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How to prime operation for an effective restart
John Smith, Chief Engineer (Finished Lubricants) at ExxonMobil, gives guidance to help optimise machine performance coming out of lockdown. Read more
Sponsored: A beginner’s guide to injection moulding
In the following post, Ronan Ye, a manufacturing specialist from 3ERP, goes back to basics to explain what producers considering injection moulding as a manufacturing method need to know about the process and what to choose in a service provider. Read more
Bottled up frustration for PET
COVID-19 has significantly changed the nature of consumer behaviour increasing the strain on supply chains and wiping out traditional seasonal demand patterns. Read more
Global mechanical recycling expected to grow to 77 million tonnes by 2030 despite Covid-19 slowdown 2020-2022
This blog explores AMI's new report 'The Global Mechanical Plastics Recycling Industry 2020 – Capacities, Capabilities and Future Trends' written by the AMI team. Read more
UK expected to break away from ECHA and EU Reach post-Brexit Close
Tom Brown, ICIS Deputy European News Editor, examines the impact that the UK’s break away from ECHA might have on the chemical industry in the UK and across Europe. Read more
8 Jun 2020 10:35 Guest Blog
The Chemical Industry’s Response to a Crisis while in Crisis
In this guest blog, Dean Curtis, President and CEO of ICIS looks at the significant role the industry has, and will, play in this crisis together with its prevention and the recovery. Read more
26 May 2020 11:01 Guest Blog
May heralds even more disruption and uncertainty for petrochemicals
The ongoing coronavirus lockdowns are having a profound impact on the oil, gas and chemicals industries’ and is making planning virtually impossible. In this guest blog from Nigel Davies, Insights Editor at ICIS, he examines the potential for further Read more
PETER KRUTZ
New sorting technology can help overcome recycling business disruptions
Plant design automation and technology advancements lead to increased purity rates, while requiring fewer manual sorters. Read more
20 Apr 2020 10:51 Guest Blog
Setback or shock: when will plastics demand bounce back from coronavirus?
Under a ‘shock’ scenario, demand destruction poses real risks for polymers. Read more
14 Apr 2020 12:13 Guest Blog
Lower for longer
Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Chemical Business examines the impact that a prolonged downturn might have on the chemical sector. Read more
6 Apr 2020 10:13 Guest Blog
