NOVA Chemicals commercialises first FDA-compliant recycled Polyethylene

Nova Chemicals Corporation, one of the leading suppliers of polyethylene (PE) for food packaging, has announced that it delivered a commercialised FDA-compliant high-density recycled polyethylene (rPE) resin to market. The new grade is its first mechanically recycled food-contact resin and is part of the Company’s recently announced SYNDIGO rPE portfolio.   The resin, SYNDIGO rPE-0860-FC, …

Sabic launches new copolymer resins to improve sustainability

Sabic, one of the global leaders in the chemical industry introduced two new LNP CRX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins which offer a distinct combination of robust chemical and impact resistance, thin-wall transparency, dimensional stability and processability at MD&M West 2023.   In device applications such as clear covers, screens and display lenses, the new materials …

KEZAD partners with Renov8 Polymer for recycling facility

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group has signed an agreement with Renov8 Polymer Industries, part of leading manufacturer Just Right Inc, for the establishment of an advanced recycling facility at KEZAD’s Polymers Park. The move will boost Abu Dhabi’s transition towards a circular economy.   With business activities in over 47 countries, Just Right …

Borouge to expand its portfolio in MENA regions

Borouge, a leading petrochemical company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, has collaborated with Ravago, a leader in recycling polyolefin raw materials, to produce and market sustainable solutions for its customers. This enables Borouge to tap into a growing market of enhanced by-products in the MENA region, while helping lower the carbon footprint of …

Constantia Flexibles’ launches recyclable polymeric mono-material for pharmaceuticals

Constantia Flexibles launches its first recyclable polymeric mono-material, Perpetua, for a wide range of uses in pharma packaging applications. Perpetua offers excellent product protection from oxygen, water vapor and light. It is now available worldwide.   High protection levels against moisture, oxygen and heat are important for protecting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), to provide the …

Knorr® bouillon powder containers to use SABIC’s certified circular PP copolymer

SABIC has been collaborating with Unilever and Greiner Packaging in the development of an innovative new Knorr® bouillon container using SABIC® PP FLOWPACT FPC45 certified circular impact polypropylene (PP) from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.   The selected certified circular polymer grade ‒ SABIC PP FLOWPACT FPC45 impact copolymer ‒ from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE portfolio is a phthalate-free …

Borouge and Borealis produce materials for facemasks

Combined polypropylene grades from Borouge and Borealis are enabling customers to produce fabric used for facemasks and other PPE items, as the coronavirus crisis continues to hit the UAE and beyond.   With the Covid-19 situation evolving globally, Borouge, a leading UAE-based petrochemical company that provides innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, has produced a quantity of …

Sabic, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has teamed with beauty brand Estée Lauder

Sabic, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has teamed with beauty brand Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), skincare brand Origins Natural Resources Inc and beauty packaging manufacturer Albéa for the debut of an advanced beauty tube pack for Origins.   Origins will be the first prestige beauty brand to use certified circular polyolefins from Sabic’s …

Optimism for BOPP Film market despite range of challenges exacerbated by coronavirus complications

  Companies are acting more cautiously than ever, but even so, confidence remains high that demand for film can only increase, with sustainability concerns playing to the sector’s strengths   The BOPP film industry is facing a number of challenges creating significant trading turbulence – resin price fluctuations, trade tariffs, trade barriers and currency shocks …

Borouge’s new recyclable packaging solutions spark major interest at Egypt’s Plastex 2020 event

Borouge, a leading UAE petrochemicals company providing innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, has launched a new line of polymers that help the packaging industry advance its sustainability and circular economy commitments. Borstar FB5600 by Borouge was unveiled at the 7th International African-Arabian Exhibition for Plastics Industry (Plastex 2020) in Cairo on January 9-12. Borstar FB5600 is …