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LyondellBasell to build industrial-scale advanced recycling plant in Germany

LyondellBasell announced it has made the final investment decision to build the company’s first industrial-scale catalytic advanced recycling demonstration plant at its Wesseling, Germany, site. Using LyondellBasell’s proprietary MoReTec technology, this plant will be the first commercial scale, single-train advanced recycling plant to convert post-consumer plastic waste into feedstock for production of new plastic materials that can be ran at net zero GHG emissions. The new plant is expected to have an annual capacity of 50,000 tons per year and is designed to recycle the amount of plastic packaging waste generated by over 1.2 million German citizens per year. Construction is planned to be completed by the end of 2025.

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Freudenberg launches sustainable, low-level BPA thermal insulation products

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel launches two advanced thermal insulation products made from low-level Bisphenol A (BPA) recycled PET fibers (rPET) into the global range of comfortemp®, Freudenberg’s thermal insulation brand. The introduction of DOWN FEEL WA 150LB and FIBERBALL WB 400LB underscores Freudenberg’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.

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Rubber process oil market forecast at $17 billion by 2035

The global rubber process oil market is estimated to grow majorly on account of rapid growth in automotive sector. The rubber industry plays a role in the automotive sector particularly in the consumption of Rubber Process Oils. As the global demand for automobiles continues to increase there is a rise in the need for Rubber Process Oils. In 2021, the worldwide revenue generated by the manufacturing industry reached approximately USD 2.80 trillion. This industry heavily depends on rubber products, like tires, gaskets, hoses and shock absorbers that are manufactured using Rubber Process Oils.

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Bridgestone & PGA TOUR advance diversity in golf with inaugural HBCU Invitational

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and the PGA TOUR hosted the inaugural Bridgestone HBCU invitational, a first-of-its-kind tournament featuring competition from 15 HBCU teams at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Ga. The contest is an element of the Bridgestone Collegiate Development Program, part of the PGA TOUR’s Pathway to Progression program, which aims to achieve greater diversity in golf by developing talent from diverse and historically underrepresented groups.

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ENGEL integrates software company TIG

Digital solutions by ENGEL support injection molders along the entire value added process in their production. To provide a holistic experience, the e-connect customer portal is gradually being extended to a production portal. To allow this to happen, ENGEL is relying – among other things – on the know-how of software vendor TIG GmbH. Following the takeover in 2016, the company is now being fully integrated with the ENGEL group.

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IPEX opens flagship manufacturing facility in North Carolina

The new 200,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art injection molding plant is one of the most advanced plastics manufacturing facilities in the industry, and features fully electric injection molding machines, flexible proprietary automation, cloud connectivity, and industry-leading health and safety best practices. The facility will significantly increase IPEX’s U.S. production capability to manufacture fittings for plumbing, electrical, industrial, and municipal applications.

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Plastic-rubber composites market forecast at $3.6 billion by 2033

In 2023, it is expected that the market for plastic-rubber composites will be valued US$ 2,170.9 million. The market is projected to reach US$ 3,638.5 million by 2033, expanding at a 5.3% CAGR over that period according to Future Market Insights. When compared to single materials, these composites offer better performance features. These composites improve the entire functionality, safety, and comfort of automobiles by combining the advantages of both plastic and rubber, such as impact resistance, durability, noise reduction, and vibration dampening.

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