Advantages Artificial turf can be a better solution when the environment is particularly hostile to natural grass. An arid environment or one where there is little natural light are examples. Artificial turf can withstand significantly ...
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DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials, today announced a major new milestone for its lightweight, cost-effective ...
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Thermoplastic resins producer in the US Braskem has announced the launch of recyclable, polyethylene (PE) caps for carbonated beverages. According to the company, the launch complements its product portfolio for the beverage segment, ...
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Westlake Chemical Corporation announced that Mr. Michael J. Graff (57) and Mr. R. Bruce Northcutt (53) have been elected to the company's board of directors. Mr. Graff is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Air Liquide ...
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SIBUR will showcase its polymer products and investment projects, earmarked for export to China and other Asian countries, at Chinaplas, Asia’s largest petrochemical products exhibition in Guangzhou, China. The main focus will be on ...
The D + I Floor Lamp was made is France by Presse Citron. Mimicing the shape of a real live tree trunk, the designer used polyethylene to create the D + I Floor Lamp’s exterior and fluorescent lighting for the internal light source. ...
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UK-based major plastic milk bottle manufacturer Nampak Plastics is said to achieved a new mark after it trialed, tested and now supplied a four-pint milk bottle with up to 30% recycled high density polyethylene (rHDPE). It is claimed to ...
Chevron Phillips Chemical has declared a force majeure for its polyethylene products, according to a letter to customers Tuesday that was obtained by Platts. The company said in the letter that the move was caused by a "contingency event" ...
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This suspended luminaire’s circular shape glows like an angel’s halo. Designed by Emiliana Martinelli for Martinelli Luce the 2057 Circular Pol Chandelier is made from a structure of rotational molded polyethylene material and ...
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India has raised the import duty on a range of major polymers, namely polypropylene, polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride, from 5% to 7.5% effective Thursday, a source from Reliance Industries said. "This is a logical move because it gives ...
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Radiant flooring system transfers heat directly from the hot floor to the people or objects in the room through radiation. This process is also known as infrared radiation. It requires installation of electric heating coils or water heating ...
The price spread between polyethylene terephthalate in Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia jumped to a five-month high of $15/mt Wednesday, from $10/mt a week ago, as high inventory levels in Northeast Asia curbed price gains there. PET on ...
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Spain-based Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) chips producer Artenius is in plans to shut a PET chips production line for a limited period. “We will shutdown one PET chips line in the first half of May 2013 for five days to ...
Plastic packaging producer VisiPak, a division of Sinclair & Rush, has introduced a new line of clear plastic candy tube packaging. Each tube featuring 10” of usable space, ranges in diameters from 1” to 2” and over ...
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Italian manufacturer of machines and plants, Sacmi is all set to introduce its plastics top range machines at Chinaplas 2013 taking place from 20 to 23 May in China at the Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou. The company ...
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