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Agr International Inc. To Introduce the Thicknesspen, a Revolutionary New Portable Thickness Measurement Gauge at K 2022, Stand 11C40

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Agr International Inc. To Introduce the Thickness Pen, a Revolutionary New Portable Thickness Measurement Gauge at K 2022, Stand 11C40

The Thickness Pen, with its patent pending dual measurement mode technology, is ideal for measurement of plastic products of all types, in the laboratory or on the plant floor

The Thickness Pen is the latest in Agr’s line of thickness measurement products for the container and packaging industry. This all-new device offers an innovative approach to portable thickness measurement with its patent pending dual mode design. Developed to address the multiple and diverse thickness measure applications of the production environment, the Thickness Pen’s small size, with its light weight and robust design, can be used just about anywhere, from the laboratory, the plant floor or even in a wet environment at a job site in the field. The Thickness Pen provides easy, non-destructive and highly accurate thickness measurement of all types of non-ferrous products, regardless of their size, shape or material.

Some of the notable Thickness Pen features include:

  • Compact and lightweight
  • Dual mode operation
  • Rugged, drop and water-resistant construction
  • Easy, intuitive operation
  • Bluetooth enabled
  • Smart phone and tablet compatible

Dual mode design

The Thickness Pen differs from other measurement devices with its patent pending, dual-mode operation that offers users the option to measure using either a magnetic or capacitance mode, whichever is most appropriate for the application. This provides a unique advantage and offers versatility not found in any product in this market place while still providing the precision necessary for the laboratory and the portability, ruggedness and safety for use on the production floor.

With the magnetic mode, a magnetic target ball is used during measurements. This mode offers a level of precision equal to or exceeding traditional hall-effect devices with greater simplicity and reliability without the concerns associated with probes that use strong magnetic fields. In this mode the ThicknessPen can be used in its docking station for bench-top measurements or on its own, as a portable device wherever critical measurements are required. The magnetic mode provides the high measurement precision necessary for thin, non-ferrous materials such as ultra-lightweight containers and packaging while offering a robust, easy to operate measurement tool.

The Capacitance mode provides the means to perform single sided measurement without the need for a target ball. This is ideal for at-the-line or measurements in the field, where portability is desired and the risk of product contamination by a target ball is a concern. The capacitance mode of the ThicknessPen offers a quick, “touch and go“ measurement approach and is ideal for measuring large containers, sheet material, plastic panels and large shaped parts where the use of a target ball is not practical. Its portability and rugged construction provide further advantages and compatibility with the production environment.

App-based , Bluetooth enabled

Thickness Pen is compatible with smart phones and tablets. With the Thickness Pen App a smartphone or tablet becomes your work center for system management and operations. The operator can control the type and size of data displayed. With the APP, system software never goes out of date and upgrades are easily handled. Utilizing Bluetooth technology, the Thickness Pen requires no cables or wires for operation. When the pen is used remotely without a phone or tablet, data can be easily transferred from the pen and stored in the App when returned to the base station.

Agr’s Thickness Pen provides easy, non-destructive and highly accurate thickness measurement of all types of non-ferrous products, regardless of their size, shape or material.

Agr products are designed to assist container producers, converters and fillers stay competitive while meeting the increased quality demands of today’s changing world. As an industry leader, Agr is committed to provide the container and filling industry with the most technologically advanced products available for quality control and productivity improvement.

 

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Solvay Adds Responsible Sourcing to Specialty Polymers Recycle Portfolio

Julie Fernandes
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Solvay Adds Responsible Sourcing to Specialty Polymers Recycle Portfolio

The Mass Balance (MB) approach tracks the sustainability of a product through the whole value chain, driving the industry toward adopting critical environmental best practices

Solvay is taking an additional step forward in its sustainability journey by launching high-performance products with a reduced carbon footprint for applications ranging from automotive and household appliances to electronics.

Following the mass balance method, Solvay will track and trace the flow of certified circular and/or renewable materials through the entire value chain. This will enable the new Recycle MBSpecialty Polymers Portfolio to contribute to responsible sourcing and the transition to a sustainable circular economy.

As the first milestone in the project, the company recently gained IScc-Plus certification – a well-recognized standard for bio-based and recycled materials – for its Augusta, Georgia site. The site is currently manufacturing an IScc-Plus compliant sulfone monomer, which will subsequently be used for the production of Udel PSU Recycle MB and Radel PPSU Recycle MB sulfone polymers.

This certification process will cover a growing portfolio of products spanning different chemistries. Additional certified high-performance materials will become available globally soon, starting with Ryton PPS Recycle MB and Amodel PPA Recycle MB.

In addition to this, Solvay is continuously investing to improve the sustainability of its own operations and supply chain. In line with the company’s clear commitment to reducing emissions, 100% of the electricity that Solvay sources in the US for PPA, PPS, HPPA and Peek base polymers production is renewable, supporting customers’ efforts to minimize their Scope 3 cO2 emissions.

 

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Geological Survey of Finland Introduces the MintecRobo to Realise the Green Transition of the Mining Industry

Julie Fernandes
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Geological Survey of Finland Introduces the MintecRobo to Realise the Green Transition of the Mining Industry

Malvern Panalytical, a leading supplier of analytical systems and services that help customers to create a better world, have teamed with the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) in a project to help the mining industry in Europe to achieve net zero carbon mining by enhancing the green transition and digitization of the industry.

Finding minerals and metals is becoming increasingly more difficult. Not just in quantity, but also in density and quality. Companies need to go to more dangerous and remote places to extract minerals and they need to recycle them throughout the process to reduce waist. As part of GTK’s mission to develop the most efficient ways to extract ores and support a circular economy, they have selected Malvern Panalytical’s MintecRobo. The MintecRobo improves the accuracy of the mining process while simultaneously speeding-up the mineralogical analysis, making the extraction process more efficient, as well as improving a safer environment for miners.

The MintecRobo can be used to maximize the speed and accuracy of sample preparations as it allows sample trials with different parameters to be run; providing more control over the extraction process than ever before. The MintecRobo is a smart instrument which can adjust its method of extraction during the mining process according to environmental conditions. The MintecRobo will provide real-time information about the changing ore compositions and the processing conditions during the extraction process. This will help mining companies save energy, increase recovery rates and the profitability of the whole mining operation.

“By having a fully automated instrument at GTK’s Mintec Mineral Processing Pilot Plant we can tackle many issues in the mining and address circular economy research. Ore grades are dwindling, and only small quantities of valuable minerals are available. Automation has helped us extract even the smallest amounts effectively and, that way, be more sustainable,” says Jouko Nieminen, Head of Unit at GTK.

“The need for metals is on the rise while their availability is decreasing, which is why it is so important to extract all the valuable minerals from the materials being processed, anything lost in this process must be recovered to reduce spillage. The collaboration between GTK and Malvern Panalytical has helped to digitize the process in support of this great goal,” says Kimmo Tiilikainen, Director General at GTK.

“Automation and real-time monitoring of ores are mandatory for the transition towards net-zero carbon mining. The MintecRobo automation in combination with GTK Mintec’s mineral processing pilot plant will give mining companies a unique opportunity to test new procedures and processes to make mining operations not only more efficient and competitive but also ensure that mines fulfill its ESG commitments. Malvern Panalytical is proud to be part of the journey with our customers towards sustainable and net-zero mining.” says Dr. Uwe König, Business Development, Mining and Metals, Malvern Panalytical.

The MintecRobo will be part of the new facilities at the beginning of 2024, as part of GTK Mintec’s development to enhance the transition to green technologies.

 

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INEOS Styrolution Lauches Terluran ECO B100, The World’s First Fully Bio-Attributed ABS

Julie Fernandes
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INEOS Styrolution Lauches Terluran ECO B100, The World’s First Fully Bio-Attributed ABS

  • Bio-attributed versions of all Terluran grades available as B60 and B100 versions
  • Significantly lower CO2 footprint
  • Identical properties as conventional Terluran ABS
  • Terluran ECO product line now consists of mechanically recycled and bio-attributed solutions

INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has introduced today the first bio-attributed Terluran ABS solutions. The new grades complement the mechanically recycled Terluran ECO materials that were introduced earlier. In fact, they are the final jigsaw piece in INEOS Styrolution’s polystyrene and ABS portfolio, now consisting of mechanically recycled and bio-attributed solutions for all three products lines, Styrolution PS, Terluran and Novodur, INEOS Styrolution’s specialty ABS.

Terluran is INEOS Styrolution’s standard ABS consisting of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene monomer. The company’s new Terluran ECO grades are based on the attribution of renewable feedstock according to an ISCC-certified mass balance approach: the new ISCC-certified renewable feedstock can be used as a replacement for conventional feedstock for all three components in ABS (acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene monomer). This approach allows to maximise the renewable feedstock in the material while minimising the CO2 footprint. Only additives will come from conventional feedstock.

INEOS Styrolution introduces its bio-attributed materials at two levels – they are available as Terluran ECO B60 and as Terluran ECO B100. Terluran ECO B60 grades contain bio-attributed content from styrene monomer from renewable sources, and Terluran ECO B100 grades contain the complete bio-attributed solution with bio-attributed content from all three monomers.

Terluran is the material of choice for a broad range of applications in various industries including automotive, household, electronics, construction and toys, sports & leisure.

Yohann Bach, Product Director ABS standard EMEA says: “This new bio-attributed standard ABS rounds up our range of sustainable Terluran solutions. I expect it to be particularly interesting for customers with very ambitious sustainability goals minimising their ecological footprint while not compromising on performance.”

All INEOS Styrolution’s bio-attributed products have identical physical and mechanical properties as their counterparts based on conventional feedstock, as well as all the same regulatory documents available. Therefore, when switching to INEOS Styrolution’s bio-attributed products, no new material approval processes are required.

 

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ELIX Polymers Will Cover 100% of Its Electricity Consumption From Renewable Sources

Julie Fernandes
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ELIX Polymers Will Cover 100% of Its Electricity Consumption From Renewable Sources

  • The Tarragona plant will consume electric energy from renewable sources certified by the Guarantee of Origin (GO) system of the National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC).
  • The result will be a 40% reduction of CO2 emissions associated with energy consumption.

ELIX Polymers, a leading thermoplastics company, moves forward in its commitment to climate change. As from 1 October 2022, within the framework of sustainable operations and specifically within framework of the Climate Care programme, the leading company will reduce its environmental footprint by 40% regarding CO2 emissions associated with energy consumption.

ELIX Polymers will cover all its electricity consumption from alternative sources to fossil fuels beginning on 1 October. 100% of the electricity consumed by the Tarragona plant will have the Guarantee of Origin (GO) certified by the National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC). This will mean a considerable impact that will allow the company to reduce its CO2 emissions by approximately 10,800 tonnes per year, which represents a reduction of the total impact by our products of approximately 3.6% in total emissions with respect to 2017.

Francisco Duran, Head of Operations of ELIX Polymers, states that “this puts us one step closer to the priority objective included in our Sustainable Operations programme, which is to decrease the carbon footprint associated with our operations. The use of renewable sources for the electricity supply to our facilities represents a relevant milestone in our plan.”

Furthermore, as a part of the responsibility programme in its supply chain, in 2022 ELIX Polymers took another step towards the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria in the evaluation of its suppliers through an agreement with Ecovadis to develop and digitise that integration.

“Our commitment goes hand in hand with developing a sustainable operations programme, in which we include the sustainable evaluation of our supply chain and establish collaboration projects, thereby sharing challenges with our main partners. The visibility, traceability and mitigation of the ESG risks of our suppliers strengthens ELIX’s commitment to responsible operation of the business,” adds Narcis Vidal, SCM & Operations Director at ELIX.

ELIX Polymers will cover 100% of its electricity consumption from renewable sources.

The 2020-2025 strategy of ELIX Polymers is based on four strategic areas that, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), have been designated as priorities and relevant for the company:

  1. Fostering a sustainable plastics system, with a clear focus on circularity and the efficient use of resources.
    Being strongly committed to adapting to and mitigating Climate Change, with the objective of reducing
  2. greenhouse gas emissions (reduction of CO2) and the intensity of the water footprint.
  3. Ethical business and a positive contribution to social well-being throughout the value chain.
  4. Contributing to reducing the loss of Biodiversity.

 

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Westfalia Rolls Out Global Water Plan in Pioneering Approach

Julie Fernandes
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Westfalia Rolls Out Global Water Plan in Pioneering Approach

Westfalia Fruit Group, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is advancing on its industry leading water strategy with plans in place to decrease use of the precious resource by 50% by 2030.

Strategies have been developed for South Africa, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Portugal to reduce water use and improve water use efficiency. These are made up of specific best practice, measurement and technology-related interventions whose success and progress will be tracked using water-related key performance indicators (KPIs).

Low flow initiatives already helped Westfalia improve its water-use efficiency in 2020 and based on the success of this program, the company is developing and implementing customized plans for its operations worldwide.

In a pioneering approach, under a new Global Water Plan, each Westfalia operation has submitted an 8-year strategy that outlines how it will decrease water use and improve water use efficiency.

“Practically, this includes selecting the best-suited water-saving interventions that demonstrate good water-saving potential without compromising the productivity of the operation. After this, operations will develop implementation roadmaps and timelines for the next 8 years along with water-related key performance indicators to track progress and success,” explained Maya da Silva, Environment And Sustainability Specialist at Westfalia Fruit. These KPIs will be reported by regional water champions to Westfalia’s sustainability specialist every four months in January, May, and September.

Westfalia’s Global Water Plan is part of the company’s long-term sustainability goals that include achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and becoming ‘lifetime carbon neutral’ by the year of the centenary of the establishment of its first farm in South Africa in 2049. That will mean the company will have recovered all the carbon it has used in the lifetime of the business.

 

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Palsgaard Helps Automotive Compounders Enhance the Sustainability of PP Formulations for Class ‘A’ Mould Release

Julie Fernandes
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Palsgaard Helps Automotive Compounders Enhance the Sustainability of PP Formulations for Class ‘A’ Mould Release

Einar 201 plant-based mould release agent provides a reliable renewable and carbon-reutrally produced alternative to synthetic competitors without compromising demoulding performance or productivity. At the same time, it adds anti-dust properties to ensure the long-lasting aesthetic appearance of end products after assembly.

Palsgaard, a leader in plant-based additives for the plastics industry, has been working with polymer compounders in Malaysia to run a comparative study and successfully qualify the superior performance of its Einar 201 mould release agent vs. incumbent additives in polypropylene (PP) formulations for injection moulded automotive applications. The study was actively supported by Palsgaard’s Polymer Application Centre in Denmark to accelerate the time-to-market of various specific automotive PP compounds.

Einar 201 is a renewable mould release additive based vegetable oils. As a high-quality glycerol monostearate (GMS) and efficient performer at low, adjustable loading levels, it is available in powder and pellet form and can be incorporated in customized additive masterbatches designed for a wide range of different injection moulding PP compounds, including high-impact grades.

Beyond excellent mould release, the plant-based mould release agent also provides very good denesting and slip effect for automated downstream stacking and handling of moulded products, while ensuring clean and anti-dust surface aesthetics throughout processing, assembly and final use. Moreover, typical automotive applications moulded in PP with Einar 201, such as door trims, dashboards and bumpers, benefit from further properties, including high heat resistance and low volatility (low odour).

“Masterbatch manufacturers, polypropylene compounders and processors are increasingly seeking more sustainable additive solutions to help them eliminate regulatory concerns and meet their targets of reducing the Scope 3 carbon footprint of their operations without compromising performance or cost efficiency,” says Ulrik Aunskjaer, Global Business Director for Bio-Specialty Polymer Additives at Palsgaard. “More than just a perfect renewable drop-in replacement for conventional fossil-based products, our Einar 201 mould release additive is also produced in completely CO2-neutral factories, worldwide, which lends it an overall superior sustainability profile across the entire value chain from production and compounding to processing.”

As Palsgaard’s capacity expansion is proceeding as scheduled, the company continues investing in its own Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon-neutral production processes.At the Juelsminde site in Denmark, a state-of-the-art spray tower to go on-stream in 2023 and multiple new reaction, distillation and esterification facilities will be complemented by a biogas and a solar plant, both providing a significant increase of renewable energy supply. The biogas unit will be using wastewater from Palsgaard, is expected to become operational in early 2023 and will cover 10% of the required gas supply on-site. The construction of the solar power plant will begin in spring 2023 on a company ground of 60 acres. The plant will have an annual capacity of 60 GWh, generating sufficient renewable electricity to power all future capacity expansions currently planned at Juelsminde.

Visit Palsgaard at K 2022 in Düsselsdorf from October 19 through 26 in Hall 7, Level 1, Booth D20 to learn more about all these activities and discuss the sustainable benefits and superior performance of the company’s plant-based polymer additives for your business.

 

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Save Time and Costs by Rebuilding OEM Seams Directly From the Dispenser

Julie Fernandes
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Save Time and Costs by Rebuilding OEM Seams Directly From the Dispenser

The Teroson OEM approved vehicle solutions not only make it possible for body shops and commercial vehicle workshops to perform replace and repair tasks that leave the affected areas looking as good as new but also to rebuild OEM seams, and one of its star performers is the innovative Teroson MS 9320 SF sealant.

This silane-modified polymer-based, chemical-curing sealant can rebuild OEM-approved standard seams, brushed beads, spray seams, PVC structure seams, flat stream seams, wide stream seams and special OEM textures, directly from the dispenser. There’s no need for additional masking, priming, special or additional tools, e.g. spreader. Its use can typically save up to 25% rebuild time per job – based on average time of 120min/repair.

A long-held challenge for car body shops is to rebuild sealing seams that look and function exactly like the OEM. This is vital to the prevention of corrosion caused by environmental factors. However, achieving the desired result can be both time-consuming and unpredictable, especially when special textures are required, as these are typically re-created manually.

This is why the Teroson MS 9320 SF is such an important product in Henkel’s collision repair product range. This sealant’s formulation reduces the need for inefficient and time-consuming manual processes. It also demonstrates excellent resistance to UV and corrosion.

Available in three colour choices – black, grey and ochre – Teroson MS 9320 SF provides impressive adhesion to many different surfaces without primer and good elasticity, when cured, it supports movement without cracking. It is isocyanate- and silicone-free, fast curing and over-paintable after 10 minutes, up to 3 days after application.

Water-based coatings adhere well to this sealant following skin formation, reducing any danger of unwanted air pockets or uneven surfaces compromising the end result. The sealant is also spot-weldable before cure.

Save Time and Costs by Rebuilding OEM Seams Directly From the Dispenser
Save Time and Costs by Rebuilding OEM Seams Directly From the Dispenser

OEM seams, get them right the first time. Every time
Most seam sealing application methods require manual adjustment after application to rebuild the required OEM texture. As well as an increased risk of failure, it adds process time. In sharp contrast, the application of Teroson MS 9320 SF is straight forward and highly time-efficient. The product’s stability and smooth flow through a wide choice of application nozzles allow the easy creation of OEM-approved flat- and wide-stream seams and sprayable/brushable seams for OEM textures.

For each seam structure, choosing the correct application nozzle and tool form a critical part of a successful bead creation. From standard, spray, universal and butterfly nozzles, through to flat stream and wide stream nozzles, the Teroson range has a solution, whatever the task, be it side panels, doors, tail gates or bonnets. A selection of application tools is also available, including the Teroson ET Multipress and Teroson ET Powerline II cartridge dispensers.

Save Time and Costs by Rebuilding OEM Seams Directly From the Dispenser

Teroson MS 9320 SF is a sealant that is both fast to apply and consistently reliable, making body shop repair time much more predictable, so any job can be undertaken to ensure both profitability and an OEM-quality finish. It can also be used in combination with other products in the seam sealing range to address, for example, applications with a large gap to fill.

 

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Clariant’s New Claricoat: Find the Ideal Additive for Your Paint Formulation in Just a Few Clicks

Julie Fernandes
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Clariant’s New Claricoat: Find the Ideal Additive for Your Paint Formulation in Just a Few Clicks

  • Novel web application for paints and coating specialists who face challenges with their paint formulations
  • ClariCoat’s intelligence is based on real lab data that are translated into product recommendations
  • Accessible 24/7, ClariCoat provides customized solutions for a holistic range of performance criteria

Clariant, a leading global provider of additives for paints and coatings, has launched its new digital platform Claricoat, a results-focused web application for additives.

Claricoat’s offering is unique in the paints and coatings industry. It allows customized property selection covering a wide range of performance criteria from liquid paint stability and workability to sustainability, to name a few. Once the criteria selection is complete, the product recommendation engine proposes the most suitable additives covering the needs of the paint formulator.

With increasing consumer preferences for sustainable formulations, and ever more stringent government regulations for products that, for example, eliminate or reduce Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), this new tool addresses a growing need in the industry. The increasing shift towards water-based paint systems is also fueling the demand for paint and coating additives with formulators wanting the guidance ClariCoat provides.

For quick fixes, ClariCoat has captured the most frequent paint formulator issues, such as phase separation or compatibility, providing a list of additives that solve these issues in just one click.

“We believe that by combining our digitalized formulation data, competence in data science and detailed technical knowledge and formulation expertise, we can tackle every challenge our customers might face”, said Hermann Bach, Head of Strategic Marketing & Innovation Care Chemicals.

 

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OQ Strengthens Its Bottles & Closures Portfolio With New Solutions

Julie Fernandes
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OQ Strengthens Its Bottles & Closures Portfolio With New Solutions

  • OQ continues to make progress with the depth and performance of its rigid packaging solutions for plastic bottle & closure converters
  • Luban DMDA 6200, DMDZ 6147, EP 2348R, and DNDA 8320 offer crucial benefits relating to environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR), toughness and other key performance metrics
  • Six additional new grades are due for the near future – these will focus on thin-walled bottles and customised closures serving different functional needs

OQ, the multifaceted Oman-based enterprise that specialises in flexible and rigid packaging solutions, continues to advance its portfolio in response to key market trends.

Specifically, the company has strengthened its presence in the bottles & closures industry with a broad offering – Luban DMDA 6200 and DMDZ 6147 for HDPE blow molded bottles, and Luban EP 2348R and DNDA 8320 for closures. Moreover, new high-flow random copolymer grades like Luban RP 2251T and impact copolymer EP 2348T ideal for customised closures are on the way towards imminent launch.

Customers are seeking enhanced performance and value addition across a range of metrics. In terms of durability, there is heightened demand for superior environmental stress cracking resistance (ESCR) to protect bottles from cracks caused by the chemicals they are storing.

On top of this important performance indicator, customers are looking for increased convenience, customization, and improved aesthetics. Offering solutions to meet a range of end-uses and applications is essential. In today’s highly competitive environment, converters require a variety of grades to fit different bottle and closure combinations designed for B2C and B2B end users.

Trevor Robinson, Global Head of Marketing at OQ, commented: “We are responding to many key trends with our grade offerings in this focus segment. For example, the Luban DMDZ 6147 offers more than 1,000 hours ESCR to ensure long-term protection of bottles against aggressive chemicals such as bleaches and agrochemicals, giving peace of mind to convertors, bottlers and retailers.

“Meanwhile, the Luban EP 2348R provides exceptional stiffness and impact balance, delivering durability and strong functionality and design freedom in customised closures to customers.”

OQ is set to deliver even more innovation across its rigid packaging portfolio in the near future.

Another six grades are in development and are close to launch, which focus on high performance in bottles and customised closures fulfilling functional needs, delivering benefits across a range of parameters, including stiffness, flexibility, transparency, hinge performance and impact resistance.

The new grades will cover a variety of end uses and applications covering small and medium sized bottles and closures for the food and beverage, personal and homecare and industrial segments.

Ali Al Lawati, Vice President Global Sales, added: “We continue to make strong progress with a globally accepted portfolio of Luban HDPE, LLDPE and Luban PP grades. To date, we have more than 200 customer approvals across six continents for our existing bottles and closures offering.

“Our solutions are providing major advantages across key parameters such as bottle stacking drop performance, ESCR, and processibility in moulding machines. Moving forwards, we will continue to listen to customers in new developments so that our products provide them with maximum benefit.”

With regional sales offices and technical service teams located in key markets such as Oman, India, Turkey, China, Spain, and Singapore, OQ’s experts are able to provide timely responses to any application-based enquiry.

Looking ahead, the company is focused on establishing regional distribution hubs to support its Oman base as it seeks to make progress across its delivery lead times to customers.

 

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