NEWS IN BRIEF...
Lati, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, has officially been recog- nised as a Historical Trademark of National Interest, a certification that rewards production continuity and the historical value of Italian companies.
www.lati.com
At their respective share- holder meetings, share- holders of both Amcor and Berry Global voted overwhelmingly to approve the combination of the two companies. The deal is expected to close in mid-2025.
www.amcor.com
www.berryglobal.com
German distributor KD Feddersen has signed a sub-distribution agree- ment with the Spanish Plastic Agents concerning the products of manufac- turers such as Celanese, Hyosung, and Teijin on the Spanish market.
https://kdfeddersen.com
UK pigment and additive manufacturer Venator has appointed Karen Askwith as Senior Vice President, Operations, Nicolas Joly as Executive Vice President, Commercial, and Bart de Jong as CFO.
www.venatorcorp.com
Coperion expands test centre in Switzerland
Compounding and equip- ment group Coperion K-Tron has announced the expansion of the test centre at its facility in Niederlenz, Switzerland. The expansion will allow the company to conduct more comprehensive and diverse tests, providing customers with a broader range of solutions for their material handling needs. “Coperion is committed to delivering the best possible solutions to our customers,” said Marco Hadrys, Test Centre Man- ager in Niederlenz. “The expansion of our Test Centre is a significant step towards achieving this goal.” The company says the new facility will be equipped with the latest technology, ensuring the highest standards of safety and
The expansion is set to benefit customers and in-house R&D
efficiency, and will also include advanced contain- ment systems, including an airlock system with filtration, ensuring the safety of the testing process, the staff, and the environment. This will allow the company to better serve customers in industries where contain- ment and hygienic require-
ments are critical. The test centre also
provides opportunities for Coperion’s R&D teams to test prototypes when developing new products or improving existing equipment and processes. The new addition is expected to be completed by April this year. �
https://coperion.com
Invista granted recycling patent
Invista has been granted a patent for a nylon (polyam- ide) recycling process that could improve nylon 66 manufacturing by making more high-quality post- industrial recycling (PIR) feedstock available.
The company has also
submitted a second patent application for a process that enables the use of up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in the production of new nylon 66 components. Alongside
its internal efforts to advance nylon 66 recycling technologies, Invista’s R&D team is supporting external technology leaders and startups working on their own solutions. �
https://invista.com
NatureWorks launches new 3D printing grade
Bio-based polymer producer Nature- Works is launching Ingeo 3D300, its latest specially engineered 3D printing grade of PLA.
Designed for faster printing while maintaining excellent surface finish
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and detail, the company says Ingeo 3D300 offers enhanced efficiency combined with exceptional perfor- mance at reduced production costs. “Ingeo 3D300 offers an ideal solution to meet the expanding
demand for fast, clean, and precise printing,” said Roger Tambay, Chief Growth Officer at NatureWorks. He said the company is helping to push the boundaries in 3D printing. �
www.natureworksllc.com
www.compoundingworld.com
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