Polyolefins
SABIC updates resins range for improved processing
Packaging resins with excellent sealing properties are available from SABIC. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. more
Albis to expand Purell product range with new colouring license
Albis is to offer coloured Purell polyolefin products worldwide with LyondellBasell. more
Repsol develops new polymeric polyol grade for furniture markets
Alcupol P-3091 is a polyol grade developed to match European furniture product standards. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. more
