Organik Kimya, a global provider of sustainable polymer chemistry, has brought a new reactor online at its Istanbul site, adding significant capacity for its water-based liquid emulsion polymers. More than a capacity upgrade, the investment is designed to give customers shorter lead times, dependable supply at the height of seasonal demand, and headroom for innovation. […]
WACKER has started production of hybrid polymers at its site in Nünchritz, Germany. WACKER reports that the new production facility is currently undergoing ramp-up. Hybrid polymers serve as binders for high-quality adhesives and sealants and are popular because they are easy to use. Such binders are increasingly being employed by manufacturers of construction and assembly […]
Peninsula Polymers, a North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, announced a strategic partnership with Rodaj, a distributor serving the CASE, packaging, and specialty markets. Grace Matthews Inc. advised Peninsula Polymers on the transaction. “We have been diligent in selecting the right partner in Mexico, and Rodaj is the perfect fit. They share our core […]
Insight Polymers & Compounding has developed a line of carbon nanotube (CNT) concentrates that improve tensile strength and stiffness by 20% to 100% while maintaining impact strength. Initially showcased at the 2024 Compounding World Expo North America, the masterbatches contain 15% CNTs by weight. They can be let down in the associated carrier materials with […]
WACKER recently announced that Dave Bloom has been appointed vice president of the company’s North and Central America (NCA) polymer business activities effective March 1, 2025. He succeeds Mathias Wiedemann, who took over as president of WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS on January 1, 2025. Bloom has served in various leadership roles at WACKER and was the former […]
RAMPF Advanced Polymers, the new company of the international RAMPF Group, officially started operations on Monday, July 1. RAMPF Advanced Polymers was established by merging RAMPF Eco Solutions, RAMPF Polymer Solutions, and RAMPF Tooling Solutions. RAMPF Group reports that with a large product and solution portfolio, global R&D capacities, and a pioneering closed-loop recycling approach, the […]
Franklin Adhesives & Polymers has launched a family of REACH-compliant emulsion removable PSAs with customizable performance balance. Removable PSAs allow short-term bonding while offering the ability to be easily removed without leaving residue or damaging the surfaces – such as paper, plastics, glass, metal, and painted surfaces. These PSAs are widely used in removable labels, […]
Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, a leading innovator of water-based pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), has launched a new REACH-compliant microsphere PSA, Micronax 300-01. Micronax 300-01 is developed for use with ultra-removable applications, such as removable labels, linerless labels, and wall graphics. It offers greater mechanical stability and reduced foam, which improves the coating process. Microsphere technology opens […]
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a large and complex group of synthetic chemicals, have been used in products around the world for more than 60 years. The use of these chemicals in consumer products has become a topic of intense debate, as their prevalence has caused concern among consumers and regulatory bodies. Specialty chemtech company […]
The U.S. National Science Foundation has launched a $9.5 million research funding opportunity in partnership with BASF, Dow, IBM, PepsiCo Inc., and Procter & Gamble Co. Sustainable Polymers Enabled by Emerging Data Analytics (SPEED) is part of NSF’s Molecular Foundations for Sustainability program and seeks to accelerate the discovery and manufacture of superior and sustainable […]
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