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.
SMARTFormulator Unveils New Features for the SMART-Manufacturing-ERP and Celebrates 12 Years at NYSCC Supplier’s Day
SMART Formulator & SMART-Manufacturing-ERP Helps Overcome Supply Chain Issues, Streamlines Product Lifecycle Management, Drives Faster Time to Market and streamlines “Order-to-Cash” process manufacturing. - April 11, 2022 - Data-Biz: SMARTFormulator Division
More Replications. Faster Machining. RAKU® TOOL WB-1258 for Pattern & Mold Making.
RAMPF is presenting its extremely abrasion-resistant polyurethane board at Cast Expo 2022 in Columbus, OH – Booth 2434. - April 10, 2022 - RAMPF
Exciting Customer Journey
Better usability, easier navigation, progressive design – the new RAMPF website is live. - April 06, 2022 - RAMPF
MGK Acquired DeBug Brands from Agro Logistic Systems, Inc.
MGK, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, announces the purchase of the DeBug® brand of neem products from Agro Logistic Systems, Inc. The DeBug range of products provides growers with a portfolio of solutions for insect control across a broad base of pests and crops. MGK’s plan is to incorporate neem into its product development process and deliver innovative solutions to multiple markets for decades to come. - March 31, 2022 - MGK
New Product for Solar Cells from Solaris Chem (Canada)
Solaris Chem expands its product offering for solar cell applications. - March 19, 2022 - Solaris Chem Inc.
Inspectioneering Launches On-Demand Training Courses to Advance Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity Programs
Inspectioneering announced the launch of its proprietary online training platform, Inspectioneering Training, with the goal of furthering asset integrity management (AIM) education that improves individual performance and operational efficiencies. Inspectioneering Training delivers... - March 09, 2022 - Inspectioneering
E84 Class A Flame Retardant Materials for Extremely Chilling and Haunting Scenery
RAMPF at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show from March 17 to 20 in St. Louis, MO – Booth 1622 - March 09, 2022 - RAMPF
Michelfelder & RAMPF – Technology Partnership for Excellence in Series Production
Optimization of automated dispensing processes for sealing, casting, and bonding reactive plastic systems - February 24, 2022 - RAMPF
NewAge(R) Industries’ Redesigned Website Showcases Tubing, Hose, and the Company’s Unique Culture; New Site is Streamlined and Well Ordered
Plastic and silicone tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries announces a relaunch of its website, www.newageindustries.com. The site underwent a complete redesign for a fresh look, intuitive navigation, market-specific pages, and optimization for mobile device viewing. Sections include information on the company’s tubing, fittings and clamps; technical resources such as white papers; expansion project news; career opportunities; and an About Us area for details on NewAge’s ESOP and B Corp status. - February 18, 2022 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
RAMPF – Material, Machine & Automation Solutions for Filter Production
Filtech 2022 – Customized sealing foams, adhesive systems, and casting resins / Automated production systems with integrated dispensing technology/. - February 12, 2022 - RAMPF
ImaRx Investments Receives ISO-7 Certification for Its GMP Manufacturing Suite: Both Microvascular Therapeutics and NuvOx Pharma Will Benefit
ImaRx Investments, LLC, an investment firm based in Tucson, Arizona, has received ISO-7 certification on February 1st for its GMP manufacturing suite. The 1,800 square foot, ISO-5 capable clean room is designed for manufacturing injectable drugs. The facility is the only one of its kind in Southern... - February 08, 2022 - Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc.
Bioplastics International Launches Water Soluble PVA Replacement for Plastics
Bioplastics International creates water soluble PVA products to replace plastics, to stop the plastic pollution of our oceans and beaches. - February 07, 2022 - Bioplastics International
Clean Air Thanks to TROX and RAMPF
Global market leader for ventilation and air-conditioning solutions uses antibacterial polyurethane systems. - February 05, 2022 - RAMPF
Leshan Machine - Successful Exhibition in Chinplas 2021
Leshan Machine has exhibited Second-generation Athlon EBM Machine in Chinplas 2021. These four days of the exhibition had been of great success as various people worldwide have visited and learned about this innovative technology. - January 25, 2022 - Leshan Machinery
MakeShaper is Officially Moving Into the Village
Keene Village Plastics (KVP), known for their high-quality, engineering grade 3D filament, is pleased to announce the expansion of their online store to include MakeShaper, a brand of user-friendly, economical 3D filament, starting in April 2022. - January 08, 2022 - Keene Village Plastics
LifeTein Awarded the Fastest Peptide Synthesis Service in 2021
LifeTein was awarded the fastest peptide synthesis service in 2021 by New world Report, thanks to their speedy custom protein, antibody, and chemical services for biotech, pharma, academia, government customers, and diagnostics. Their services reach across the entire United States and more than 30 other nations. LifeTein provides the fastest turnaround time and most reliable quality in the industry, using their proprietary microwave-assisted heating technology for peptide synthesis. - January 07, 2022 - LifeTein
Roppe Flooring Announces New Products Added to List of GREENGUARD Gold Certified Products
Pinnacle and Pinnacle Plus Wall Base are now included in a certified portfolio of nine products. - January 02, 2022 - Roppe Holding Company
Material & Machine Made in Germany for Indian Plastics Market
MatDispens 2021 – RAMPF presents reactive resin systems based on polyurethane, epoxy, and silicone together with dispensing systems and processing technology for sealing, casting, and bonding. - December 17, 2021 - RAMPF
Doubling Down: HCPA Panel Selects Locus Performance Ingredients for Two Innovation Awards at XPAND2021
Green Tech Start-Up Recognized for Advancing Sustainable Cleaning Products with High-Performance Biosurfactant Ingredients and Carbon-Neutral Production Process. - December 08, 2021 - Locus Performance Ingredients
Nova USA Wood Products Introduces New Line of ExoDek® QuickClips®
New Hidden Deck Fasteners Expand & Contract to Accommodate Natural Swelling & Shrinking of Wood Decking; Perfect for Hardwoods like Ipe, Batu, Cumaru & Mahogany. - December 02, 2021 - Nova USA
Low-Carbon, Low-Cost Barrels of Oil: Exclusive Partnership Expands ESG-Friendly Well Treatments Across the Williston Basin
Creedence Energy Services and Locus Bio-Energy Solutions ink distributorship agreement for use of biosurfactant technology after Bakken trials show up to 70% higher production in declining wells. - December 02, 2021 - Locus Bio-Energy Solutions
2021 Champions for Quality Winners Announced
The Champions for Quality Awards recognize the people who are behind building a culture of quality and building long-lasting quality processes which positively impact the bottom line. The awards combine public award nominations from manufacturers around the world with insight-driven awards from the EASE plant floor audit platform. The awards recognize individuals, specific manufacturing facilities and entire organizations across nine different categories. - December 01, 2021 - Ease Inc.
Bestway Products Company’s Spyral Saw Blades Deliver Tight, Intricate & Versatile Cuts for Wide-Ranging Foam, Wood & Metal Applications
360° Cutting Tooth Design & Ability to Cut Shapes from Virtually Any Direction Are Ideal for Many Building, Machining, Crafting & Fabrication Activities - November 17, 2021 - Bestway Products Company
RAMPF Presents Brand New Sculpting Epoxy at IAAPA 2021
RAKU EP-2346/EH-2946 for unprecedented level of detail / High-performance modeling board & Close Contour portfolio / Booth 672. - November 17, 2021 - RAMPF
Robco of America Offers Dependable Repair Services for All Models of Mechanical Seals
The renowned seal and service provider in Texas is offering 24-hour emergency repair services to improve the functionality of industrial systems. - November 11, 2021 - Robco of America
Robco of America’s Emergency Mechanical Seal Repair Reduces Factories’ Downtime in Houston
Factories across Houston have been saved from losing valuable production hours with Robco of America’s mechanical seal repair services. - November 11, 2021 - Robco of America
RAMPF – Holistic Solutions for Sealing, Casting, Bonding, and Automation
High-performance reactive resin systems & innovative production systems with integrated dispensing technology at MECSPE 2021 – Hall 36 / Booth C47. - November 11, 2021 - RAMPF
Perma Pure Completes Acquisition of Clayborn Labs, a Leader in Thermal Sample Gas Conditioning
Perma Pure, a Halma company and industry leader in moisture management and sample gas conditioning products, is excited to announce the acquisition of Clayborn Labs. Founded in the 1960s with a revolutionary heat tape product used in the aerospace industry, Clayborn went on to develop an... - November 05, 2021 - Perma Pure
BDA Advises Silatronix on Sale to Koura
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Silatronix, has been sold to Koura, a division of Orbia. BDA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Silatronix and its shareholders. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Silatronix® is the leading producer of patented organosilicon... - November 04, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
SMARTFormulator Unveils New Nutritional Management Module, SaaS Model, Manufacturing-ERP Features and a New Product Announcement at NYSCC Supplier’s Day New York 2021
Another round of innovation and features promoting market alignment for the cosmetics/personal care industry, Nutrition & Paints/Adhesives Industry. - October 25, 2021 - Data-Biz: SMARTFormulator Division
SCHURTER Offers Antimicrobial Switches
Switches that disinfect themselves. Sound too good to be true? Well, it is possible. Antimicrobial coatings inhibit the growth of microorganisms and even kill them. Perfectly suited for medical technology, publicly used sanitation areas and the food service industry. - October 22, 2021 - SCHURTER Inc.
Ultra-Fast, Ultra-Precise – RAMPF Optimizes Electronics Production
RAKU® Microwave Curing for thermal activation of high-performance electro casting resins at productronica 2021 – Hall A3 / Booth 339. - October 21, 2021 - RAMPF
Roppe Holding Company Announces Environmentally Preferred Sourcing Designation from Vizient® to Help Expand Flooring Options to Healthcare Facilities
The designation includes both Roppe® and FLEXCO® commercial flooring brands. - October 16, 2021 - Roppe Holding Company
RAMPF Generates Consolidated Sales of EUR 165.4 Million
Fiscal year 2020/21 – Strong growth in reactive resins and recycling solutions / Investments in digitalization and sustainability. - October 16, 2021 - RAMPF
NewAge Industries AdvantaPure(R) Enters the Next Phase of Renovations at Its New Tubing Manufacturing Plant; Several New Clean Rooms are Prepared for Testing
NewAge’s 90,000 sq. ft. facility in Warrington, Pa., now has several clean rooms being readied for testing. The tubing manufacturer has been renovating the nearby additional facility to house several clean rooms for the production of high purity silicone and thermoplastic elastomer tubing for its AdvantaPure division. The tubing is used in COVID-19 and other vaccine manufacturing processes. NewAge anticipates tripling its production capacities for these in-demand products. - October 15, 2021 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Tersus Environmental Receives New Patent from U.S. Patent Office
Tersus Environmental adds to its patent portfolio with issuance of US Patent 11,123,779 B2, Method and a Chemical Composition for Accelerated In Situ Biochemical Remediation. - October 01, 2021 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
NewAge Industries AdvantaPure(R) Completes Its Clean Room Expansion Project; New Space Will be Used for Molding and Assembly
NewAge announces the completion of another clean room expansion at its headquarters in southeastern Pennsylvania. The tubing manufacturer will use the 3,100 sq. ft. area to produce molded silicone connections and Single-Use tubing assemblies for biopharm and pharmaceutical applications such as vaccine development and production. The company is in the process of renovating another building to expand its TPE and silicone tubing manufacturing capacities. - October 01, 2021 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Fakuma 2021: RAMPF Showcases Material, Process & Automation Expertise
Foam gaskets based on polyurethane and silicone / End-to-end production systems featuring integrated dispensing systems. - September 17, 2021 - RAMPF
AdvantaPure(R) Announces Fall Trade Show Appearances - Includes Events in the Northeast U.S.
AdvantaPure, the high purity division of NewAge Industries, will exhibit its silicone and TPE tubing and molded assemblies at the ISPE Boston Show, BioProcess International 2021, and Interphex, all taking place in September and October. AdvantaPure will also highlight its recent clean room expansion and its in-process building renovation at the events. The company is increasing its tubing manufacturing capacity to help meet demand for its Single-Use products. - September 16, 2021 - AdvantaPure
DrainX Liquid Drain Opener - Cleans Hair, Grease and Other Drain Clogs (Made in USA)
Highly concentrated solution goes right through the water and directly to the source of the clogged or slow-running drain. Non-fuming, no acid or bleach odors and safe to use on plumbing. Regular use prevents plumbing problems and water damage. - September 14, 2021 - DrainX
SUSTAIN Biosurfactants Named Best Completion Technology Finalist for World Oil Awards 2021
SUSTAIN™ biosurfactants, the 100%-renewable treatments from Locus Bio-Energy Solutions (Locus BE) that double initial production, have been deemed a best completion technology finalist in the World Oil Awards 2021. The carbon-neutral green technology shows promise in reviving the U.S. shale market by doubling initial oil production and slowing declines in unconventional wells. - September 12, 2021 - Locus Bio-Energy Solutions
Clean-Label Micellar Water Formulation Banishes Trace Chemicals and Outperforms Leading Brand
Locus Performance Ingredients and Genomatica introduce sustainable, natural cleanser featuring Ferma® S sophorolipids and Brontide® natural butylene glycol that eliminates chemical additives and outperforms the current leading brand. The next-generation micellar water replaces controversial legacy ingredients with plant-derived ingredients that provide all the traditional micellar water benefits, but with superior functionality and sustainability. - September 11, 2021 - Locus Performance Ingredients
Sprinturf Introduces Predator™ Turf System for Exceptional Playability and Durability
Sprinturf, a national leader in artificial turf systems that improve cooling, performance and safety, has introduced a new premium dual-fiber turf system that increases durability, improves fiber resilience and provides exceptional playability. The Predator™ turf system seamlessly blends... - September 10, 2021 - Sprinturf
Locus Performance Ingredients Launches New Biosurfactant-Based Personal Care Formulations to Ease Adoption of Clean Label Trend
Ready-to-use formulations utilizing novel Ferma® S sophorolipids help CPG companies replace commonly used surfactants, boost product performance and maximize sustainability. - September 09, 2021 - Locus Performance Ingredients
Powder Processing & Technology, LLC Welcomes Ali Kerr as Operating President
Powder Processing & Technology, LLC (“PPT Group”) is pleased to announce and welcome Ali Kerr as president. Ali has been operating as CEO and owner of RT Process (“RTP”) for the last seven years, a business which he founded and grew into a successful enterprise. The... - September 03, 2021 - Powder Processing & Technology, LLC
Luminit Automotive Technologies Announces Latest Design Win with North American OEM
Luminit Automotive Technologies’ Curved Injection Molded Microstructures are positioned to transform rear combination lights with 3D diffusion technology. - August 25, 2021 - Luminit
Hawk Tools Claims "You Are Wrong About Fabric Waterproofing"
Why toxic waterproofing sprays don’t work and what Hawk Tools is doing about it. - July 29, 2021 - Hawk Tools
Repsol and RAMPF Eco Solutions Further Boost Recycling of Polyurethane
Repsol to have the exclusivity throughout Europe to develop and construct recycled flexible polyol plants with RAMPF technology / Development of new polyols produced from different sources and qualities of post-consumer polyurethane waste. - July 28, 2021 - RAMPF
Dong Sung Oil & Chemical Co., a Korean Metal Working Fluid Company Producing Metal-Working Fluid, Various Industrial Lubricants is Enters Global Market
Dong-Sung Oil & Chemical Co. is a company specializing in metal-working fluid, various industrial lubricants and emulsion for processing fiber in Korea. - July 17, 2021 - Dong Sung Oil & Chemical
Eastman Performance Films Recognizes Advanced Film Solutions as the 2020 LLumar® SelectPro™ National Dealer of the Year
Advanced Film Solutions, Inc. Lutz, FL was recognized as Eastman Performance Films LLumar SelectPro 2020 National Dealer of the Year. Advanced Film Solutions provides high performance window film solutions for the greater Tampa Bay, Orlando & Sarasota regions. Founded in 2007 by Mike Feldman,... - July 15, 2021 - Advanced Film Solutions