The technology, which combines the mechanical properties of thermosets with the flexibility of thermoplastics, promotes 100% recyclability and end-of-life circularity.
The new facility will see the production of high-performance resins that can be used in a host of applications including automotive electric components, electrical and electronic connectors, and solar power generation.
Exel Composites announced a new purchasing agreement with chemical manufacturing giant INEOS for over 100 metric tonnes of its ENVIREZ bio-based resin system.
With the exception of demand, the economics of polyolefin supply in the UK and Europe are likely to result in price increases in the second half of 2024, Polymerman explains.
Mike Boswell (aka Polymerman), MD of UK-based materials distributor Plastribution, looks in-depth at the price changes of PVC, feedstock, styrenics, polyolefins and PET in 2023, as well as what to expect in 2024.
BP&R interviews James Stanton, commercial and operations director at Distrupol, to find out what material challenges processors are facing, as well as the next generation of novel and innovative resins.
Production of recycled plastic content is far from meeting demand, posing major industry challenges. Embracing the latest technological advancement in flake sorting helps bridge the gap between supply and demand and gives recyclers a competitive...
How 2022 affected materials prices... and what’s in store for 2023 In his first report of the year, Mike Boswell, managing director, Plastribution, takes a deep dive into the influences on resin prices last year, and looks ahead to 2023.
