by plastics editor | Sep 22, 2017 | Daily News, Environmental, Packaging, Plastics Materials
The idea of the United States taking environmental cues from Kenya, a country that ranks near the bottom for environmental performance, is frightening. Instead of following Kenya’s lead, we should build on initiatives that are already working in the United States to...
by plastics editor | Sep 22, 2017 | Business, Daily News
Swiss chemical maker Clariant AG and U.S.-based Huntsman Corporation have reconfirmed their intention to merge in replying to an open letter from Clariant’s largest stakeholder criticizing the $20 billion deal. In an open letter to Clariant dated Sept. 19, Cayman...
by plastics editor | Sep 22, 2017 | Business, Daily News
Dave Hummel has retired as CEO of polyaryletherketone (PAEK) composite manufacturer Victrex after 24 years as CEO. He is replaced by Jakob Sigurdsson who has more than 20 years’ experience in large multi-national companies, including Rohm & Haas (now part of Dow...
by plastics editor | Sep 22, 2017 | Business, Daily News, Process Recycling
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Washington, has announced it is seeking input from industry professionals on current technical and economic recycling challenges in connection with the REMADE Institute. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) introduced...
by plastics editor | Sep 22, 2017 | Business, Daily News, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Plastics Materials
BERWYN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, announced today the introduction of a diverse range of MAGNUM™ ABS grades new to the North American market....
by plastics editor | Sep 22, 2017 | Business, Daily News, Plastics Materials, Process Recycling
With China’s future as a plastic and paper scrap importer up in the air, other destinations in Asia could take on added importance in 2018. These emerging economies will be the focus of a session at the 2017 Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference Europe. The...
