Polymer

Lygos & CJ FNT Partner to Deliver High-Performing, Sustainable Materials

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Research, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Food, Beverage, Environment, Fitness & Nutrition, Retail, Science, Chemicals, Plastics, Biotechnology, Health, Manufacturing, Partnership, Polymer, CJ CheilJedang, Safety, Organic acid, CJ, Growth, CDMO, Fermentation, Fine chemical, History of Istanbul, Collaboration

Lygos, a sustainable specialty chemical company, and CJ Food & Nutrition Tech (CJ FNT) (KRX:097950), a global fermentation and biotechnology company and business unit of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang, today announced the companies have signed an agreement to support large-scale manufacturing of amino and organic acid precursors for Lygos’ Soltellus™ & Ecoteria™ products.

Key Points: 
  • Lygos, a sustainable specialty chemical company, and CJ Food & Nutrition Tech (CJ FNT) (KRX:097950), a global fermentation and biotechnology company and business unit of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang, today announced the companies have signed an agreement to support large-scale manufacturing of amino and organic acid precursors for Lygos’ Soltellus™ & Ecoteria™ products.
  • CJ has over 60 years in the fermentation business with expertise in microbial fermentation and infrastructure to scale and optimize production processes.
  • The partnership enables Lygos to utilize CJ’s state-of-the-art manufacturing capacity, and access existing technology and optimization tools from their newly formed precision fermentation CDMO (Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization) business.
  • Ecoteria™ malonates offer safety, sustainability, performance, and supply resiliency benefits in fragrances, coatings, agriculture chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other specialty applications.

Victrex announces a new product grade launch, Victrex Pharmaceutical Contact (PC)101 (VICTREX PC101™), developed exclusively for the Drug Delivery device market

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Medical Devices, Packaging, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Health, Pharmaceutical, Polymer, Multimedia, Certification, Risk, Intellectual property, Original equipment manufacturer, Safety, Energy industry, Medication, Electronics, Temperature, PEEK, USP, Fatigue, Nature, PAEK, Thermoplastic, Medical device, Victrex

Victrex plc , a pioneer in the development of PEEK biomaterial solutions, have today launched a new product grade developed exclusively for Drug Delivery and Pharmaceutical Contact applications.

Key Points: 
  • Victrex plc , a pioneer in the development of PEEK biomaterial solutions, have today launched a new product grade developed exclusively for Drug Delivery and Pharmaceutical Contact applications.
  • VICTREX PC101™ is a PEEK-based material ideally suited to non-implantable Pharmaceutical contact and drug delivery applications for less than 24-hour tissue contact duration, whether they are production line equipment or primary packaging and end delivery devices.
  • This insight and experience have enabled them to become a key player in the drug delivery device space over recent years.
  • Victrex PC101™ is perfectly placed to support them.”
    To find out more about starting a drug delivery device product development project contact us today.

CPChem, QatarEnergy finalize financing on Ras Laffan, Qatar, petrochemicals project

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Monday, October 9, 2023
Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Energy, Other Energy, Chemicals, Plastics, Food, Islam, Polymer, QatarEnergy, Texas Gulf Coast, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Natural gas, Chemical, Finance

Ras Laffan Petrochemicals, a joint venture company owned 30% by Chevron Phillips Chemical and 70% by QatarEnergy, today announced that it has secured $4.4 billion to finance an integrated polymers facility to be located in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

Key Points: 
  • Ras Laffan Petrochemicals, a joint venture company owned 30% by Chevron Phillips Chemical and 70% by QatarEnergy, today announced that it has secured $4.4 billion to finance an integrated polymers facility to be located in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.
  • The project financing comprises commercial and Islamic lenders and a group of export credit agencies.
  • “CPChem very much appreciates the support of the export credit agencies and financial institutions that are participating in the financing of this project,” said Darren Ercolani, CPChem Senior Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer.
  • CPChem and QatarEnergy reached positive final investment decision for the Ras Laffan Petrochemicals project in January 2023, and startup of the facility is expected in late 2026.

Westlake Global Compounds and Resinex to Supply PVC Compounds in European and Turkish Markets

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Chemicals, Plastics, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, PVC, Partnership, Polymer

Westlake Global Compounds, a leading provider of specialty plastics compounds and a Westlake company, and Resinex, a leader in plastic distribution in Europe, today announced that the companies will extend the sales presence of Westlake’s PVC compounds.

Key Points: 
  • Westlake Global Compounds, a leading provider of specialty plastics compounds and a Westlake company, and Resinex, a leader in plastic distribution in Europe, today announced that the companies will extend the sales presence of Westlake’s PVC compounds.
  • The partnership will combine Westlake’s expertise in PVC compounds with Resinex’s expertise in distributing polymers solutions to extend Westlake products’ access throughout the Resinex organization.
  • “We are excited to partner with Resinex with our European compounding business,” said Renee Havrilla, Vice President of Westlake Global Compounds.
  • Together, we will be able to offer our customers a wider range of high-quality PVC compounds that meet their specific needs.”
    The partnership will focus on the European and Turkish market.

Global Electrically & Thermally Conductive Polymers Markets, 2023-2028 - Increasing Demand for Miniaturization of Electronic Components to Drive Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Manufacturing, Textiles, Other Technology, Technology, Chemicals, Plastics, Polymer, Electromagnetic radiation, Research report, Electrostatic discharge, Acquisition, Heraeus, Electrical resistivity and conductivity, Avient Corporation, Static electricity, Saudi Arabia, Electricity, MEA, Electronics, Celanese, Health, Electrostatic coating, Electromagnetic interference, ESD, Solvay S.A., EMI, Printed circuit board, Carbon fibers, Retail, Capacitor

The "Conducting Polymers Market by Type (Electrically Conductive, Thermally Conductive) application( ESD/EMI Shielding, Antistatic Packaging, Electrostatic Coating, Capacitor), and Region(APAC, Europe, North America, MEA) - Global Forecast to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Conducting Polymers Market by Type (Electrically Conductive, Thermally Conductive) application( ESD/EMI Shielding, Antistatic Packaging, Electrostatic Coating, Capacitor), and Region(APAC, Europe, North America, MEA) - Global Forecast to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • These polymers are integral in safeguarding electronic components from the adverse effects of electromagnetic radiation and static electricity.
  • Factors such as innovation, expansive R&D activities, and the fast-paced growth of smart fabrics and electronics propel the region's market.
  • This report segments the market for conducting polymers market on the basis of type, application, and region.

Global Sustained Release Excipients Research Report 2023: Embracing the Future of Drug Delivery - The Growing Demand for Sustained-Release Excipients to 2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Medical Supplies, Health, Chemicals, Plastics, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Sugar, Polymer, Wurster, Pan American Health Organization, Acquisition, Tuberculosis, Inflammation, Prevalence, API, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Cancer, Diabetes, WHO, World Health Organization, Gelatin, Growth, Mineral, Excipient, Chitosan, Pfizer, Pharmaceutical industry

The "Sustained Release Excipients Global Market Report 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Sustained Release Excipients Global Market Report 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In a rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape, the quest for more advanced drug delivery mechanisms is paramount.
  • Their role becomes increasingly essential as the global population grapples with both acute and chronic diseases.
  • The countries covered in the sustained-release excipients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

BASF celebrates National Chemistry Week at the Royal Ontario Museum

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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BASF Kids' Labs will be offered from October 15 to 22, 2023 to visiting families and young students from the Royal Ontario Museum's School Visit Program

Key Points: 
  • BASF Kids' Labs will be offered from October 15 to 22, 2023 to visiting families and young students from the Royal Ontario Museum's School Visit Program
    MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - BASF is bringing National Chemistry Week activities to ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) through a series of BASF Kids' Lab experiments that encourage science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) learning and promote innovation and creativity within young museum visitors.
  • BASF Kids' Lab will also welcome approximately 750 students participating in ROM's School Visits Program from October 17 to 19, 2023.
  • "We are excited to celebrate National Chemistry Week at ROM and encourage kids to keep discovering the wonders of chemistry through our BASF Kids' Labs," said Apala Mukherjee, BASF Canada President.
  • For more information on National Chemistry Week or the BASF Kids' Lab curriculum, please visit https://www.basf.com/ca/en/social-engagement/basf-canada-celebrates-nati...

Lightwave Logic CEO Dr. Michael Lebby to Present at the Optica Photonic-Enabled Cloud Computing Industry Summit

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Cloud, Polymer, Knowledge, Cisco, Internet, LightWave 3D, GlobalFoundries, Meta, Artificial intelligence, PIC, EO, DELL, Logic, Optica, Cloud computing, Video game, NVIDIA

In this panel discussion, Dr. Michael Lebby and a panel of industry experts from the entire photonics integrated chip (PIC) value chain will discuss how novel materials and components are enabling higher performance data communications and the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in optical networks of the future.

Key Points: 
  • In this panel discussion, Dr. Michael Lebby and a panel of industry experts from the entire photonics integrated chip (PIC) value chain will discuss how novel materials and components are enabling higher performance data communications and the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in optical networks of the future.
  • Dr. Michael Lebby, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lightwave Logic, commented: "I am eager to present how electro-optic polymers can serve as a core enabling technology in the future of cloud computing, and ultimately, become a ubiquitous part of the internet itself.
  • I am particularly thrilled to attend this event alongside representatives from several tier-1 global brands including Google, Meta, Global Foundries, NVIDIA, Cisco, DELL and others.
  • I look forward to providing an update to their large, engaged base of industry attendees."

Global Starch Blended Biodegradable Polymers Market Report 2023: Pioneering Eco-Friendly Alternatives Gain Traction Amidst Plastic Waste Concerns

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Polymer, Agriculture, Consumer, Starch, Traction, Food packaging, Biopolymer, Textile, Social media, Research, Recycling, Growth

The global starch blended biodegradable polymer market has attained a substantial milestone, reaching a market size of US$1,029 million in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The global starch blended biodegradable polymer market has attained a substantial milestone, reaching a market size of US$1,029 million in 2022.
  • Lastly, the widespread utilization of starch blended biodegradable polymers in the food packaging industry further propels market growth.
  • A starch blended biodegradable polymer combines the natural and renewable properties of starch with the versatility of synthetic polymers.
  • Starch blended polymers, meeting this demand with biodegradable and compostable options, are gaining traction in packaging, disposable products, and other applications.

 Bolt Threads to Become a Public Company, Growing its Pioneering Biomaterials Platform Through Business Combination With Golden Arrow Merger Corp.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Bolt Threads, Inc. (“Bolt Threads”), a pioneer in sustainable biomaterials for consumer products, announced a definitive agreement for a business combination with Golden Arrow Merger Corp (Nasdaq: GAMC) (“Golden Arrow”) that would result in Bolt Threads becoming a public company.

Key Points: 
  • Bolt Threads, Inc. (“Bolt Threads”), a pioneer in sustainable biomaterials for consumer products, announced a definitive agreement for a business combination with Golden Arrow Merger Corp (Nasdaq: GAMC) (“Golden Arrow”) that would result in Bolt Threads becoming a public company.
  • Bolt Threads is a mission-driven biomaterials platform created to enable a better future for people and the planet.
  • Additionally, Golden Arrow’s trust account of $21.5M may deliver additional proceeds to the company at closing of the business combination transaction.
  • BTIG, LLC is acting as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal advisor to Bolt Threads.