Plastic

Nexeo Plastics and AFC ECOPLASTICS Sign Agreement to Distribute AFC’s Sustainable Compounds Throughout North America

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Nexeo Plastics, a leading global thermoplastics resin distributor, announces an agreement with AFC ECOPLASTICS to distribute bio-compounds for the blow and film molding market throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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  • Nexeo Plastics, a leading global thermoplastics resin distributor, announces an agreement with AFC ECOPLASTICS to distribute bio-compounds for the blow and film molding market throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States.
  • Our company is committed to providing customers with a large variety of high performing resins and compounds, including sustainable alternatives for single use applications, said Arturo Hoyo, Nexeo Plastics Vice President of Product Line Management.
  • AFC Ecoplastics compounds fill a growing need for sustainable products that are durable and flexible and can be processed on existing machinery.
  • Nexeo Plastics is a leading global thermoplastic resins distributor, representing quality products from world-class suppliers, and serving a diverse customer base across North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Global Pneumatic Conveying Systems Market (2022 to 2027) - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Regarding capital expenditure, the sector has spent EUR 193.1 billion in 2018, which grew by nearly 5.9%, as compared to 2008.

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  • Regarding capital expenditure, the sector has spent EUR 193.1 billion in 2018, which grew by nearly 5.9%, as compared to 2008.
  • China is one of the major countries that has contributed to almost 45% of the global investment in 2018.
  • Chemical, pharmaceutical, plastic are a few significant segments in the region that use pneumatic conveying systems to flow its materials from one location to the other.
  • An increase in demand is likely to increase investment in the aforementioned sectors and would thereby increase the market of pneumatic converting systems during the forecast period.

Genomatica and Asahi Kasei Partner on Renewably-Sourced Nylon 6,6

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Asahi Kasei will have preferential access to early volumes of renewably-sourced HMD and perform nylon application testing, leveraging Asahi Kaseis deep experience developing successful nylon applications.

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  • Asahi Kasei will have preferential access to early volumes of renewably-sourced HMD and perform nylon application testing, leveraging Asahi Kaseis deep experience developing successful nylon applications.
  • Asahi Kasei anticipates licensing Genomaticas GENO HMD process technology to commercialize bio-based nylon 6,6.
  • Genomatica has already commercialized sustainable materials used in plastics and cosmetics, and is working on plant-based nylon, household cleaners and more.
  • About Asahi Kasei: The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world.

Asahi Kasei to Accelerate Trials for Commercialization of Polyamide 66 Made Using Biomass-Derived Intermediate

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Asahi Kasei currently uses fossil fuelderived HMD as an intermediate to manufacture Leona polyamide 661,2 (also called nylon 66), an engineering plastic featuring outstanding heat resistance and rigidity.

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  • Asahi Kasei currently uses fossil fuelderived HMD as an intermediate to manufacture Leona polyamide 661,2 (also called nylon 66), an engineering plastic featuring outstanding heat resistance and rigidity.
  • The strategic alliance with Genomatica provides Asahi Kasei with preferential rights to access the early volume of bio-HMD to evaluate the possibility as a feedstock of polyamide 66, enabling Asahi Kasei to accelerate trials of polyamide 66 made using biomass-derived intermediate.
  • By using this bio-HMD with its own polyamide 66 polymerization technology, Asahi Kasei aims to support its goal to be first-to-market with more sustainable polyamide 66 made using biomass-derived intermediate for the automotive and electronics application of plastics components and industrial fiber.
  • 2 Various types of Leona polyamide: In addition to polyamide 66, polyamide 6I, and polyamide 612 made using HMD, Asahi Kasei manufactures polyamide 610 using intermediate derived from castor oil.

NAGASE PLEDGES NET-ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS FOR COMPANY BY 2050

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NAGASE plans to accomplish this goal through strict measures that will decrease emissions over the coming decades.

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  • NAGASE plans to accomplish this goal through strict measures that will decrease emissions over the coming decades.
  • By 2030, NAGASE aims to reduce company-owned direct emissions and purchased or acquired indirect emissions by 46% (compared to 2013 levels).
  • This is on the path to a company-wide goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, which will include zero greenhouse gas emissions across its company-owned direct emissions and purchased or acquired indirect emissions.
  • The company will be keeping track of its carbon emissions through zeroboard, a cloud service developed by Japan-based Zeroboard Inc. for calculating and visualizing emissions.

Dow to participate in J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference 2022

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MIDLAND, Mich., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Howard Ungerleider , president and chief financial officer, Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW), will participate in a fireside chat during the J.P. Morgan 2022 Industrials Conference on Thursday, March 17 at 11:20 a.m.

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  • MIDLAND, Mich., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Howard Ungerleider , president and chief financial officer, Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW), will participate in a fireside chat during the J.P. Morgan 2022 Industrials Conference on Thursday, March 17 at 11:20 a.m.
  • Dow invites investors to join the live webcast through its website .
  • Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future.
  • References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.

With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 252 Percent, PathogenDx Ranks No. 46 on Inc. Magazine's List of the Southwest Region's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list had an average growth rate of 154 percent

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  • 46 on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
  • The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Southwest region.
  • Companies based in the Austin, Texas, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Fort Worth, Texas, areas had the highest growth rate overall.
  • "This year's Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America's off-the-charts growth companies.

One of America's Award-Winning Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Shahram Salemy, Offers Scholarship to Help Advance Science Education - Mahin and Saifulla Salemy High School Scientific Scholarship

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SEATTLE, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Shahram Salemy announced submissions were open for the annual Mahin and Saifulla Salemy High School Scientific Scholarship award.

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  • SEATTLE, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Shahram Salemy announced submissions were open for the annual Mahin and Saifulla Salemy High School Scientific Scholarship award.
  • The winning student will be awarded $1000 and will be notified by Dr. Salemy or a representative.
  • "It is my honor to offer this scholarship each year and I'm always thrilled to meet the recipients," said Dr. Salemy.
  • As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Salemy trains plastic surgery chief residents in the area of cosmetic surgery.

Worldwide Bioplastics Industry to 2029 - Untapped Markets in Emerging Economies Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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The global bioplastics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.1% from 2022-2029 to reach $25.93 billion by 2029.

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  • The global bioplastics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.1% from 2022-2029 to reach $25.93 billion by 2029.
  • Following a comprehensive primary and secondary research and an in-depth analysis of the market scenario, this report provides the key drivers, constraints, challenges, and opportunities of the industry.
  • Furthermore, the increasing number of regulations & legal acts supporting bioplastics usage and the untapped markets in emerging economies are expected to boost the growth of this market.
  • Asia-Pacific is expected to command the largest share of the global bioplastics market in 2022, followed by North America.

Biodegradable Plastics Market worth $23.3 billion by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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The biodegradable plastics market includes both bio-based biodegradable plastics and synthetic/petrochemical-based biodegradable plastics.

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  • The biodegradable plastics market includes both bio-based biodegradable plastics and synthetic/petrochemical-based biodegradable plastics.
  • PLA is the largest type segment of the biodegradable plastics market, as it is used in various end-use industries such as packaging & bags and consumer goods.
  • Europe is estimated to be the fastest-growing market for biodegradable plastics between 2021 and 2026.
  • Europe is estimated to be the fastest-growing market for biodegradable plastics between 2021 and 2026.