Chemicals & Plastics News
Improve your reaction time with insights into the world of chemicals and plastics. This section features news on innovations, technology and companies engaged in the processing and refinement of chemicals, adhesives, sealants, coatings, plastic resin materials, dyes, beverage ingredients, flavors and fragrances.
Research Shows Specialty Chemicals and Materials Industry Experienced Significant Challenges in Q1
The specialty chemicals and materials industry experienced significant challenges in the first quarter of 2023 due to the ongoing macroeconomic slowdown, with a decline of 11% and 20% in volume and EBITDA, respectively, compared to the prior year. - July 24, 2023 - Creov Group
PharmStars Announces Spring 2023 Accelerator Graduates: 13 Digital Health Startups Complete PharmStars’ Pharma-Focused Accelerator Program
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, announces that 13 startups have graduated from its Spring 2023 program focused on “Innovations in Women’s Health or Health Equity.” The graduating startups successfully completed PharmaU, PharmStars’ 10-week program. PharmaU culminated with a Showcase Event, held in Boston in May, that brought together the participating startups and PharmStars’ innovation-minded pharma members. - June 20, 2023 - PharmStars
Brand New – Elastomeric Sealing Adhesive by RAMPF Polymer Solutions
High-performance, two-component polyurethane system RAKU® PUR 49-6006 Black for automotive, battery, and filter applications. - June 16, 2023 - RAMPF
Quadrant, Synonymous with Quality and Customer Service, Returns to Spray Foam Industry: Highly Experienced Team, Same Great Products
Quadrant Performance Materials (QPM) today launched as the latest spray foam manufacturing company to serve the construction industry. - June 14, 2023 - Quadrant Performance Materials
Keene Family Holdings Announces Rebranding as KEENE, Inc.
Keene Family Holdings, a prominent manufacturing company specializing building products and systems, is thrilled to announce its rebranding as KEENE, Inc. This strategic move comes after years of successful growth in building brands in both commercial and residential construction. The overall size... - June 07, 2023 - Keene Inc.
Brentwood Expands Manufacturing Capacity in Tijuana, Mexico
Brentwood Industries, Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operation in Tijuana, Mexico. The expansion comes five years after the launch of the first operation and adds an additional 100,000 square feet of production space. - June 06, 2023 - Brentwood Industries, Inc.
Nohbo Secures Series A Funding to Drive Expansion of Sustainable Personal Care Technologies
Nohbo, a leader in the development of groundbreaking water-soluble packaging technologies, today announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, led by Material Impact Fund. While the financial details remain undisclosed, the round includes participation from Dara Holdings, Susquehanna Private Equity Investments, LLLP, and SaferMade. The funds will bolster Nohbo's growth within the hospitality sector and expedite the widespread adoption of its revolutionary technology. - June 05, 2023 - Nohbo
AcceleDev Celebrates Its 20 Year Anniversary
AcceleDev Chemical LLC, a leading strategic supplier of Pharmaceutical process custom synthesis services, is proud to celebrate its 20th Anniversary this month. Since its inception in 2003, AcceleDev has remained focused on helping pharmaceutical and biotech companies deliver life-saving... - May 25, 2023 - AcceleDev Chemical LLC
Alpyne Strategy to Host Refrigerant Briefing for Spring 2023
Alpyne Strategy, a leading industrial and HVAC marketing agency in Murfreesboro, TN, will host a Refrigerant Briefing for Spring 2023 live webinar event on Thursday, June 8 at 12:00pm CST. In this 1-hour session, HVAC-R stakeholders can learn the top refrigerant insights from this spring. Topics... - May 21, 2023 - Alpyne Strategy
Aculon® Signs Global Distribution Agreement with Ellsworth Adhesives
Aculon, Inc. signs non-exclusive global distribution agreement with Ellsworth Adhesives. The agreement allows Ellsworth Adhesives to distribute Aculon's NanoProof 3 Series, a drop-in replacement series to 3M's Novec electronic grade coatings. - May 18, 2023 - Aculon Inc
Fast and Sustainable Production of Pattern Plates and Core Boxes
GIFA 2023: RAMPF presents extremely abrasion-resistant board materials for the foundry industry – Hall 15 / Booth 15D08. - May 18, 2023 - RAMPF
ImaGEN Teams Up with Noah Chemicals to Introduce Cutting-Edge Chemical Solutions for Hydrogen Generation on Demand
ImaGEN Inc., a leader in hydrogen generation systems, has partnered with Noah Chemicals, a renowned chemical manufacturing and services provider, to develop a groundbreaking on-demand hydrogen generation technology that promises to revolutionize the energy industry. With potential applications... - May 17, 2023 - Noah Chemicals
Kapoor Plastics Introduces High-Quality Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheets for Diverse Applications
With a wide variety of configurations and thicknesses available, Kapoor Plastics' multiwall polycarbonate sheets are designed to meet the diverse needs of customers. - May 11, 2023 - Kapoor Plastics
BOC Sciences Unveils Comprehensive Capabilities of Custom Peptide Drug Conjugate
BOC Sciences unveils its comprehensive capabilities of custom peptide drug conjugate from project design to commercial production. - May 09, 2023 - BOC Sciences
New Silicone Gap Fillers from RAMPF
PCIM Europe 2023: Casting systems with maximum thermal conductivity and elasticity for applications in power electronics – Hall 6 / Booth 6-429. - April 24, 2023 - RAMPF
Driving Forward the Future of Mobility – RAMPF Electro Casting Resins
High-performance polyurethane, epoxy, and silicone systems for automotive and electromobility at productronica China – Hall W5 / Booth 5770. - April 09, 2023 - RAMPF
Expanded Analytical Chemistry Lab at Covalent Provides Comprehensive Testing for Solids and Liquids
A new ICP-OES and microwave digestor at Covalent Metrology round out its chemistry laboratory to deliver complete, modern chemical analysis for solid and liquid samples. - April 06, 2023 - Covalent Metrology
AcceleDev Opens New Commercial Production Facility in China
AcceleDev Chemical LLC, a global chemistry custom synthesis service provider, is pleased to announce the recent January launch of a brand-new Hubei Seagate commercial manufacturing site. The new site was designed primarily to support their growing pharmaceutical partnerships and the increasing... - March 09, 2023 - AcceleDev Chemical LLC
New RAMPF Silicones - High Strength, Low Viscosity, Minimum Shrinkage
Platinum and tin resin portfolio for mold making, rapid prototyping, and art projects / Silicone Molding & Urethane Casting Workshop at AMUG 2023 in Chicago, IL – Booth 98. - March 03, 2023 - RAMPF
RAMPF Makes History
Highly detailed memorabilia made from silicone mold and polyurethane resin for River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Michigan. - February 23, 2023 - RAMPF
Dr. Rüdiger Brockmann Appointed CEO of RAMPF Production Systems
Renowned industry expert joins management team with Stefan Huber and Hartmut Storz. - February 11, 2023 - RAMPF
Antibacterial Polyurethane Systems for Filter Production
RAMPF presents high-performance sealing foams and casting resins at AHR Expo in Atlanta, GA – Building C, Level 1 / C7011 - January 19, 2023 - RAMPF
RAMPF – Material & Machine for Filter Production
Filtech 2023 – High-performance sealing foams, adhesive systems, and casting resins / Automated production systems with integrated dispensing technology. - January 18, 2023 - RAMPF
Garbo Flatware Announces the Launch of Its New Stainless Steel, Plastic Handle Cutlery in Guangzhou
Garbo Flatware, a global leader and highly acclaimed industrial and trading enterprise, is delighted to announce the launch of its new plastic handle kitchen cutlery in Guangzhou. - December 21, 2022 - Garbo Flatware
PharmStars Announces “Innovations in Women’s Health and Health Equity” Theme for Spring 2023 Accelerator
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, is now accepting applications for its Spring 2023 cohort with the theme “Digital Innovations in Women’s Health and Health Equity.” Startups with digital innovations that promote more equitable, inclusive healthcare for underserved population or focused on women’s health (e.g., breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer; gynecological conditions; osteoporosis; menopausal, hormonal, and reproductive conditions) are welcome to apply. - December 05, 2022 - PharmStars
Garrison Minerals' Products Now NSF-Certified
Garrison Minerals is excited to announce the formal certification of the AlkapHix®, MaripHix™, and OxipHix® product lines by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). - November 18, 2022 - Garrison Minerals
RAMPF – Brand New Liquid Polyurethanes for Theme Park and Specialty Tooling
RAMPF Group, Inc. is presenting its encompassing range of advanced liquid polyurethanes, silicones, and epoxy systems for theme park and specialty tooling at IAAPA 2022 from today, November 15, to November 18 in Orlando, FL – Booth 2065. RAMPF Group, Inc. is a market-leading producer of... - November 18, 2022 - RAMPF
BOC Sciences: ADC Analysis and Characterization Support Development, Registration, and Release
BOC Sciences announces support for antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development, registration, and release by providing a comprehensive set of analysis and characterization technologies. - November 11, 2022 - BOC Sciences
BOC Sciences Makes Easy Access to Polymerization Tech
Owing to the continuously upgraded synthesis technologies and analytical abilities, BOC Sciences has performed well in the polymer industry, serving the community with a comprehensive product portfolio and valuable technical support. - November 11, 2022 - BOC Sciences
Efficient Sealing, Casting & Bonding – With RAMPF
First-class contract manufacturing services for automotive, electronics, energy technology, household appliance, lighting, and medical technology industries at Fabtech 2022 in Atlanta, GA – Booth B4744 - November 09, 2022 - RAMPF
PharmStars Announces Fall 2022 Startup Showcase Event
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, announces that its Fall 2022 Showcase Event will begin on November 8, 2022. The Showcase is the culmination of a 10-week startup accelerator program. At the Showcase Event, startups will make formal presentations to and meet... - November 08, 2022 - PharmStars
Beaulieu International Group Acquires Leading US Synthetic Turf Manufacturer Act Global, Strengthening Its Position in the Growing Market for Sports Turf
Through this acquisition, B.I.G. strengthens its position in the global artificial grass market, especially in the sports segment. Act Global has close to 300 certified fields installed and holds soccer (FIFA), hockey (FIH) and rugby (WR) certifications. No financial details are disclosed on the transaction. - November 02, 2022 - Act Global
MATELEC 2022 – Automated Dispensing Solutions; High-Performance Sealing Systems, Holistic Service Offering
RAMPF and its Spanish partner SIBILS at the electrical and electronics industry fair in Madrid – hall 7 / booth 7D01A - October 29, 2022 - RAMPF
Kantify and Mcule Harness the Power of Data to Accelerate Drug Discovery
Kantify, using its AI technology for drug discovery and Mcule, with its compound sourcing platform, are collaborating to leverage data for better hit prediction. - October 17, 2022 - Mcule
BOC Sciences Declares the Availability of 10,000 Impurities, All in Stock
BOC Sciences recently confirmed to its customers that over 10,000 impurities are now in stock, ready for immediate delivery. - October 12, 2022 - BOC Sciences
New Process for Recycling Polyurethane Rigid Foams from Old Refrigerators
Collaboration between KraussMaffei, RAMPF, REMONDIS, and BASF. - October 06, 2022 - RAMPF
Professional Plastics Expands U.S. Northeast Distribution Capabilities
A new facility in Angola doubles the company’s footprint in Western New York and advances its development of a distribution hub and continued growth in the region. - October 05, 2022 - Professional Plastics
BOC Sciences September Promotion: Comprehensive Labeled Peptides with Stable Quality
As a pioneer in stable isotopic labeling chemistry, BOC Sciences develops a large variety of SIL compounds. Its promotion of labeled peptides, the increasingly used materials for convenient detection in research, is on the boil in September. - September 14, 2022 - BOC Sciences
Brighton Fire Authority 9/11 Memorial Preserved by Rhino Shield of Michigan
The 9/11 Memorial at Brighton Fire Authority Main Headquarters has been encapsulated using a process that has sealed the steel memorial and protected it from corrosion and weather. The memorial was erected in 2011 in memory of the victims of the 9/11 attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon. - September 07, 2022 - Rhino Shield of Michigan
BOC Sciences Yields Peptide-siRNA Conjugates of High Quality
BOC Sciences offers high-quality peptide-siRNA conjugates to help clients achieve substantial preclinical progress for RNAi therapeutics. - September 07, 2022 - BOC Sciences
Spray Tech Systems Merges with PrOEM Solutions to Form Spray Tech Industrial Solutions, Inc.
Spray Tech Systems and PROEM Solutions have merged to form Spray Tech Industrial Solutions, Inc. (https://www.spraytechind.com). Since 2016, PROEM has been providing process and finishing related services to industry partners and customers in the United States. Many customers valued PROEM for their... - September 01, 2022 - Combined Finishing Company
Triad Control Systems, LLC, a Full-Service Automation Company, Acquires Certain Assets of CJ Automation & Controls, LLC
Triad Control Systems, LLC (TCS) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase certain assets and contracts of CJ Automation and Controls, LLC (CJAC). The transaction is scheduled to close on or about September 1, 2022. This acquisition will enhance TCS’s capabilities to... - August 25, 2022 - Triad Control Services
Control Station Program Continues Growth with Addition of System Integrator Giant
JMP Solutions Joins CSI Program to Enhance Process Analytics and Optimization Capabilities. - August 03, 2022 - Control Station, Inc.
International Panel of Experts Provides Guidance on Key Questions in Risk Assessment of PFAS Chemicals
A new peer-reviewed report by a panel of scientists sheds new light on regulation and management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). SciPinion, which objectively engages the global scientific community to analyze the toughest scientific topics, today announced the publication of an... - July 19, 2022 - SciPinion
Process Insights Announces the Acquisition of the Assets of the Process Analyzers Business from Schneider Electric
Process Insights, a Union Park Capital portfolio company, announced today the acquisition of the assets of the Process Analyzers business from Schneider Electric (“Schneider”). Based in Upland, California, Schneider’s process analyzers deliver premium solutions to leading... - June 26, 2022 - Process Insight
RAMPF – Conversion of rPET & PU Wastes to Recycled Polyols
Foam Expo North America 2022 – Chemical solutions and multi-functional plants for the manufacture of high-quality feedstock / Booth 1903. - June 10, 2022 - RAMPF
UnifyTwin Launches Intelligent Industrial App Suite Addressing Industry 5.0 Transformation with Proven Business Outcomes
UnifyTwin announces the launch of Intelligent Industrial App Suite that offers five Business Apps to address various aspects of the industrial life cycle driving towards sustainable business outcomes. These apps are now deployed and validated in over 450+ industrial customers worldwide in multiple industry segments such as Pharma & Chemical, Textile, Refinery & Energy, Metals & Minerals and Building Materials. UnifyTwin is now on an expansion path and is pursuing strategic partnerships. - May 31, 2022 - UnifyTwin Inc.
CEO of The Hemp Plastic Company to Speak at Plastic Waste Free World Conference
The Hemp Plastic Company ("THPC"), a leading provider of biocomposites and bioplastics that significantly reduce fossil fuel plastic and carbon emissions today announced that Glen Kayll, THPC’s President and CEO, will be speaking at the Plastic Waste Free World & Greener... - May 25, 2022 - The Hemp Plastic Company
High-Performance Wood Substitute – Polyurethane Board Material from RAMPF
RAKU® TOOL WB-1000 for making dimensionally stable full-extension drawer runners. - May 25, 2022 - RAMPF
BrightMa Farms Adds Innovative Process Engineering Company Collaboration to Hemp Industrial Cluster for Development of "Negative Carbon" Cement Products
BrightMa Farms (BrightMa) of Charleston, South Carolina, is pleased to announce, in partnership with SonoAsh (SonoAsh) Engineered Materials of Maryland, an industry leading collaboration to develop carbon negative building materials (green cement) that address the global building products industry... - May 18, 2022 - BrightMa Farms