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Sicomin has expanded its structural adhesive portfolio with the launch of two new cartridge-based epoxy systems, SR 740 and SR 790. Developed for composite assembly and bonding applications, the new formulations combine controlled, precise application with the mechanical performance required for demanding structural components. Sicomin has expanded its structural adhesive portfolio with the launch of two new cartridge-based epoxy systems, SR 740 and SR 790. Developed for composite assembly and bonding applications, the new formulations combine controlled, precise application with the mechanical performance required for demanding structural components. SR 740 for thick-section structural bonding SR 740 is a structural epoxy adhesive formulated for large bonding areas and high-load assemblies where a thick, non-sag bond line is required. The formulation provides gap-filling capability for joints with bond-line thicknesses of up to 25 mm, allowing it to accommodate dimensional tolerances ...

BASF has received two awards for pilot projects exploring innovative approaches to closing the loop on engineering plastics. The two recycling projects for polyamide 6 (PA6) presented at K 2025 – depolymerization and solvent-based recycling – received both the MATERIALICA Award 2026 (winner in the category “CO2 Efficiency”) and the Fakuma Innovation Award 2026 (2nd place in the category “sustainability”).  The awards recognize the technological progress achieved at pilot scale and the potential of both processes to contribute to closed material loops for demanding automotive applications in the future. Together with Mercedes-Benz, ZF and Pöppelmann K-TECH, the technologies were successfully demonstrated under pilot conditions on near-production components designed to closely reflect real series applications rather than purely demonstrative parts. Further development and scale-up would be required for industrial-scale implementation. With these two complementary advanced recycling a...

Plastipak Packaging, Inc., a global leader in packaging and recycling solutions, announced the opening of its PET Material Center in Verbania, Italy. The center manufactures pakPET™ Single Pellet Solution, a PET resin with 30% recycled content designed to help customers maintain packaging quality, consistency and manufacturing efficiency. Italian government officials and Ed Morgan, #Plastipak CEO, attended the October 14 opening ceremony. Plastipak invested more than €25 million in the PET Material Center, reinforcing its commitment to material innovation and circular economy solutions. With five recycling facilities globally and the #PETMaterialCenter in Verbania, Plastipak continues to invest in infrastructure that helps recover valuable materials and keep them in use. The center builds on the company’s expertise across #recycling , resin production, preforms and packaging manufacturing, giving customers practical solutions to advance their packaging goals. #pakPET™ Single Pellet ...

Inteplast Group has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire composite decking manufacturer #Fiberon (Fiberon Holding Company LLC and its subsidiaries) from a subsidiary of Fortune Brands Innovations. The agreement includes Inteplast’s acquisition of Fiberon’s manufacturing sites in New London, North Carolina, where its headquarters are located; and one site in Meridian, Idaho. The closing is anticipated to be within 60 days, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Fiberon will be part of the World-Pak division and its #Inteplast Building Products business unit, which is a major supplier of #PVC and #polystyrene trim, decking, moulding, and garage weatherstrip, among others. The onboarding of Fiberon, with its focus on composite boards using primarily recycled materials, will greatly increase the breadth of Inteplast’s portfolio of building products. John Stevens, president of World-Pak, said, “The anticipated #acquisition of Fiberon provides expansion wit...

  𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 🔅 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐯𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐯𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 (𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰) — “𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧” ********************************************* 💠 In pharmaceutical packaging, these terms describe how strongly a pack protects the product from moisture and gas. Forget theory. Think only about real packs used on the shop floor. ✴️ Permeable Packaging — Environment Moves In Freely ◾ Moisture vapor enters easily ◾ Oxygen entry is high ◾ No real barrier protection 🔆 The pack almost “breathes”. ◾ How It Behaves ◾ Tablet moisture changes quickly ◾ Stability highly dependent on room RH ◾ Shelf life difficult to protect ◾ Typical Examples ◾ Paper-based packaging ◾ Simple plastic liners ◾ Low-barrier polybags 🔆 Rarely acceptable for finished dosage forms. ✴️ Semi-Permeable Packaging — Environment Is Slowed, Not Stopped ◾ Moisture entry is limite...