in Orlando, Florida in May. - April 12, 2018 - INDEVCO Group
KENX Announces the Agenda for Analytical Procedures & Methods Validation
KENX is proud to announce that the agenda for its Analytical Procedures & Methods Validation Conference has been released. The event is being held June 26-28, 2018 at The Bahia Resort Hotels, San Diego, CA. The largest event of its kind, offering over 20 tutorials that address today’s top... - April 11, 2018 - KENX