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.
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 Inc.
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
Keene Building Products and AMICO Introduce the Ultimate Wall Ventilating and Draining Solution
Keene Building Products and AMICO join forces to combine their world class moisture solutions to offer an ICC code compliant, self-draining vented wall system for use behind stucco, veneer stone, fiber cement and other exterior claddings. This innovative combination creates a dedicated drainage... - July 13, 2021 - Keene Building Products
RAMPF – Conversion of Polyurethane Foam Wastes to Polyols
Foam Expo North America 2021 – Chemical solutions and multifunctional plants for the manufacture of high-quality polyols from waste elastomers. - July 09, 2021 - RAMPF
Bulldog Steel Fabrication Celebrates Their 10th Year of Success
Bulldog Steel Fabrication (BSF), a premier supplier of steel fabricated parts and components in Georgia, is celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary this July. “We are very excited about our big 10th year in business,” said Carlin Thomas, President and General Manager of BSF since 2011. - July 08, 2021 - Bulldog Steel Fabrication, LLC
NewAge(R) Industries-AdvantaPure(R) Begins Another Expansion Project at Its Pennsylvania Headquarters; Erecting Additional Clean Rooms to Manufacture TPE Products
NewAge Industries, the plastic and silicone tubing manufacturer, is expanding at its Southampton, Pa., location by converting over 3,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space into ISO 7 clean rooms. The area will be used as additional space for the molding and assembly of the company’s AdvantaFlex(R) TPE tubing, an item from its AdvantaPure(R) high purity line of products. AdvantaFlex is used in vaccine development and manufacturing processes. - July 08, 2021 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
BDA Advises Navis Capital on Sale of Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group to The Longreach Group
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it has advised Navis Capital on the sale of Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group to The Longreach Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. BDA Partners was the exclusive financial advisor to Navis Capital and Amazon Papyrus on the transaction. BDA also... - July 05, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
Ballard’s Professional Pest Control Beats Out Major Competitors; Local Mom and Pop Business Earns "Top Three" Spot in Houston Area, Second Year in a Row
Local mom and pop business earns “top three” spot in Houston area, second year in a row - June 26, 2021 - Ballard’s Professional Pest Control
Anchor’s First Quarter Sales
Anchor Plastic Sales Announcement - June 22, 2021 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
Keene Family of Companies Welcomes New Director, Business Development
Keene Family of Companies is proud to announce and welcome Richard Muller to the sales organization. Rich joins Keene Building Products as the Director, New Business Development. Born and raised in New York with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Iona College and a Master of Business... - June 18, 2021 - Keene Building Products
NewAge(R) Industries Celebrates 10 Years of Solar Energy; Uses Expansive Rooftop Solar Array for Power Generation
Plastic and silicone tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries installed a rooftop solar array in June 2011 and has been using the sun’s energy for ten years. Over 4,000 solar panels supply a good portion of the company’s electricity needs. The same sustainable energy source is being considered for NewAge’s Warrington, Pa., facility, which is undergoing renovations. As a Certified B Corporation, the company works continuously on its green initiatives. - June 12, 2021 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Antea Expands Into Houston, Texas with New Office
Antea, software company headquartered out of Padova, Italy, is releasing news on its expansion of its Houston Texas Office in the United States. - June 03, 2021 - Antea Canada
CAPS Urges California Governor Newsom to Support Science and State Scientists
Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2021-22 budget plan includes significant increases to California's public science government programs. The California Association of Professional Scientists applauds those proposals -- and urges the governor to now pay competitive wages to the scientists who run those programs. - June 02, 2021 - California Association of Professional Scientists
DEMA Presented the New Rocket XL Chemical Injector
DEMA has launched the new Rocket XL, designed for in-line injection in larger 1/2” NPT pipes, with 1/4” or 3/8” metering barbs for a wide variety of different chemistries. Single and dual barbs are also available. The Rocket injector is the most versatile venturi injector in the marketplace. The design makes it serviceable and will last forever, delivering more pressure for any application and the lowest pressure loss amongst competitive units. - June 02, 2021 - DEMA Engineering Company
BDA Advises Kokido on Sale to European Strategic Investor
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it has advised the shareholders of Kokido on the sale of the company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. BDA Partners was the exclusive financial advisor to Kokido on the transaction. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Kokido is... - May 27, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
The New RAMPF MC Multipurpose Cell
Innovative cell concept combines dispensing, joining, and testing technology in a compact unit. - May 19, 2021 - RAMPF
CFC TERAMATE, a Korean Functional Material Manufacturer, Launched a Highly Transparent Antibacterial Nanodispersion Product
The features of highly transparent antibacterial nanodispersion product are over 99.99% of antibacterial activity within 30 minutes and transmittance of over 95% of visible region. The product is an eco-friendly environmental material based on strong alkaline inorganic materials, and features an antibacterial activity of 99.99% or more against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus within 30 minutes. - May 15, 2021 - CFC TERAMATE Co. Ltd.
Haviland Pool and Spa Offers Three Ways to Ensure Enough Chlorine This Swimming Season
Following the recent shortage of chlorine tablets, Haviland Pool and Spa offers simple maintenance tips to save chlorine and extend the swimming pool season for all. “Diligent hygiene and easy changes to your pool’s maintenance routine can reduce your sanitizer consumption up to 30... - May 13, 2021 - Haviland Pool & Spa
The Importance of Dilution Control in Institutional Cleaning During a Pandemic
An article detailing the lessons learned over a year into the pandemic featuring details on the importance of using dilution control systems in institutional cleaning. - May 12, 2021 - DEMA Engineering Company
USDA BioPreferred Program Certifies Locus Performance Ingredients Biosurfactants as 100% Biobased
Formulators can use Ferma™ S or Amphi™ M renewable sophorolipids as sustainable, high-performance alternatives to chemical surfactants in CPG formulations. - April 24, 2021 - Locus Performance Ingredients
RAMPF – High-Performance Sealing Solutions for the Lighting Industry
Encompassing polyurethane and silicone foam portfolio for LED and fluorescent luminaires. - April 17, 2021 - RAMPF
Continental Products Sets a New Performance Standard 105 Years Later
Continental has proudly served the industry for 105 years as Continental Products, and is ready to serve the industry for another 105 years and more as Continental Performance Coatings. After 105 years of dedication, innovation, wear, and tear, the company has gained character, but it is time for a... - April 08, 2021 - Continental Performance Coatings
Continental Structural Plastics Chooses Visuant® for Business Performance Process
Continental Structural Plastics (CSP), a world leader in lightweight composite materials formulation, advanced product design, and manufacturing technologies, has selected Visuant®, a Business Performance Software, to enhance their strategy execution framework. Wayne Meyer, Director of... - March 29, 2021 - Competitive Solutions, Inc.
CyboSoft Releases pH Control System Design Guide to Help Customers Comply with EPA Rules and Achieve Quick ROI
CyboSoft's pH Control System Design Guide can help industrial plants meet wastewater discharge codes, save chemical reagents, and improve plant safety and productivity. - March 22, 2021 - CyboSoft
TRInternational CEO Megan Gluth-Bohan Assumes 100% Company Ownership
Just shy of a decade of service at TRInternational, CEO Megan E. Gluth-Bohan, Esq. has assumed 100 percent ownership of the chemical distribution company located in Edmonds, WA. Ms. Gluth-Bohan joined the company in 2012 as General Counsel and quickly moved from General Manager to President to CEO... - March 17, 2021 - TRInternational, Inc.
RAMPF – Pioneering the Chemical Recycling of Building Materials
Production of high-quality recycling polyols from post-consumer PU/PIR waste for EU backed project ICEBERG. - March 17, 2021 - RAMPF
BDA Advises Hexion on Sale of China Phenolic Resins Plant to Red Avenue
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Hexion Inc., has sold its China phenolic resins plant to Red Avenue New Materials Group Co. Ltd. (“Red Avenue”), a publicly listed Chinese company providing diversified new materials for electronics, environmental protection, tire,... - March 08, 2021 - BDA Partners Ltd
Luminit Government Services Names Dr. Lev Sadovnik CEO
The aerospace industry veteran and expert in optics and RF research brings over 40 years of experience in developing innovative technologies for government agencies. - March 06, 2021 - Luminit Inc.
ProMation Engineering Expands Its Valve Mounting Options
ProMation announces additional options for constructing motor operated valves for industrial flow control. - March 03, 2021 - ProMation Engineering
Apellix™ Launches Apellix NDT a Field Services Company Featuring the Apellix Opus X4 Aerial Robotic Systems (Drones) for Contact-Based Inspections
Apellix, protecting the world’s built and industrial environments through technology, is proud to announce it is launching APELLIX NDT, a non-destructive testing field services company. Apellix NDT will operate using the Apellix Opus X4 NDT systems. - February 27, 2021 - Apellix
Brand New – Conductive Casting Compounds for the Filter Industry
RAMPF Polymer Solutions develops high-performance polyurethane systems for maximum explosion protection. - February 24, 2021 - RAMPF
SVI Industrial Provides Faster Support Service for U.S. and Canadian Customers of BHDT
BHDT has entered into a cooperation agreement with SVI Industrial in order to offer their customers in the United States and Canada faster service support on BHDT products. As a result of this agreement, SVI is now the only authorized repair facility for BHDT products in the United States and... - February 23, 2021 - SVI Industrial
COSMOIND Co. Ltd., a PE Pipe Manufacturer, is Launching New Products of BF Fitting, EF Fitting, Ball Valves Through Continuous Research and Development
Established in 1987, COSMOIND designs and manufactures polyethylene (PE) pipes, BF fittings, E/F fittings, ball valves, and construction tools based on years of expertise, and supplies them all over the world. - February 20, 2021 - Cosmo I&D Co., Ltd.
AquaFinesse - North America News
AquaFinesse has hired a new President. Meet Robert D. Snodgrass II. New Programs, Marketing, Product Announcement. - February 17, 2021 - AquaFinesse LLC
Tekra Releases Textured Weatherable Polyester Films for Polyester UV Protection
Tekra, LLC has launched some new textures to their ProTek® Weatherable Polyester films lines, which include a velvet and a fine matte finish. These materials are intended to provide a tactile feel to the surface, and are being sold alongside their existing ProTek® Weatherable Clear Gloss... - February 10, 2021 - Tekra, A Division of EIS, Inc.
Moffitt Corporation Adds Innovation to Ventilation with 3 New Products
Moffitt Corporation, Inc. (Moffitt) today announced that they are ready to launch three new products into the industrial and commercial marketplace. These products complement the Moffitt message of Natural Ventilation Solutions as they each promote a better work environment by reducing... - February 05, 2021 - Moffitt Corporation
RAMPF Polymer Solutions Appoints Dr. Christian Weber as CEO
Dual leadership with Dr. Klaus Schamel / Reorganization with four Business Centers. - January 22, 2021 - RAMPF
Precision Machine & Manufacturing (PMM) Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
Precision Machine & Manufacturing, Inc. (PMM) has named Don Lindsey to the position of Chief Revenue Officer. Mr. Lindsey was most recently Director of Marketing and Operations with Rexius Inc.’s Conveyor Application Systems (CAS) based in Eugene, Oregon. CAS® is an original... - January 21, 2021 - Precision Machine & Manufacturing
Tersus Environmental Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Tersus Environmental is extremely proud to be marking their 10th anniversary with the support of dedicated associates, collaborative partnerships and loyal clients. - January 21, 2021 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
TRInternational, Inc. Awarded WBENC Women Owned Small Business Certification
Seattle-Metro Business Gains National Women-Owned Certification; Expanding Female Ownership in the Chemical Industry - January 14, 2021 - TRInternational, Inc.
Daejin, a Manufacturer of Polymer Sheets, is Entering Into the US Market
Daejin develops materials and parts based on specialized knowledge and application technology of carbon-based materials, including CNT, Graphene and Fullerene, nonorganic materials and polymers, and is making inroads into the US market. Although it is a relatively new company, established in 2019,... - January 14, 2021 - Daejin
NewAge(R) Industries Observes 15 Years of Employee Ownership
It’s been fifteen years since plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries took one of its first major steps to becoming employee owned. Headquartered in southeastern Pennsylvania, the company is now 100% owned by its team members. NewAge’s ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan – is designed to provide incentives for employees to work with a primary focus on the customer and to reward long-term employees at retirement. - January 14, 2021 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
The Sweet Living Group and EverCare Announce Global Distribution Partnership of Zinc Oxide for the Textile and Laundry Detergent Industries
The Sweet Living Group, a leader in zinc oxide (ZnO) and nanoparticle zinc oxide technology for the textile and laundry detergent industries, and EverCare, a leader in high quality zinc oxides and raw material innovation, announce an exclusive partnership to distribute ZnO to the textile industry and SLG customers around the globe. www.ecozinc.net - December 14, 2020 - The Sweet Living Group
RAMPF Promotes Health and Well-Being of Employees
Occupational health management program awarded the “BFK – Gesundes Unternehmen” quality label. - December 04, 2020 - RAMPF