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January 14, 2020
News 
 
Hamilton Plastics - BB1

Borealis to acquire Nova’s ownership interest in Novealis joint venture

Formed in 2018, the JV involved affiliates of Borealis and Nova, which subsequently formed a 50/50 JV with an affiliate of Total S.A. to launch Bayport Polymers LLC in Houston, Tex.


Contract awarded to build new petrochemical facility outside Edmonton

Once in service, the petrochemical site will produce about 550,000 tonnes of polypropylene per year.


APMA launches Project Arrow, an all-Canadian zero-emissions concept vehicle

The project, aimed to be completed by 2022, an effort to meet the Canadian federal government's call for a zero-emission future by 2050.


City of Detroit receives nearly $1 million in recycling funding

The grant is part of a $2.2 million public-private collaboration to increase recycling education statewide in Michigan by 2020.
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
SLIDE - SS1

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Special Reports 
 
Special Reports

Ford and McDonald’s collaborate to convert coffee bean skin into car parts

Drawing on Canadian research, the companies are giving vehicles a caffeine boost by using coffee chaff in vehicle parts such as headlamp housings. » Read More
 
Special Reports

Avoiding a hot mess: The right way to maintain hot runners

Hot runners can improve part quality, enhance operational efficiencies, reduce scrap, and save money. But they're complex and not exactly low maintenance. The good news is, you can overcome these challenges by addressing a few key issues. » Read More
 
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LinkedIn - BB2

Thermoplastic Concentrates

Jan. 28-30, 2020
Location: Coral Springs, Fla.
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PETnology Americas 2020

Feb. 3-5, 2020
Location: Austin, Texas
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The Packaging Conference

Feb. 3-5, 2020
Location: Austin, Tex.
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