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.
Robco of America Offers Dependable Repair Services for All Models of Mechanical Seals
The renowned seal and service provider in Texas is offering 24-hour emergency repair services to improve the functionality of industrial systems. - November 11, 2021 - Robco of America
Robco of America’s Emergency Mechanical Seal Repair Reduces Factories’ Downtime in Houston
Factories across Houston have been saved from losing valuable production hours with Robco of America’s mechanical seal repair services. - November 11, 2021 - Robco of America
RAMPF – Holistic Solutions for Sealing, Casting, Bonding, and Automation
High-performance reactive resin systems & innovative production systems with integrated dispensing technology at MECSPE 2021 – Hall 36 / Booth C47. - November 11, 2021 - RAMPF
Perma Pure Completes Acquisition of Clayborn Labs, a Leader in Thermal Sample Gas Conditioning
Perma Pure, a Halma company and industry leader in moisture management and sample gas conditioning products, is excited to announce the acquisition of Clayborn Labs. Founded in the 1960s with a revolutionary heat tape product used in the aerospace industry, Clayborn went on to develop an... - November 05, 2021 - Perma Pure
BDA Advises Silatronix on Sale to Koura
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Silatronix, has been sold to Koura, a division of Orbia. BDA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Silatronix and its shareholders. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Silatronix® is the leading producer of patented organosilicon... - November 04, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
SMARTFormulator Unveils New Nutritional Management Module, SaaS Model, Manufacturing-ERP Features and a New Product Announcement at NYSCC Supplier’s Day New York 2021
Another round of innovation and features promoting market alignment for the cosmetics/personal care industry, Nutrition & Paints/Adhesives Industry. - October 25, 2021 - Data-Biz: SMARTFormulator Division
SCHURTER Offers Antimicrobial Switches
Switches that disinfect themselves. Sound too good to be true? Well, it is possible. Antimicrobial coatings inhibit the growth of microorganisms and even kill them. Perfectly suited for medical technology, publicly used sanitation areas and the food service industry. - October 22, 2021 - SCHURTER Inc.
Ultra-Fast, Ultra-Precise – RAMPF Optimizes Electronics Production
RAKU® Microwave Curing for thermal activation of high-performance electro casting resins at productronica 2021 – Hall A3 / Booth 339. - October 21, 2021 - RAMPF
Roppe Holding Company Announces Environmentally Preferred Sourcing Designation from Vizient® to Help Expand Flooring Options to Healthcare Facilities
The designation includes both Roppe® and FLEXCO® commercial flooring brands. - October 16, 2021 - Roppe Holding Company
RAMPF Generates Consolidated Sales of EUR 165.4 Million
Fiscal year 2020/21 – Strong growth in reactive resins and recycling solutions / Investments in digitalization and sustainability. - October 16, 2021 - RAMPF
NewAge Industries AdvantaPure(R) Enters the Next Phase of Renovations at Its New Tubing Manufacturing Plant; Several New Clean Rooms are Prepared for Testing
NewAge’s 90,000 sq. ft. facility in Warrington, Pa., now has several clean rooms being readied for testing. The tubing manufacturer has been renovating the nearby additional facility to house several clean rooms for the production of high purity silicone and thermoplastic elastomer tubing for its AdvantaPure division. The tubing is used in COVID-19 and other vaccine manufacturing processes. NewAge anticipates tripling its production capacities for these in-demand products. - October 15, 2021 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Tersus Environmental Receives New Patent from U.S. Patent Office
Tersus Environmental adds to its patent portfolio with issuance of US Patent 11,123,779 B2, Method and a Chemical Composition for Accelerated In Situ Biochemical Remediation. - October 01, 2021 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
NewAge Industries AdvantaPure(R) Completes Its Clean Room Expansion Project; New Space Will be Used for Molding and Assembly
NewAge announces the completion of another clean room expansion at its headquarters in southeastern Pennsylvania. The tubing manufacturer will use the 3,100 sq. ft. area to produce molded silicone connections and Single-Use tubing assemblies for biopharm and pharmaceutical applications such as vaccine development and production. The company is in the process of renovating another building to expand its TPE and silicone tubing manufacturing capacities. - October 01, 2021 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Fakuma 2021: RAMPF Showcases Material, Process & Automation Expertise
Foam gaskets based on polyurethane and silicone / End-to-end production systems featuring integrated dispensing systems. - September 17, 2021 - RAMPF
AdvantaPure(R) Announces Fall Trade Show Appearances - Includes Events in the Northeast U.S.
AdvantaPure, the high purity division of NewAge Industries, will exhibit its silicone and TPE tubing and molded assemblies at the ISPE Boston Show, BioProcess International 2021, and Interphex, all taking place in September and October. AdvantaPure will also highlight its recent clean room expansion and its in-process building renovation at the events. The company is increasing its tubing manufacturing capacity to help meet demand for its Single-Use products. - September 16, 2021 - AdvantaPure
DrainX Liquid Drain Opener - Cleans Hair, Grease and Other Drain Clogs (Made in USA)
Highly concentrated solution goes right through the water and directly to the source of the clogged or slow-running drain. Non-fuming, no acid or bleach odors and safe to use on plumbing. Regular use prevents plumbing problems and water damage. - September 14, 2021 - DrainX
SUSTAIN Biosurfactants Named Best Completion Technology Finalist for World Oil Awards 2021
SUSTAIN™ biosurfactants, the 100%-renewable treatments from Locus Bio-Energy Solutions (Locus BE) that double initial production, have been deemed a best completion technology finalist in the World Oil Awards 2021. The carbon-neutral green technology shows promise in reviving the U.S. shale market by doubling initial oil production and slowing declines in unconventional wells. - September 12, 2021 - Locus Bio-Energy Solutions
Clean-Label Micellar Water Formulation Banishes Trace Chemicals and Outperforms Leading Brand
Locus Performance Ingredients and Genomatica introduce sustainable, natural cleanser featuring Ferma® S sophorolipids and Brontide® natural butylene glycol that eliminates chemical additives and outperforms the current leading brand. The next-generation micellar water replaces controversial legacy ingredients with plant-derived ingredients that provide all the traditional micellar water benefits, but with superior functionality and sustainability. - September 11, 2021 - Locus Performance Ingredients
Sprinturf Introduces Predator™ Turf System for Exceptional Playability and Durability
Sprinturf, a national leader in artificial turf systems that improve cooling, performance and safety, has introduced a new premium dual-fiber turf system that increases durability, improves fiber resilience and provides exceptional playability. The Predator™ turf system seamlessly blends... - September 10, 2021 - Sprinturf
Locus Performance Ingredients Launches New Biosurfactant-Based Personal Care Formulations to Ease Adoption of Clean Label Trend
Ready-to-use formulations utilizing novel Ferma® S sophorolipids help CPG companies replace commonly used surfactants, boost product performance and maximize sustainability. - September 09, 2021 - Locus Performance Ingredients
Powder Processing & Technology, LLC Welcomes Ali Kerr as Operating President
Powder Processing & Technology, LLC (“PPT Group”) is pleased to announce and welcome Ali Kerr as president. Ali has been operating as CEO and owner of RT Process (“RTP”) for the last seven years, a business which he founded and grew into a successful enterprise. The... - September 03, 2021 - Powder Processing & Technology, LLC
Luminit Automotive Technologies Announces Latest Design Win with North American OEM
Luminit Automotive Technologies’ Curved Injection Molded Microstructures are positioned to transform rear combination lights with 3D diffusion technology. - August 25, 2021 - Luminit
Hawk Tools Claims "You Are Wrong About Fabric Waterproofing"
Why toxic waterproofing sprays don’t work and what Hawk Tools is doing about it. - July 29, 2021 - Hawk Tools
Repsol and RAMPF Eco Solutions Further Boost Recycling of Polyurethane
Repsol to have the exclusivity throughout Europe to develop and construct recycled flexible polyol plants with RAMPF technology / Development of new polyols produced from different sources and qualities of post-consumer polyurethane waste. - July 28, 2021 - RAMPF
Dong Sung Oil & Chemical Co., a Korean Metal Working Fluid Company Producing Metal-Working Fluid, Various Industrial Lubricants is Enters Global Market
Dong-Sung Oil & Chemical Co. is a company specializing in metal-working fluid, various industrial lubricants and emulsion for processing fiber in Korea. - July 17, 2021 - Dong Sung Oil & Chemical
Eastman Performance Films Recognizes Advanced Film Solutions as the 2020 LLumar® SelectPro™ National Dealer of the Year
Advanced Film Solutions, Inc. Lutz, FL was recognized as Eastman Performance Films LLumar SelectPro 2020 National Dealer of the Year. Advanced Film Solutions provides high performance window film solutions for the greater Tampa Bay, Orlando & Sarasota regions. Founded in 2007 by Mike Feldman,... - July 15, 2021 - Advanced Film Solutions
Keene Building Products and AMICO Introduce the Ultimate Wall Ventilating and Draining Solution
Keene Building Products and AMICO join forces to combine their world class moisture solutions to offer an ICC code compliant, self-draining vented wall system for use behind stucco, veneer stone, fiber cement and other exterior claddings. This innovative combination creates a dedicated drainage... - July 13, 2021 - Keene Building Products
RAMPF – Conversion of Polyurethane Foam Wastes to Polyols
Foam Expo North America 2021 – Chemical solutions and multifunctional plants for the manufacture of high-quality polyols from waste elastomers. - July 09, 2021 - RAMPF
Bulldog Steel Fabrication Celebrates Their 10th Year of Success
Bulldog Steel Fabrication (BSF), a premier supplier of steel fabricated parts and components in Georgia, is celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary this July. “We are very excited about our big 10th year in business,” said Carlin Thomas, President and General Manager of BSF since 2011. - July 08, 2021 - Bulldog Steel Fabrication, LLC
NewAge(R) Industries-AdvantaPure(R) Begins Another Expansion Project at Its Pennsylvania Headquarters; Erecting Additional Clean Rooms to Manufacture TPE Products
NewAge Industries, the plastic and silicone tubing manufacturer, is expanding at its Southampton, Pa., location by converting over 3,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space into ISO 7 clean rooms. The area will be used as additional space for the molding and assembly of the company’s AdvantaFlex(R) TPE tubing, an item from its AdvantaPure(R) high purity line of products. AdvantaFlex is used in vaccine development and manufacturing processes. - July 08, 2021 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
BDA Advises Navis Capital on Sale of Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group to The Longreach Group
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it has advised Navis Capital on the sale of Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group to The Longreach Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. BDA Partners was the exclusive financial advisor to Navis Capital and Amazon Papyrus on the transaction. BDA also... - July 05, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
Ballard’s Professional Pest Control Beats Out Major Competitors; Local Mom and Pop Business Earns "Top Three" Spot in Houston Area, Second Year in a Row
Local mom and pop business earns “top three” spot in Houston area, second year in a row - June 26, 2021 - Ballard’s Professional Pest Control
Anchor’s First Quarter Sales
Anchor Plastic Sales Announcement - June 22, 2021 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
Keene Family of Companies Welcomes New Director, Business Development
Keene Family of Companies is proud to announce and welcome Richard Muller to the sales organization. Rich joins Keene Building Products as the Director, New Business Development. Born and raised in New York with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Iona College and a Master of Business... - June 18, 2021 - Keene Building Products
NewAge(R) Industries Celebrates 10 Years of Solar Energy; Uses Expansive Rooftop Solar Array for Power Generation
Plastic and silicone tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries installed a rooftop solar array in June 2011 and has been using the sun’s energy for ten years. Over 4,000 solar panels supply a good portion of the company’s electricity needs. The same sustainable energy source is being considered for NewAge’s Warrington, Pa., facility, which is undergoing renovations. As a Certified B Corporation, the company works continuously on its green initiatives. - June 12, 2021 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Antea Expands Into Houston, Texas with New Office
Antea, software company headquartered out of Padova, Italy, is releasing news on its expansion of its Houston Texas Office in the United States. - June 03, 2021 - Antea Canada
CAPS Urges California Governor Newsom to Support Science and State Scientists
Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2021-22 budget plan includes significant increases to California's public science government programs. The California Association of Professional Scientists applauds those proposals -- and urges the governor to now pay competitive wages to the scientists who run those programs. - June 02, 2021 - California Association of Professional Scientists
DEMA Presented the New Rocket XL Chemical Injector
DEMA has launched the new Rocket XL, designed for in-line injection in larger 1/2” NPT pipes, with 1/4” or 3/8” metering barbs for a wide variety of different chemistries. Single and dual barbs are also available. The Rocket injector is the most versatile venturi injector in the marketplace. The design makes it serviceable and will last forever, delivering more pressure for any application and the lowest pressure loss amongst competitive units. - June 02, 2021 - DEMA Engineering Company
BDA Advises Kokido on Sale to European Strategic Investor
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it has advised the shareholders of Kokido on the sale of the company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. BDA Partners was the exclusive financial advisor to Kokido on the transaction. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Kokido is... - May 27, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
The New RAMPF MC Multipurpose Cell
Innovative cell concept combines dispensing, joining, and testing technology in a compact unit. - May 19, 2021 - RAMPF
CFC TERAMATE, a Korean Functional Material Manufacturer, Launched a Highly Transparent Antibacterial Nanodispersion Product
The features of highly transparent antibacterial nanodispersion product are over 99.99% of antibacterial activity within 30 minutes and transmittance of over 95% of visible region. The product is an eco-friendly environmental material based on strong alkaline inorganic materials, and features an antibacterial activity of 99.99% or more against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus within 30 minutes. - May 15, 2021 - CFC TERAMATE Co. Ltd.
Haviland Pool and Spa Offers Three Ways to Ensure Enough Chlorine This Swimming Season
Following the recent shortage of chlorine tablets, Haviland Pool and Spa offers simple maintenance tips to save chlorine and extend the swimming pool season for all. “Diligent hygiene and easy changes to your pool’s maintenance routine can reduce your sanitizer consumption up to 30... - May 13, 2021 - Haviland Pool & Spa
The Importance of Dilution Control in Institutional Cleaning During a Pandemic
An article detailing the lessons learned over a year into the pandemic featuring details on the importance of using dilution control systems in institutional cleaning. - May 12, 2021 - DEMA Engineering Company
USDA BioPreferred Program Certifies Locus Performance Ingredients Biosurfactants as 100% Biobased
Formulators can use Ferma™ S or Amphi™ M renewable sophorolipids as sustainable, high-performance alternatives to chemical surfactants in CPG formulations. - April 24, 2021 - Locus Performance Ingredients
RAMPF – High-Performance Sealing Solutions for the Lighting Industry
Encompassing polyurethane and silicone foam portfolio for LED and fluorescent luminaires. - April 17, 2021 - RAMPF
Continental Products Sets a New Performance Standard 105 Years Later
Continental has proudly served the industry for 105 years as Continental Products, and is ready to serve the industry for another 105 years and more as Continental Performance Coatings. After 105 years of dedication, innovation, wear, and tear, the company has gained character, but it is time for a... - April 08, 2021 - Continental Performance Coatings
Continental Structural Plastics Chooses Visuant® for Business Performance Process
Continental Structural Plastics (CSP), a world leader in lightweight composite materials formulation, advanced product design, and manufacturing technologies, has selected Visuant®, a Business Performance Software, to enhance their strategy execution framework. Wayne Meyer, Director of... - March 29, 2021 - Competitive Solutions, Inc.
CyboSoft Releases pH Control System Design Guide to Help Customers Comply with EPA Rules and Achieve Quick ROI
CyboSoft's pH Control System Design Guide can help industrial plants meet wastewater discharge codes, save chemical reagents, and improve plant safety and productivity. - March 22, 2021 - CyboSoft
TRInternational CEO Megan Gluth-Bohan Assumes 100% Company Ownership
Just shy of a decade of service at TRInternational, CEO Megan E. Gluth-Bohan, Esq. has assumed 100 percent ownership of the chemical distribution company located in Edmonds, WA. Ms. Gluth-Bohan joined the company in 2012 as General Counsel and quickly moved from General Manager to President to CEO... - March 17, 2021 - TRInternational, Inc.
RAMPF – Pioneering the Chemical Recycling of Building Materials
Production of high-quality recycling polyols from post-consumer PU/PIR waste for EU backed project ICEBERG. - March 17, 2021 - RAMPF