SK Capital Announces Acquisition of Monomers, Polymers and European Businesses of Deltech Holdings

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

24 Aug 21

SK Capital has acquired a majority interest in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based business. Bob Elefante, one of Deltech’s…

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GCGV achieves mechanical completion of monoethylene glycol and polyethylene units

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

27 Jul 21

GCGV will produce polyethylene, which is used in protective film, packaging and bottles and containers

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Braskem unveils new renewable-source polyethylene wax

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

15 Jun 21

The new recyclable PE wax, which enables to significantly minimise CO2 footprint, has applications in multiple markets

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Siegwerk’s raw materials supply chain under pressure due to multiple global cost drivers

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

17 Feb 21

Prices around the globe have seen sharp increases in the first quarter for pigment raw materials, including titanium…

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Wynnchurch Capital acquires Insulation Corporation of America

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

07 Jan 21

ICA is a manufacturer of expanded polystyrene (“EPS”) foam products for applications including building insulation, infrastructure construction, packaging,…

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Danimer, Kemira partner on biobased coating for paper and board products

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

09 Dec 20

The partnership will use Danimer Scientific’s Nodax PHA, its biodegradable biopolymer, to manufacture recyclable paper and board products

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Braskem, Encina to develop circular feedstock to produce recycled polypropylene

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

08 Dec 20

The recycled polypropylene materials will be used in applications such as food packaging, consumer and hygiene products

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LyondellBasell and Sasol complete Louisiana joint venture transaction

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

03 Dec 20

The 50/50 JV includes a 1.5 MM tonne ethane cracker, 0.9 MM ton low-density and linear-low density polyethylene…

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LyondellBasell, Sasol form integrated polyethylene JV in Louisiana, US

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

05 Oct 20

LyondellBasell has also agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Sasol’s U.S. Base-Chemicals business in Lake Charles for…

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Braskem begins commercial production at new polypropylene plant in Texas

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

11 Sep 20

The new polypropylene facility, located in La Porte, Texas, can produce more than 450 kilotons (kt) or equivalent…

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