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Mercedes wants its vehicles to be made from 40% recycled materials within a decade
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
"Our series production vehicles already contain a lot of recycled material ," said Mercedes' Chief Technology Officer Markus Schäfer.
"Our goal is to become a technology leader in environmental engineering by enabling us to do more with less ," says Markus Schäfer.
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Asahi Kasei to accelerate commercialization trials for polyamide 66 production using biomass intermediates
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
By combining this bio-based HMD with its own polyamide 66 polymerization technology, Asahi Kasei aims to support its goal of being the first to bring to market more sustainable polyamide 66 made using biomass intermediates for automotive and Plastic components and industrial fibers in the electronics sector .
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Bio-Fed signs distribution agreement with KBK in Japan
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
. Bio-Fed, a division of Akro-Plastic GmbH and a member of the Feddersen Group, manufactures and markets biodegradable and bio-based plastic compounds under the M-Vera brand .
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ABB automates bioplastics factory
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
ABB has been awarded a major contract from NatureWorks to provide automation services for its new greenfield plant in Thailand to convert sugarcane into the polylactic acid biopolymer Ingeo .
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LANXESS announces price hike for HDO products
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
HDO is an important precursor for high-performance coatings, fibers, adhesives, polyurethanes, polycarbonate diols, and as a reactive diluent for epoxy resins HDO is an important precursor for high-performance coatings, fibers, adhesives, polyurethanes, polycarbonate diols, and as a reactive diluent for epoxy resins .
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ExxonMobil expects its linear alpha-olefins plant to start production by mid-2023
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
Construction is underway at ExxonMobil's new linear alpha-olefin (LAO) plant at the Baytown petrochemical complex in Texas, with commercial operations expected to begin in mid-2023 .
Construction is underway at ExxonMobil's new linear alpha-olefin (LAO) plant at the Baytown petrochemical complex in Texas, with commercial operations expected to begin in mid-2023 .
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HEXPOL has signed an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in almaak, a specialist in advanced regenerative engineered compounds
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
. Olaf Eichstädt and Thomas Schmeinta, CEOs of Almaak, said: "We see the merger with the HEXPOL Group as the ideal combination to integrate our business into a globally operating, innovative and well-positioned company and to continue our successful business Great opportunity for strategic and sustainable concepts related to engineered compounds .
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LANXESS to present bio-based polyurethane prepolymer Adiprene Green
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess' Polyurethane Materials (URE) business unit will present at the Polyurethane Manufacturers Association (PMA) annual meeting a new family of sustainable Adiprene® Green prepolymers, as well as advanced analytical techniques to support customers in determining the root cause of polyurethane failures .
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Covestro debuts life-enhancing healthcare solutions at MD&M West 2022
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
This new product further expands the company's portfolio of proven materials for different medical applications:● Polycarbonate resins and blends: Covestro's broad product portfolio, including Makrolon® and Makroblend®, provides strength and durability to withstand everyday use in drug delivery devices, dental applications, advanced injection devices, medical device housings, and more and chemical effects .
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KRAIBURG TPE's new universal TPE contains up to 40% post-consumer recycled plastic content
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
In addition, KRAIBURG TPE's universal PCR TPEs have up to 40% post-consumer plastic recycling (PCR) content and can be used in a wide range of consumer and industrial applications .
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With an annual output of 250,000 pieces, Arburg's turnkey solution reduces costs and increases efficiency for Mexican auto parts factories
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
Low energy consumption Combines automation, cost-effectiveness and after-sales serviceLow energy consumption Combines automation, cost-effectiveness and after-sales service (Photo courtesy of Arburg)Timo Arnold, Chief Operating Officer of TB&C Group, said: “Initially, we chose a machine with a clamping force of 1,000 tons to produce the water tank .
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Stellantis announces plans to build EV battery factories in the U.S. and Canada
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
. Stellantis said its new Windsor plant will achieve a production capacity of 45GWh per year .
. Stellantis said its new Windsor plant will achieve a production capacity of 45GWh per year .
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To meet the rapid growth of semiconductor demand, Songyuan's new electronic chemical production line was completed at the end of March
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
(The picture comes from Songyuan)Songwon's investment in electronic chemical production lines and expansion of production capacity will help respond to rapidly growing semiconductor demand .
, Ltd. recently announced that the construction of a new electronic chemical production line in Songwon is nearing completion Songwon Industrial Co.
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BASF becomes the first chemical company to be certified as a sustainable castor product
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
The SuCCESS Code was designed by multiple partners and stakeholders to ensure the goals of the Pragati project and to develop principles for the sustainability of castor seeds, guide and further enable castor producers to provide certified sustainable products in the global market.
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Spanish technology center to develop thermoplastic composites to reduce vehicle weight
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
Furthermore, this method of curing enables the production of thick and complex parts in relatively short cycle times, making thermoplastic carbon fiber reinforced composites many times more efficient than thermosets .
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World's largest 100% recyclable blade made from Arkema's Elium® thermoplastic resin
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
On March 17, 2022, the ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) consortium announced a new step in the industry's ambitious project to transition to a circular economy, using Arkema's Elium® liquid thermoplastic resin and new high-performance fiberglass fabrics Manufactured the first 100% recyclable prototype wind turbine blade .
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Enabling Sustainability Avant Launches NymaxBIO Low Water Absorption and Bio-Based Polyamide Formulations
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
(Photo courtesy of Evante)Nymax BIO materials are available in fiberglass-filled and unfilled formulations and contain 16% to 47% natural fillers made from renewable plants (corn, straw or wheat) .
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16-fold increase in Singapore carbon tax will improve cost competitiveness of low-carbon technologies and electricity imports
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
In the absence of any carbon tax, the proposed electricity import project currently has a landing price of $100/MWh to $150/MWh, much higher than the average wholesale electricity price of the past five years .
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Lubrizol Names Mary Rhinehart Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
Specialty chemicals company The Lubrizol Corporation has named Mary Rhinehart its interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately .
Specialty chemicals company The Lubrizol Corporation has named Mary Rhinehart its interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately .
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MDI products at BASF's North American plant in Geismar suffer from force majeure
Time of Update: 2023-01-27
On March 22, 2022, BASF announced that the 400,000-ton/year MDI unit at the Geismar plant in North America had an unexpected equipment failure, affecting the plant's operational capacity.
BASF is currently carrying out active maintenance on the equipment, and the production interruption is currently forecast to last about three weeks .
