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| PACT updated with 1 new intention for RMOA, 1 finalised Hazard assessment |
| www.echa.europa.eu, 13 September 2017 – Substances of potential concern: ECHA’s Public Activities Coordination Tool (PACT) was updated with new intentions for Risk Management Option Analysis (RMOA) and Hazard assessments. Read |
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| Intertape Polymer expands Pittsylvania County, Virginia facility |
| www.canplastics.com, 12 September 2017 – Packaging product supplier Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is investing US$7 million to add manufacturing and distribution capacity at its facility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Read |
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| Ineos invests in new vinyl acetate monomer plant |
| www.european-coatings.com, 8 September 2017 - Ineos Oxide is planning to build a new vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) plant to support its strong position as a supplier to a broad range of markets, including the coatings, films and adhesives markets. Read |
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| When art was taped, thoughts were set free |
| www.newindianexpress.com, 2 September 2017 – While the art form that predominantly uses adhesive or duct tape has been gaining momentum across several parts of the world, Berlin has been spearheading the movement through ‘TAPE THAT’, a collective that was started in 2011. Read |
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| Formulating energy-curable laminating adhesives |
| www.adhesivesmag.com, 1 September 2017 – Laminating adhesives offer a host of benefits for flexible packaging applications. Read |
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| Strategic solutions: state of the U.S. construction market |
| www.adhesivesmag.com, 1 September 2017 – The U.S. adhesives market reached $15.8 billion in 2016; tapes made up 8% in value of the U.S. market. Read |
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| Production starts at new Tekni-Plex plant in China |
| www.pharmaproducts.packaging-business-review.com, 29 August 2017 – Packaging materials developer Tekni-Plex has started production at its new manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China. Read |
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| Spot Polypropylene in Europe peaks to two month-high on bullish feedstock, shutdowns |
| www.plastemart.com, 11 August 2017 – The European spot price of polypropylene hit a two month-high on the back of a bullish feedstock propylene and maintenance shutdowns, S&P Global Platts data shows. Read |
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| The 4th European REACH Congress: REACH today and the challenges ahead |
| www.reachcongress.com, 9 August 2017 – As a maturing regulation, with the end of the existing substance registration phase less than six months ahead, the fourth TSGE Forum REACH Congress will focus on the other aspects of the ‘REACH’ regulation such as evaluation and authorisation and other developing issues. Read |
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| Adhesive and sealants market to rise 5% |
| www.adhesivesmag.com, 7 August 2017 – Growing demand from applications, such as paper and packaging and building and construction is expected to fuel the growth of the adhesives and sealants market. Read |
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| Automotive adhesives market to reach USD 5,459 million by 2023 |
| www.adhesives.specialchem.com, 7 August – A recent report forecasts that the global market was valued at $3,771 million in 2016, and is projected to reach $5,459 million by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2017 to 2023. Read |
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| Spandex expands Nordic presence with aquisition of Norwegian distributor Skangraf AS |
| www.wideformatonline.com, 7 August 2017 – Spandex is further strengthening its market position in the Nordic region with the acquisition of Skangraf AS, an established distributor to the Norwegian sign and display market. Read |
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| MIT team creates flexible, transparent solar cells with graphene electrodes |
| www.graphene-info.com, 5 August 2017 – Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed flexible and transparent graphene-based solar cells, which can be mounted on various surfaces ranging from glass to plastic to paper and tape. Read |
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| Adhesives consumption growing despite environmental Restrictions |
| www.adhesivesmag.com, 3 August 2017 – Curbs on emissions are bringing about changes in the commodity pattern of the U.S. adhesives industry. Read |
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| Tekni-Plek buys adhesive tape substrate business from Alfatherm, Italy |
| www.closures.packaging-business-review.com, 3 August 2017 – Packaging materials developer Tekni-Plex is expanding its Tekni-Films operations in Italy via an acquisition. Read |
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