NEWS
PFAS-free lubricated compounds
Americhem has launched the EcoLube line of PFAS-free internally lubricated compounds, said to deliver advanced tribological and mechani- cal properties in moving plastic parts while address- ing industry challenges around proposed PFAS regulations. EcoLube pre-lubricated
engineered compounds and alloys are designed to help manufacturers reduce the wear and friction of moving plastic parts and decrease noise in use, said Americhem. They were developed with a focus on cost reduction, service life, and environmental impact. Potential applications include healthcare, industrial, transportation, and construction. �
www.americhem.com
LyondellBasell expands compounding in China
US-headquartered Lyondell- Basell is to start up an additional production line at its Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS) business in Dalian, China, producing a range of high-performance PP compounds. The second line at the site has a produc- tion capacity of 20,000 tonnes/yr. “The global automotive industry is experiencing rapid growth and transfor- mation, especially in the new energy vehicle sector, and China has emerged as a significant player in this mar- ket,” said Torkel Rhenman, Executive VP Advanced Polymer Solutions. “With a renewed focus on value creation and speed to market supported by our dedicated teams, APS is positioned to excel in this dynamic market with the
Above: Opening event at LyondellBasell’s expanded APS facility in Dalian, China
additional capacity of a comprehensive portfolio and innovative products.” “The start-up of the new
production line marks another milestone in our ongoing commitment to China market,” adds Rolf van Beeck, VP of Advanced Polymer Solutions APAC and AfMEI. “We see great oppor- tunities to accelerate the
growth of our business here, and we keep investing in this market.”
Established in 2015, the Dalian site can produce 80,000 tonnes/yr of PP compounded products at full capacity, mainly suppling the automotive industry, and is one of five sites APS currently operates in China. �
www.lyondellbasell.com
Ineos Styrolution to close styrene site
Ineos Styrolution is to permanently close the styrene monomer produc- tion site in Sarnia, Canada (which it has wholly owned since 2014) by June 2026. “The long-term prospects for the Sarnia site have worsened to the point that it is no longer an economi- cally viable operating asset,” said CEO Steve Harrington. The site is currently shut
due to recent orders from regulatory authorities but he said the decision to perma- nently close is not due to the current situation.
6 COMPOUNDING WORLD | July 2024 “The economic reality is
that we have made signifi- cant investments in the Sarnia site for many years to ensure safe and reliable operations. Additional large
investments unrelated to the potential costs of restarting operations would be necessary in the near future. Such investments would be economically impractical
Ineos Styrolution is supplying Luran SC for wind turbines in Scotland
given today’s challenging industry environment.” n Scottish wind energy specialist Edge Solutions has signed a 10-year exclusive supply agreement with Ineos Styrolution for an ultra-tough Luran SC thermoplastic product specifically de- signed for wind turbine blades. Edge Solutions has developed a patented system called Armour Edge, a custom-fitted modular shield which protects the leading edge of wind turbine blades from erosion. �
www.ineos-styrolution.com
www.compoundingworld.com
IMAGE: INEOS STYROLUTION
IMAGE: LYONDELLBASELL
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