Arkema plans to acquire Agiplast, a company specialized in the regeneration of high performance polymers and its historical partner in recycling operations. The company, with annual sales of around €15 million, operates a plant in Italy and has 32 employees. Agiplast’s strong know-how in mechanical recycling technologies will enable Arkema to offer high quality recycled polymers to its customers.
Read MoreThe MidAtlantic Rubber and Plastics Group will hold a Lunch & Learn event June 24. With an approach firmly grounded in the scientific method, the latest installment of this ongoing series of presentations will highlight the variety of analytical methods that can be employed in root cause failure analysis.
Read MoreCirctec, a specialist in pyrolysis technology and the production of renewable fuels from end-of-life tires, and Birla Carbon, a global carbon black supplier, signed a long-term supply agreement for sustainable carbonaceous materials, creating the largest sustainability footprint in the carbon black industry.
Read MoreThe specialty chemicals company Evonik and China’s largest SLS 3D printer manufacturer Farsoon are strengthening their collaboration in powder-based 3D printing. Both companies aim to open up market access to new large-scale industrial applications in the higher temperature range. Evonik is contributing its expertise in polymer-based 3D printing materials and Farsoon is bringing its expertise in powder-based 3D printers to the joint effort.
Read MoreUnivar Solutions Inc. announced an agreement with Dow to distribute its line of silicone based defoamers DOWSIL™ and XIAMETER™ for agrochemical applications in Mexico. The expanded agreement further solidifies Univar Solutions’ ability to provide a broad range of industry-leading products, solutions and expertise for its agrochemical industry customers
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