Plastics

Expert Speakers at D&M and ATX East to Discuss the Challenges in Advanced Manufacturing from Workforce Development, Robot Interoperability, Sustainability, to Optimizing Smart Processes

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Monday, November 15, 2021

"There is a great need and a desire in the advanced manufacturing community to connect in-person, said Steve Everly, Group Event Director, IM Engineering East.

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  • "There is a great need and a desire in the advanced manufacturing community to connect in-person, said Steve Everly, Group Event Director, IM Engineering East.
  • New D&M and ATX East speakers confirmed for the 2021 edition hail from Balluff Worldwide, Johnson & Johnson, The Society of Plastics Engineers, Vecna Robotics, WiBotic Inc., Wyatt Consulting, among others.
  • Your best Industry 5.0 implementations will strike a balance between human ingenuity, smart & sustainable plant and process design, and AI-powered solutions.
  • To view all educational sessions available at D&M and ATX East and for more information on the upcoming event, visit www.AdvancedManufacturingEast.com.

Covestro and voxeljet announce partnership to advance additive manufacture in series production

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Materials company Covestro and industrial 3D printer manufacturer voxeljet are collaborating to develop a material-machine combination for economic large series additive manufacturing.

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  • Materials company Covestro and industrial 3D printer manufacturer voxeljet are collaborating to develop a material-machine combination for economic large series additive manufacturing.
  • "Together with voxeljet, we want to remove what we believe is still a barrier for adopting AM on the production floor.
  • Thanks to its size and speed, coupled with the constant layer time, HSS offers manufacturers an economic solution for series production."
  • At the end of 2020, Covestro has 33 production sites worldwide and employs approximately 16,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).

ADM, Temasek’s Asia Sustainable Foods Platform Sign Agreement Creating Path to Joint Venture in Singapore to Serve Fast-Growing Demand for Microbial-Based Alternative Protein

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Monday, November 15, 2021

This first-of-its-kind joint venture in Singapore would meet that demand, and in doing so, will help further the development of the alternative protein industry in APAC.

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  • This first-of-its-kind joint venture in Singapore would meet that demand, and in doing so, will help further the development of the alternative protein industry in APAC.
  • Mathys Boeren, CEO, Asia Sustainable Foods Platform, said, As an end-to-end enabler, operator, and investor, the Asia Sustainable Foods Platform will provide bespoke solutions and support to innovators at each stage of their growth cycle.
  • EDB is pleased to be supporting ADM and Temaseks Asia Sustainable Foods Platforms efforts in building up precision fermentation expertise in Singapore.
  • The Asia Sustainable Foods Platform, a wholly-owned company of Temasek, aims to delight consumers across Asia with tasty, fresh, traceable and sustainable food by accelerating the commercialisation of sustainable foods in the region.

American Epoxy Adhesives Market 2021-2026: Growing Demand for Miniaturized and Lightweight Electronics - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 15, 2021

The "American Epoxy Adhesives Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "American Epoxy Adhesives Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The American Epoxy Adhesives market is expected to grow at with a CAGR greater than 5% during the forecast period.
  • One of the major factors driving the market is the rising demand for epoxy adhesives in the residential housing market and infrastructure market.
  • The American Epoxy adhesives market is moderately fragmented as the market share is divided among a lot of players.

Global Chillers (Scroll, Screw, Centrifugal, Reciprocating, Absorption) Market to Reach $4.8 Billion by 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 15, 2021

The global chillers market is estimated to be USD 4.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 4.8 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 3%.

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  • The global chillers market is estimated to be USD 4.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 4.8 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 3%.
  • However, the high initial setup cost is hindering the growth of the chillers market.
  • This report covers the modular chillers market and forecasts its market size until 2026.
  • The report also provides insights into the driving and restraining factors in the chillers market, along with opportunities and challenges across these industries.

FUCHS Group announces new design for automotive lubricants: better orientation, better handling, gentler use of resources

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Monday, November 15, 2021

The new small packs will be implemented gradually in the FUCHS companies from November 15, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The new small packs will be implemented gradually in the FUCHS companies from November 15, 2021.
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    New design for automotive lubricants: better orientation, better handling, gentler use of resources (Photo: Business Wire)
    The range of lubricant products in the automotive sector is enormous and for customers it's getting harder and harder to find what they need.
  • "The unique new design makes it easier for our customers to choose the right product, improves user-friendliness, and saves on resources," sums up Krisztin Rada, Head of Automotive Aftermarket Division.
  • The new clearly structured design of the labels enables customers to identify all the relevant information at a glance.

Global Infrastructure Partners Announces Agreement to Sell Interest in Freeport LNG to JERA Americas for $2.5 billion

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading independent infrastructure investor, announced today an agreement to sell its 25.7% interest in Freeport LNG Development, L.P. (Freeport) to JERA Americas Inc. for US$2.5 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

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  • Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading independent infrastructure investor, announced today an agreement to sell its 25.7% interest in Freeport LNG Development, L.P. (Freeport) to JERA Americas Inc. for US$2.5 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
  • (Photo: Freeport LNG)
    JERA Americas Inc. (JERA Americas) is the U.S.-based subsidiary of global energy leader JERA Co., Inc. (JERA), the worlds largest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
  • JERA, through its subsidiaries, owns 25% of Freeport LNG Train 1 and purchases and transports 2.32 mtpa of LNG for use in Japan and other LNG importing countries.
  • Global Infrastructure Partners is an independent infrastructure fund manager that makes equity and debt investments in infrastructure assets and businesses.

Cabot Corporation Board Declares Dividend

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Friday, November 12, 2021

On Friday, November 12, 2021, the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share on all outstanding shares of the Corporations common stock.

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  • On Friday, November 12, 2021, the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share on all outstanding shares of the Corporations common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on December 10, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2021.
  • The decision to increase the dividend demonstrates the Boards confidence in our ability to generate strong cash flow to fund high confidence growth investments and return cash to shareholders through a competitive dividend.
  • Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Westlake Chemical Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Friday, November 12, 2021

The Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) declared today a regular dividend distribution of $0.2975 per share for the third quarter of 2021.

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  • The Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) declared today a regular dividend distribution of $0.2975 per share for the third quarter of 2021.
  • This dividend will be payable on December 8, 2021, to stockholders of record on November 23, 2021.
  • This is the 69th successive quarterly dividend that Westlake has declared since completing its initial public offering in August 2004.
  • Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day.

Badger Meter Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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Friday, November 12, 2021

The Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of twenty cents ($0.20) per share to shareholders of record on November 26, 2021, payable December 10, 2021.

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  • The Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of twenty cents ($0.20) per share to shareholders of record on November 26, 2021, payable December 10, 2021.
  • With more than a century of water technology innovation, Badger Meter is a global provider of industry leading water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality and other system parameters.
  • These offerings provide our customers with the data and analytics essential to optimize their operations and contribute to the sustainable use and protection of the worlds most precious resource.
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