Lubrizol unveils LED reactor technology for CPVC manufacturing
PFAS debate sparks national security concerns
Polyplastics develops new long glass fiber PP grades with PCR content
Nova Chemicals adds 2 new grades to its recycled PE portfolio
Xenia launches impact modified PA11 and PA12 grades
March 5, 1963: The Hula Hoop, made from Phillips Petroleum polyethylene, was patented.
Celanese expands Michigan technology center
Plastics sector eyes stability amid demand, growth
PEI/PBPDA alloy delivers high temperature performance in capacitors
Huntsman earnings drop amid polyurethane challenges
Toray launches PFAS free flexible PPS
Lubrizol launches TPU for implantable medical devices
March 2026: Prices up for PE, PP, PS, PVC; PET flat
Formerra announces medical material agreements with Evonik & Geon
February 25, 1928: Shi Wen Long, the founder of Chi Mei Corporation which is the world’s largest ABS manufacturer was born in Tainan Taiwan
February 27, 1856: German chemist Alfred Einhorn was born. He is thought to have created polycarbonate in a laboratory in 1898. He also invented Novocain
February 28, 1935: Wallace Carothers at DuPont invents nylon 66
REACH quietly redrawing the rules for North America
DOMO Engineered Materials opens new application development center in China
Envalior harmonizes branding and nomenclature of engineering plastics portfolio
Avient launches impact modified recycled nylon series
DOMO Polymer Solutions Spain files for insolvency
Understanding and troubleshooting underwater pelletizing of PE
February 16, 1901: John Rex Whinfield, who patented PET fiber in 1949 was born.
February 17, 2022: DuPont announces that it will sell the majority of its materials business including Zytel brand nylon to Celanese.
Febrary 20, 1987: US regulators approve acquisition of Celanese Corporation of America by West German company Hoechst AG.
Kraton announces price increases on SBC
Asahi Kasei develops PFAS-free PA66 for low friction applications
February 11, 1942: DuPont ceases manufacturing of nylon stockings to transition to parachute production for World War II.
Formerra expands Foster medical compounds distribution to Europe
Lubrizol to modernize Ohio headquarters
Covestro starts TPU production in China
Global POE and POP markets set to grow 5.6% annually
Polyplastics unveils new Durafide PPS grades incorporating recycled content
Celanese to increase nylon prices for February
Toray develops piezoelectric polymer with heat resistance exceeding 200 C
February 4, 1941: Roy J Plunkett was granted a patent for tetrafluoroethylene polymers also known as Teflon.
PEEK increasingly transforms into an engineering platform instead of a niche material
German government forces DOMO to continue operations at some of its facilities
Covestro commences products at new TPU site in South China
Borealis to expand PP production in Germany
February 2026: PE, PP PVC prices flat to up, PS and PET flat to down
January 29, 1938: Paul Schlack at IG Farben invents nylon 6
HUGE: SABIC sells plastics business in 2 separate deals
CAI unveils high-efficiency halogen free flame retardant
Westlake acquires ACI’s compounding business
Avient launches PFAS free material technology for catheters
January 17, 1977: Monsanto registers the brand name Santoprene
January 17, 2024: Bamberger Polymers and AMCO announce merger. Both companies are owned by Ravago Group
DOMO Chemicals German subsidiaries file for insolvency
Badger Color invests in new molding machines
Arkema plans divestment of plastic additives business
January 1, 1960: DuPont Delrin is introduced to the market
January 5, 1918: The American Cellulose and Chemical Manufacturing Company was founded. The company’s name would be changed to Celanese Corporation of America in 1927
January 11, 1960: Chi Mei Corporation was founded in Taiwan
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