Polyolefins
Polyolefin waste could be turned into polymers, find researchers at Purdue University
According to the research, the chemical conversion process could transform the world’s polyolefin waste by changing it into useful products Read more
Where do polyolefins and olefins fit into 2019's petrochemicals story?
Five key issues to focus on for 2019 within petrochemicals Read more
Borealis finalises Ecoplast acquisition
Borealis has fully acquired Austrian plastics recycler, Ecoplast, as part of overall strategy to support growth and sustainability in the polyolefins market. Read more
Borealis
Borealis and Borouge launch two new solar encapsulant film types
Borealis and Borouge will launch two new encapsulant film types to improve long-term photovoltaic module performance and reliability. Read more
SABIC updates resins range for improved processing
Packaging resins with excellent sealing properties are available from SABIC. Read more
Interface research team expands to develop copolymer additives
A University of Warwick research spin-off company focusing on additives in polyolefin materials is growing its research staff. Read more
Ettlinger ups ERF350 decontam filters to 3800 kg of contaminated feedstock per hour
Decontaminating filters can handle a higher load after Ettlinger expanded its portfolio. Read more
Borealis
Solar, so good: Borealis and Borouge start PV tech research group
PE and PP manufacturing giant Borealis has set up a solar energy research company, ‘Quentys’, with its subsidiary Borouge. Read more
PCEP
Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform announces key strategy to include polyolefins as recyclate
PCEP advocates innovation with enhanced collection and sorting systems as key for closing the loop. Read more
Gala
Maag/Gala launches High Capacity Centrifugal Pellet Dryer
Virgin resin drying system from Maag/Gala leads industry for drying high rate pellet slurries. Read more
Solvay to sell polyolefin cross-linkable compounds business to Finnproject SpA
Solvay has announced it is to sell its polyolefin cross-linkable compounds business in Italy to family-owned group, Finproject SpA, for an undisclosed sum. Read more
Albis to expand Purell product range with new colouring license
Albis is to offer coloured Purell polyolefin products worldwide with LyondellBasell. Read more
Repsol develops new polymeric polyol grade for furniture markets
Alcupol P-3091 is a polyol grade developed to match European furniture product standards. Read more
Maria Ciliberti named new VP Marketing and New Business Development at Borealis
Borealis has announced the appointment of Maria Ciliberti to the position of Vice President of Marketing and New Business Development for its Polyolefins division, effective 11 July 2016. Read more
Borealis to acquire German plastics recycler mtm plastics and mtm compact
Borealis, a provider of polyolefin, base chemical and fertilizer solutions, has announced that it is set to acquire German plastics recycler mtm plastics and mtm compact. Read more
SABIC upgrades materials app to include complete European Polyolefins portfolio
SABIC has upgraded its App for mobile devices to incorporate its entire Polyolefins portfolio across Europe. Read more
Gazechim to distribute Repsol polyolefins in the UK
Repsol and Gazechim have recently reached an agreement for the distribution of Repsol’s polyolefins in the UK, effective from the beginning of October 2015. Read more
Repsol and AESL partner in biodegradable polyolefins development
Repsol Chemicals and Advanced Enzyme Science Limited have signed a technology alliance to develop a range of polyolefins for agriculture. Read more
Repsol reports 20 percent increase on EU polyolefins sales in Q1 2015
Repsol has announced that during the first quarter of 2015, it achieved over 20 percent increase in its polyolefins sales in Europe compared to the same period of 2014. Read more
