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Henkel & DaniMer Form Hot Melt Alliance

(Adhesives)

January 15, 2013, ... combine Henkel’s expertise in hot melt adhesive formulation, application, and global footprint with DaniMer’s expertise in biopolymer science, proprietary production capabilities, and the company’s bio-based ...

Sustainability | BASF, Mariners Debut Compostable Snack Bags

(Bag Pouch)

October 03, 2012, ... pastime, peanuts, to debut prototype packaging developed with its advanced biopolymer technology. The first 10,000 fans to arrive at Safeco Field on September 5 to see the Seattle Mariners take on the ...

Consumers Buy with Their Eyes | Designing to Differentiate

(Print)

September 19, 2012, ... offers a fully biodegradable and compostable packaging solution called the Biosleeve, which is a shrink sleeve developed from biopolymers. Unlike the majority of plastics derived from petroleum products ...

Precision Color Pouches & Bags are BPI Certified

(Bag Pouch)

April 04, 2012, ... adhesive and, finally, a biopolymer sealant. The inner film is made with an earth-friendly alternative to petrochemical-based films, the company says. The carbon-neutral biopolymer is made with 100% annually ...

Featuring More Stars of NPE2012

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2012, ... The Bioplastics Div. of Teknor Apex Co., Pawtucket, RI, will feature Terraloy bioplastic compounds. The company has developed a diverse range of biopolymer-based compounds and become an active member of ...

'ICE Age' Forecasted for US Converting Industr

(Trends/Management News)

April 11, 2011, ... on slitting/rewinding and coating/laminating. TAPPI PLACE covered a variety of critical topics including: • New Developments in Renewable Source Resins and Films • Extrusion of Biopolymers • Employing ...

Surface Treating: Promoting Adhesion

(Surface Prep)

February 28, 2011, ...  Elastomers Elastomers Biopolymers Biopolymers Foils/Metallized Films Foils/Metallized Films Paper/Paperboard Paper/Paperboard, Fluoropolymers, Textiles, Foams Material ...

Market Update: Coating & Laminating Special Report: Still Growing

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2011, ... in high-barrier coating for flexible displays — a growing market — will expand the market further. Of course, the drive to sustainability will encourage the use of biopolymers such as polylactic acid (PLA) ...

NEWS CLIPS

(Magazine)

December 31, 2010, ... service center in San Jose, Costa Rica. Tokyo-based BP Consulting begins distribution of Ingeo biopolymer in Japan for NatureWorks, Minnetonka, MN. The Smithers Group, Akron, OH, acquires UK-based ...

Degradable Plastics Trending Positive

(Trends/Management)

November 30, 2010, ... Starch-based resins will benefit from the introduction of improved resin grades, blending with other biopolymers and an increasing number of suppliers. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a new product, had ...

Masterbatches Meet Standards

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2010, Masterbatches are formulated for use in biopolymer applications requiring compliance with European and US standards governing compostability and ecotoxicity, Masterbatches are formulated for use in biopolymer ...

New BoPLA Is Available

(Flexpack)

September 30, 2010, ... (Ti)started production of the new NATIVIA film at its plant in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy. Based on NatureWorks PLA biopolymers, the biodegradable and compostable film complies with the European standard ...

US Demand For Biodegradable Plastics To Grow 16% Annually Through 2014

(Flexpack)

September 09, 2010, ... with other biopolymers and an increasing number of suppliers. Opportunities are expected in compostable yard and kitchen bags, foodservice disposables and various types of packaging.   Degradable Plastics ...

Davis-Standard Introduces New Coater at Labelexpo America

(Coating/Laminating)

September 05, 2010, ... processes involving fluoropolymers, biopolymers, and formulations for end market applications in photovoltaics, aerospace, biodegradable packaging and surface protecting films. Davis-Standard’s new ...

Bill Smith

(Trends/Management)

July 31, 2010, ... program. What sustainability efforts has your company made? We developed processes and machine attachments that allow us to run today's new biopolymers on the pouchmaking equipment that we utilize ...

Taghleef Industries Enters Bioplastic Market

(News | New Products)

April 15, 2010, ... completely into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass by microbial digestion. Ingeo biopolymer is also registered by AIB Vincotte under the OK Biobased certification scheme with the highest four-star rating ...

Business Formed To Buy Post-Consumer PLA

(News Clips Archive)

March 31, 2010, ... into its fundamental building block, lactic acid, and then reformulated into a biopolymer. PLA also can be commercially composted and used for soil enrichment. BIOCORE's primary focus is on supplying recycled ...

FPI Says Green Packaging Trend To Grow in Demand

(News | New Products)

November 08, 2009, ... as biopolymers, starches, and non-tree cellulose (such as sugarcane and bamboo), have entered the market proclaiming biodegradable and/or compostable benefits. Likewise the report also contends that changes ...

Italian Producer Goes Nuts for High Barrier Film

(News Eclips)

November 01, 2009, ... moisture barrier of any single layer biopolymer film currently available, which has been achieved through Innovia Films’ unique coating technology, the company reports. New Factor was founded more ...

Iowa State Developing Bioplastics Software

(News | New Products)

September 16, 2009, ... of data, this software takes a simpler approach and only considers the direct energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, costs of raw materials and processing." Grewell chairs Iowa State's Biopolymers ...