Polystyrene

Global Styrenic Polymers Market Report 2021: Market to Reach $4.8 Billion by 2027 - U.S. Market is Estimated at $882.3 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 9% CAGR - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Polystyrene (PS), one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 6.4% CAGR and reach US$2.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period.

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  • Polystyrene (PS), one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 6.4% CAGR and reach US$2.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $882.3 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 9% CAGR
    The Styrenic Polymers market in the U.S. is estimated at US$882.3 Million in the year 2020.
  • China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 9% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027.
  • In the global Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 3.6% CAGR estimated for this segment.

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market by Raw Material, Type, Production Process and Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The rigid plastic packaging market is projected to grow from USD 198.9 billion in 2021 to USD 250.2 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period.

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  • The rigid plastic packaging market is projected to grow from USD 198.9 billion in 2021 to USD 250.2 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period.
  • Rigid plastic packaging solely involves the usage of a rigid plastic material that does not exhibit elastic deformation and has a relatively rigid shape or form.
  • The global rigid packaging market has witnessed considerable growth in recent years, mainly driven by features such as low weight, flexibility, and durability.
  • In terms of value & volume, the bottles & jars segment is projected to lead the global rigid plastic packaging market in 2020.

C-Bond Systems’ Distributor A1 Glass Coating Expands Pipeline for C-Bond BRS Projects to Four More Texas Schools and Expects to Recognize an Additional $300,000 in Revenue from these Pending Jobs

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

A1 Glass Coating expects to recognize more than $300,000 in revenue from these four pending jobs using C-Bond BRS, as well as $200,000 in revenue from the 12 previously announced projects in A1 Glasss pipeline for a total of $500,000 in expected revenue for these 16 schools.

Key Points: 
  • A1 Glass Coating expects to recognize more than $300,000 in revenue from these four pending jobs using C-Bond BRS, as well as $200,000 in revenue from the 12 previously announced projects in A1 Glasss pipeline for a total of $500,000 in expected revenue for these 16 schools.
  • C-Bond BRS is a ballistic-resistant film system that consists of the patented C-Bond glass strengthening technology and security film.
  • The C-Bond technology chemically bonds to the defects randomly distributed on the glass surface to increase impact resistance and prevent breakage.
  • A1 Glass is an expert installer of C-Bond BRS and C-Bond Secure, which is a window film application to deter forced entry, in multiple schools and other facilities throughout Texas.

Technip Energies collaborate with Agilyx to accelerate and scale-up the implementation of its polystyrene recycling technology

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

This collaboration aims to accelerate the implementation of Agilyx's technology for the advanced recycling of post-use polystyrene.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration aims to accelerate the implementation of Agilyx's technology for the advanced recycling of post-use polystyrene.
  • Under this agreement, Technip Energies will market and license the integrated technologies of Agilyx depolymerization and Technip Energies purification technology, leveraging the expertise, resources, and global presence of respective companies.
  • Both companies bring strong, specialized experience to this offering: Agilyx contributes its deep experience in chemical recycling of post-use plastics, while Technip Energies has extensive experience in scaling-up technology which will increase the plastic recovery.
  • Tim Stedman, CEO of Agilyx, said: "We're excited to be working with Technip Energies.

Technip Energies collaborate with Agilyx to accelerate and scale-up the implementation of its polystyrene recycling technology

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

This collaboration aims to accelerate the implementation of Agilyx's technology for the advanced recycling of post-use polystyrene.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration aims to accelerate the implementation of Agilyx's technology for the advanced recycling of post-use polystyrene.
  • Under this agreement, Technip Energies will market and license the integrated technologies of Agilyx depolymerization and Technip Energies purification technology, leveraging the expertise, resources, and global presence of respective companies.
  • Both companies bring strong, specialized experience to this offering: Agilyx contributes its deep experience in chemical recycling of post-use plastics, while Technip Energies has extensive experience in scaling-up technology which will increase the plastic recovery.
  • Tim Stedman, CEO of Agilyx, said: "We're excited to be working with Technip Energies.

Innovative PolyStyreneLoop Plant Will Recycle Polystyrene Foam Demolition Waste and Recover Valuable Resources

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

A new recycling plant in the Netherlands will recycle expanded polystyrene (EPS) demolition waste and also handle a legacy additive.

Key Points: 
  • A new recycling plant in the Netherlands will recycle expanded polystyrene (EPS) demolition waste and also handle a legacy additive.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210602005924/en/
    An aerial view of the PolystyreneLoop recycling plant in Terneuzen, the Netherlands.
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    The PolyStyreneLoop recycling plant in Terneuzen, Netherlands, is scheduled to open on the 16th of June.
  • The plant was built to prove the technical and economic feasibility of a large-scale, closed-loop solution for the recycling of EPS waste.

$1M NSERC Grant to Study the Health Risks of Nanoplastics

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Monday, May 31, 2021

The study will be among the first to address this issue.

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  • The study will be among the first to address this issue.
  • The health impacts of products used to make plastic, such as phthalates, bisphenol, and polystyrene, have previously been studied.
  • However, few toxicological studies have assessed the risk of exposure to nanoplastics.
  • Scientists from McMaster University , the University of Ottawa , Health Canada , and Environment and Climate Change Canada will also contribute their expertise.

Epsilyte Holdings LLC Acquisition of Polysource Inc.

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Friday, May 28, 2021

Epsilyte Holdings LLC, a leading provider of expandable polystyrene (EPS), services, and solutions has acquired Polysource Inc., a leading producer of compounded EPS and molded products used in building insulation, personal safety equipment, and filtration media.

Key Points: 
  • Epsilyte Holdings LLC, a leading provider of expandable polystyrene (EPS), services, and solutions has acquired Polysource Inc., a leading producer of compounded EPS and molded products used in building insulation, personal safety equipment, and filtration media.
  • With the acquisition of Polysource, Epsilyte will operate two distinct business units: EPS, largely made up of the heritage Epsilyte business, and the newly formed Compounded EPS unit, which is mostly comprised of the heritage Polysource business based in Piqua, OH with approximately 90 associates.
  • We are thrilled to complete this acquisition and we welcome the Polysource associates to the Epsilyte team, said Brad Crocker, President and Chief Executive Officer, of Epsilyte.
  • According to David Shainberg of Balmoral Funds, This acquisition enables Epsilyte to leverage its resources to continue improving its business and expanding its product portfolio.

C-Bond Systems Receives $50,000 Purchase Order to Supply its Ballistic-Resistant System, C-Bond BRS, to Texas School District

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

HOUSTON, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Bond Systems (the Company or C-Bond) (OTC: CBNT), a nanotechnology solutions company, announced today that it has received a $50,000 purchase order to supply C-Bond BRS (ballistic-resistant system) to a Texas school district.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Bond Systems (the Company or C-Bond) (OTC: CBNT), a nanotechnology solutions company, announced today that it has received a $50,000 purchase order to supply C-Bond BRS (ballistic-resistant system) to a Texas school district.
  • This is a new purchase order that is separate and distinct from pending C-Bond BRS projects for distributor/installer A1 Glass Coating that were previously announced.
  • C-Bond BRS is a ballistic-resistant film system that consists of the patented C-Bond glass strengthening technology and security film.
  • The C-Bond technology chemically bonds to the defects randomly distributed on the glass surface to increase impact resistance and prevent breakage.

United Industries, Inc. Announces Manufacture of STYRENE™ Brand Polystyrene Sheets for Sign Industry

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Industries, Inc., manufacturers of UltraBoard foam core boards, has just released a completely new product line of polystyrene sheeting engineered specifically for the sign printing industry.

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  • BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Industries, Inc., manufacturers of UltraBoard foam core boards, has just released a completely new product line of polystyrene sheeting engineered specifically for the sign printing industry.
  • UltraBoard is celebrating a newly-installed polystyrene extrusion line that enables production of polystyrene facer sheets for their UltraBoard Classic and Lite foam core board products.
  • Complete in-house manufacture will render benefits such as white point consistency across certain product lines and dedicated sign polystyrene manufacturing, wherein the dedicated focus of the line is for producing print-grade polystyrene sheets.
  • UltraBoard Styrene polystyrene sheeting is available in thicknesses ranging from .020mm.060mm.