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VARTEGA, BRASKEM | May 20, 2021

Braskem, the Americas' largest polyolefins producer and the world's biggest biopolymer producer, today announced an extended collaboration with Vartega Inc., a leading recycler of advanced materials, including carbon fibre reinforced plastics, for a new 3D Printing Filament Recycling Program. Braskem recently added new, advanced carbon fibre reinforced polypropylene filament for 3D printing ("CF-PP") to its 3D printing product line ("FL900PP-CF"). This product is made...

Chemical Technology, Chemical Management

Imperative Chemical Partners | February 23, 2023

Imperative Chemical Partners, Inc. and RSI Chemicals are coming together to create a leading oil and gas production chemicals business, specifically focusing on the U.S. land market. The merged company will have a strong presence in different regions. Their shared values and culture will create a solid foundation for long-term growth and increased resilience in a constantly changing market. The newly merged organization will have Ryan Havens, Imperative's Chief Operating Off...

Bicmagazine | June 01, 2020

The running rates reduction comes amid a sharp decline in resin prices like polyethylene (PE). Experts believe the ongoing weakness may linger for an undetermined period, as reported by Petrochemical Update. Petrochemical plants in the Americas are running at reduced rates, or in some cases idled, to try to balance out the erosion of downstream resin consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Domestic prices for resins have declined and export markets for North American resin have contracted. ...

Chemical Industry Digest | February 15, 2020

BASF has recently launched its pilot platform recichain in the province of British Columbia (BC), Canada, as a response to one of the most pressing environmental challenges – plastic waste. The pilot project will introduce a more sustainable alternative to the linear economic model, reducing plastic waste, maximising its value and enhancing resource efficiency. “There is a clear global challenge around the economics of recycling plastic. Much of the collection and sorting activities ...