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.
Independent Computer Consulting Group Bolsters Its Solution Offering for Process Manufacturing Businesses with Infor Cloudsuite PLM for Process (Optiva)
By streamlining and enhancing product quality assurance processes and refining recipe management capabilities, this solution simplifies and centralizes the intricate operations inherent in process manufacturing, ensuring consistent excellence in product quality, compliance, and efficiency across the production lifecycle. - February 16, 2024 - ICCG
Thunderous Exhibit – RAMPF Presents Thor’s Hammer
High-performance polyurethane, silicone, and epoxy systems for theme park and specialty tooling at IAAPA 2023 – Booth 1671. - November 15, 2023 - RAMPF
RAMPF – Materials & Processing Technology for EV Battery Production
High-performance reactive resins and automated dispensing systems for sealing, potting, and bonding at Advanced Battery Technology Innovation Summit in Detroit, MI – Booth 12 - November 08, 2023 - RAMPF
Maximum Protection & Maximum Speed – Electronics Manufacturing with RAMPF
productronica 2023 – Electro casting resins and gap fillers / Automated production systems with integrated dispensing technology. - October 27, 2023 - RAMPF
Trucent Unveils Groundbreaking QuantumClear Technology at GlassBuild 2023
Trucent's QuantumClear at GlassBuild 2023 is a game-changer for the glass industry. Beyond returning clear fluid and offering real-time fines separation, it produces a substantially moisture-free cake. With processing capacities ranging from 10 to 400 gallons per minute (GPM), QuantumClear sets a new benchmark. Visit Booth #3151. Learn more at Trucent.com. - October 25, 2023 - Trucent
Compact, Flexible & Cost-Effective – RAMPF’s New Multipurpose Cell MC-EASY
Fast and precise dispensing of gap filler and casting applications / Standard model now offers even greater versatility. - October 22, 2023 - RAMPF
RAMPF Presents Tooling & Composite Engineering Solutions at CAMX 2023
High-performance modeling and mold engineering materials and holistic composite part manufacturing – Building C/Booth U42. - October 20, 2023 - RAMPF
Eco-shell™ Adds 99.9% Antibacterial Efficacy to Long List of Eco-Certifications and Patents
Products made with eco-shell™ can achieve up to 50% plastic reduction, 70% carbon reduction, and are now certified to be recyclable and antibacterial. - October 18, 2023 - Spark Sourcing
Roppe Corporation Awarded Sourcewell Contract Over 65 Years of Proven Service & Dependability Lead to Prestigious Contract Award
Roppe Corporation has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Flooring Materials with Related Supplies and Services category at Sourcewell. Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization offering a cooperative purchasing program with more than 400 competitively solicited... - October 17, 2023 - Roppe Holding Company
RAMPF Appoints New General Manager at Chinese Subsidiary
Experienced manager and chemical expert Tiger Meng succeeds Marco Hamacher at RAMPF (Nantong). - October 13, 2023 - RAMPF
Quadrant Performance Materials Names Geoff Stephenson as Vice President of Sales
Quadrant Performance Materials (QPM), a global leader in high-performance materials, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Geoff Stephenson as its new Vice President of Sales. In this strategic leadership role, Mr. Stephenson will drive the company's sales efforts and strengthen its spray... - September 27, 2023 - Quadrant Performance Materials
EX Industries, LLC Opens in Houston, TX
Hazardous Area Distribution Company adds a new location increasing presence in the GoM. - September 27, 2023 - Ex Industries, LLC
Process & Automation Expertise for Sealing, Casting, & Bonding
RAMPF at Fakuma 2023 – Holistic production systems with integrated dispensing technology / Focus topic electric mobility. - September 23, 2023 - RAMPF
Material & Processing Technology for Battery Pack Production
RAMPF Group, Inc. is presenting foam gaskets, electro casting resins, adhesives, automated dispensing technology solutions, and premium contract manufacturing services for sealing, casting, and bonding battery packs at Battery Show 2023 from September 12 to 14 in Novi, MI – Booth 2122. Foam... - September 06, 2023 - RAMPF
Premium Contract Manufacturing Services for Sealing, Casting, and Bonding
RAMPF presents holistic material and processing technology know-how at Fabtech 2023 – Booth D40651 - August 24, 2023 - RAMPF
Leading Glass Fluid Filtration Company, Trucent, Appoints Michael Ondrus as Global Key Account Manager
Trucent Industrial Solutions proudly announces Michael Ondrus as the new Global Key Account Manager – Brittle Materials. Ondrus will lead Trucent's expansion in the global brittle materials fabrication market. Trucent Industrial Solutions, known for its Centrasep brand, is a renowned provider of fluid separation solutions for the glass and brittle materials sector. Ondrus will be based in Trucent's Industrial Solutions division in Noblesville, IN. - August 03, 2023 - Trucent
Research Shows Specialty Chemicals and Materials Industry Experienced Significant Challenges in Q1
The specialty chemicals and materials industry experienced significant challenges in the first quarter of 2023 due to the ongoing macroeconomic slowdown, with a decline of 11% and 20% in volume and EBITDA, respectively, compared to the prior year. - July 24, 2023 - Creov Group
PharmStars Announces Spring 2023 Accelerator Graduates: 13 Digital Health Startups Complete PharmStars’ Pharma-Focused Accelerator Program
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, announces that 13 startups have graduated from its Spring 2023 program focused on “Innovations in Women’s Health or Health Equity.” The graduating startups successfully completed PharmaU, PharmStars’ 10-week program. PharmaU culminated with a Showcase Event, held in Boston in May, that brought together the participating startups and PharmStars’ innovation-minded pharma members. - June 20, 2023 - PharmStars
Brand New – Elastomeric Sealing Adhesive by RAMPF Polymer Solutions
High-performance, two-component polyurethane system RAKU® PUR 49-6006 Black for automotive, battery, and filter applications. - June 16, 2023 - RAMPF
Quadrant, Synonymous with Quality and Customer Service, Returns to Spray Foam Industry: Highly Experienced Team, Same Great Products
Quadrant Performance Materials (QPM) today launched as the latest spray foam manufacturing company to serve the construction industry. - June 14, 2023 - Quadrant Performance Materials
Keene Family Holdings Announces Rebranding as KEENE, Inc.
Keene Family Holdings, a prominent manufacturing company specializing building products and systems, is thrilled to announce its rebranding as KEENE, Inc. This strategic move comes after years of successful growth in building brands in both commercial and residential construction. The overall size... - June 07, 2023 - Keene Inc.
Brentwood Expands Manufacturing Capacity in Tijuana, Mexico
Brentwood Industries, Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operation in Tijuana, Mexico. The expansion comes five years after the launch of the first operation and adds an additional 100,000 square feet of production space. - June 06, 2023 - Brentwood Industries, Inc.
Nohbo Secures Series A Funding to Drive Expansion of Sustainable Personal Care Technologies
Nohbo, a leader in the development of groundbreaking water-soluble packaging technologies, today announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, led by Material Impact Fund. While the financial details remain undisclosed, the round includes participation from Dara Holdings, Susquehanna Private Equity Investments, LLLP, and SaferMade. The funds will bolster Nohbo's growth within the hospitality sector and expedite the widespread adoption of its revolutionary technology. - June 05, 2023 - Nohbo
AcceleDev Celebrates Its 20 Year Anniversary
AcceleDev Chemical LLC, a leading strategic supplier of Pharmaceutical process custom synthesis services, is proud to celebrate its 20th Anniversary this month. Since its inception in 2003, AcceleDev has remained focused on helping pharmaceutical and biotech companies deliver life-saving... - May 25, 2023 - AcceleDev Chemical LLC
Alpyne Strategy to Host Refrigerant Briefing for Spring 2023
Alpyne Strategy, a leading industrial and HVAC marketing agency in Murfreesboro, TN, will host a Refrigerant Briefing for Spring 2023 live webinar event on Thursday, June 8 at 12:00pm CST. In this 1-hour session, HVAC-R stakeholders can learn the top refrigerant insights from this spring. Topics... - May 21, 2023 - Alpyne Strategy
Aculon® Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Ellsworth Adhesives
Aculon, Inc. signs non-exclusive global distribution agreement with Ellsworth Adhesives. The agreement allows Ellsworth Adhesives to distribute Aculon's NanoProof 3 Series, a drop-in replacement series to 3M's Novec electronic grade coatings. - May 18, 2023 - Aculon Inc
Fast and Sustainable Production of Pattern Plates and Core Boxes
GIFA 2023: RAMPF presents extremely abrasion-resistant board materials for the foundry industry – Hall 15 / Booth 15D08. - May 18, 2023 - RAMPF
ImaGEN Teams Up with Noah Chemicals to Introduce Cutting-Edge Chemical Solutions for Hydrogen Generation on Demand
ImaGEN Inc., a leader in hydrogen generation systems, has partnered with Noah Chemicals, a renowned chemical manufacturing and services provider, to develop a groundbreaking on-demand hydrogen generation technology that promises to revolutionize the energy industry. With potential applications... - May 17, 2023 - Noah Chemicals
Kapoor Plastics Introduces High-Quality Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheets for Diverse Applications
With a wide variety of configurations and thicknesses available, Kapoor Plastics' multiwall polycarbonate sheets are designed to meet the diverse needs of customers. - May 11, 2023 - Kapoor Plastics
BOC Sciences Unveils Comprehensive Capabilities of Custom Peptide Drug Conjugate
BOC Sciences unveils its comprehensive capabilities of custom peptide drug conjugate from project design to commercial production. - May 09, 2023 - BOC Sciences
New Silicone Gap Fillers from RAMPF
PCIM Europe 2023: Casting systems with maximum thermal conductivity and elasticity for applications in power electronics – Hall 6 / Booth 6-429. - April 24, 2023 - RAMPF
Driving Forward the Future of Mobility – RAMPF Electro Casting Resins
High-performance polyurethane, epoxy, and silicone systems for automotive and electromobility at productronica China – Hall W5 / Booth 5770. - April 09, 2023 - RAMPF
Expanded Analytical Chemistry Lab at Covalent Provides Comprehensive Testing for Solids and Liquids
A new ICP-OES and microwave digestor at Covalent Metrology round out its chemistry laboratory to deliver complete, modern chemical analysis for solid and liquid samples. - April 06, 2023 - Covalent Metrology
AcceleDev Opens New Commercial Production Facility in China
AcceleDev Chemical LLC, a global chemistry custom synthesis service provider, is pleased to announce the recent January launch of a brand-new Hubei Seagate commercial manufacturing site. The new site was designed primarily to support their growing pharmaceutical partnerships and the increasing... - March 09, 2023 - AcceleDev Chemical LLC
New RAMPF Silicones - High Strength, Low Viscosity, Minimum Shrinkage
Platinum and tin resin portfolio for mold making, rapid prototyping, and art projects / Silicone Molding & Urethane Casting Workshop at AMUG 2023 in Chicago, IL – Booth 98. - March 03, 2023 - RAMPF
RAMPF Makes History
Highly detailed memorabilia made from silicone mold and polyurethane resin for River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Michigan. - February 23, 2023 - RAMPF
Dr. Rüdiger Brockmann Appointed CEO of RAMPF Production Systems
Renowned industry expert joins management team with Stefan Huber and Hartmut Storz. - February 11, 2023 - RAMPF
Antibacterial Polyurethane Systems for Filter Production
RAMPF presents high-performance sealing foams and casting resins at AHR Expo in Atlanta, GA – Building C, Level 1 / C7011 - January 19, 2023 - RAMPF
RAMPF – Material & Machine for Filter Production
Filtech 2023 – High-performance sealing foams, adhesive systems, and casting resins / Automated production systems with integrated dispensing technology. - January 18, 2023 - RAMPF
Garbo Flatware Announces the Launch of Its New Stainless Steel, Plastic Handle Cutlery in Guangzhou
Garbo Flatware, a global leader and highly acclaimed industrial and trading enterprise, is delighted to announce the launch of its new plastic handle kitchen cutlery in Guangzhou. - December 21, 2022 - Garbo Flatware
PharmStars Announces “Innovations in Women’s Health and Health Equity” Theme for Spring 2023 Accelerator
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, is now accepting applications for its Spring 2023 cohort with the theme “Digital Innovations in Women’s Health and Health Equity.” Startups with digital innovations that promote more equitable, inclusive healthcare for underserved population or focused on women’s health (e.g., breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer; gynecological conditions; osteoporosis; menopausal, hormonal, and reproductive conditions) are welcome to apply. - December 05, 2022 - PharmStars
Garrison Minerals' Products Now NSF-Certified
Garrison Minerals is excited to announce the formal certification of the AlkapHix®, MaripHix™, and OxipHix® product lines by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). - November 18, 2022 - Garrison Minerals
RAMPF – Brand New Liquid Polyurethanes for Theme Park and Specialty Tooling
RAMPF Group, Inc. is presenting its encompassing range of advanced liquid polyurethanes, silicones, and epoxy systems for theme park and specialty tooling at IAAPA 2022 from today, November 15, to November 18 in Orlando, FL – Booth 2065. RAMPF Group, Inc. is a market-leading producer of... - November 18, 2022 - RAMPF
BOC Sciences: ADC Analysis and Characterization Support Development, Registration, and Release
BOC Sciences announces support for antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development, registration, and release by providing a comprehensive set of analysis and characterization technologies. - November 11, 2022 - BOC Sciences
BOC Sciences Makes Easy Access to Polymerization Tech
Owing to the continuously upgraded synthesis technologies and analytical abilities, BOC Sciences has performed well in the polymer industry, serving the community with a comprehensive product portfolio and valuable technical support. - November 11, 2022 - BOC Sciences
Efficient Sealing, Casting & Bonding – With RAMPF
First-class contract manufacturing services for automotive, electronics, energy technology, household appliance, lighting, and medical technology industries at Fabtech 2022 in Atlanta, GA – Booth B4744 - November 09, 2022 - RAMPF
PharmStars Announces Fall 2022 Startup Showcase Event
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, announces that its Fall 2022 Showcase Event will begin on November 8, 2022. The Showcase is the culmination of a 10-week startup accelerator program. At the Showcase Event, startups will make formal presentations to and meet... - November 08, 2022 - PharmStars
Beaulieu International Group Acquires Leading US Synthetic Turf Manufacturer Act Global, Strengthening Its Position in the Growing Market for Sports Turf
Through this acquisition, B.I.G. strengthens its position in the global artificial grass market, especially in the sports segment. Act Global has close to 300 certified fields installed and holds soccer (FIFA), hockey (FIH) and rugby (WR) certifications. No financial details are disclosed on the transaction. - November 02, 2022 - Act Global
MATELEC 2022 – Automated Dispensing Solutions; High-Performance Sealing Systems, Holistic Service Offering
RAMPF and its Spanish partner SIBILS at the electrical and electronics industry fair in Madrid – hall 7 / booth 7D01A - October 29, 2022 - RAMPF
Kantify and Mcule Harness the Power of Data to Accelerate Drug Discovery
Kantify, using its AI technology for drug discovery and Mcule, with its compound sourcing platform, are collaborating to leverage data for better hit prediction. - October 17, 2022 - Mcule