Biodegradable plastic packaging no better than common plastics Biodegradable plastics used in packaging, which are made from renewable biomass sources, do not prove to offer an overall ecological advantage. The farming and processing of the plants used in packaging cause more ...

With reference to the disclosure made by Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (“IVL”) on March 6, 2012 regarding the acquisition of PET resin assets of PT. Polypet Karyapersada with a capacity of 100,800 tons per annum at Cilegon, Indonesia, IVL is pleased to inform the ...

PTA and PET producer Lotte Chemical UK Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of KP ...

heat 11 has received in April another major order for the supply of a heater for a ...

ALPEK, S.A.B. de C.V. (Alpek), the leader petrochemical company in Mexico, announced today unaudited results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2012. Revenue and EBITDA showed year-on-year gains reflecting the favorable industry conditions and operating improvements in its ...

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), the world's leading vertically integrated Polyester Value Chain producer, has undergone partial resumption of the PET plant of Indorama Polymers and AsiaPet in Lopburi following a shutdown due to flooding from the end of September last ...

SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing here at PLAST 2012 its broad and deep portfolio of industry-leading sustainable materials that help customers design, develop and differentiate environmentally responsible products in three key ways.

ColorMatrix has demonstrated on a signature bright and vibrant booth at Chinaplas ...

  Artenius, the PET & Recycling Division of LSB, has developed a new PET ...

Today Avantium announced its second major partnership for its YXY technology to produce PEF bottles. Danone Research and Avantium have entered into a Joint Development Agreement for the development of PEF bottles for Danone, number two worldwide in bottled water business. The ...