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August 15, 2019
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Ineos breaks ground on new Texas styrenics plant

The new acrylonitrile styrene acrylate plant is expected to be operational by 2021.


Flexicon opens France office

The bulk handling equipment and systems maker's new office in Dijon, France will provide factory-direct engineering services and technical sales support to customers in France and surrounding regions.


Chromaflo buys dispersion division of Liquid Colours

Headquartered in South Africa, the acquisition will enhance Liquid Colours' position in the sub-Saharan African region.


Kohlberg completes acquisition of Bemis Healthcare Packaging Europe

Bemis Healthcare Packaging operates facilities in Clara, Ireland; Derry, Northern Ireland, UK; and Elsham, UK.
 
Special Reports 
 
Special Reports

Building schoolrooms from plastic waste in West Africa

Conceptos Plasticos, a Colombian non-profit group, has partnered with UNICEF to collect plastic waste in the West African country of Côte d'Ivoire and turn it into modular plastic bricks to build classrooms. » Read More
 
Special Reports

Straw maker Stone Straw fights back with bioplastic straws

Traditional plastic straws are an endangered species nowadays, which is why this well-known Brantford, Ont.-based extruder is making the move to an eco-friendly plant-based alternative. » Read More
 
EVENTS CALENDAR 
 

8th Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Detroit Summit

Aug. 20-22, 2019
Location: Location: Detroit, Mich.
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LSR 2019

Sept. 9-12, 2019
Location: Schaumburg, Ill.
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Polymers in Flooring

Sept. 17-18, 2019
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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