Sustainability Facets Rating (SFR – 2021): A POLYMERS Communiqué Survey

Digest

EconCore’s new honeycomb cores deliver high heat performance and potential for recyclability for EV batteries and photovoltaics structures

Grupo Antolin lightens plastic frames weight for panorama headliners by up to 60%

Neste, Mitsui Chemicals and Toyota Tsusho collaborate to start Japan’s first production of renewable plastics from 100% biobased hydrocarbons

Perstorp launches Emoltene™ 100 Pro, a durable DPHP plasticiser based on renewable material

Placon expands multi-layer material capabilities, now manufactures multi-layer laminated sheet to benefit the food industry

E - P

ASTM standards, and Blend Colours being a well-accepted brand by the global markets, the UHT masterbatch will help processors with its significant value proposition.

This PE carrier resin comes with 40%±1% carbon content, no filler, excellent dispersion with heat stability at 280 - 300°C; well-suited for preservation of UHT processed milk with an unrefrigerated life of 6 - 9 months.

It is used with LLDPE, tie-layer as the second inner layer. Most suitable for 5-layer / 7-layer products, the barrier properties of this product contribute to a higher shelf-life.

No gel formation, suitability to be used on high-speed filling lines, high barrier properties and filterability, high opacity at less dosage and being recyclable are attributes that are fundamental to this product.

“With global markets to be the early adopters, we have made sure that the testing and certifications are done keeping in mind the requirements of perhaps the most stringent markets,” shares Shailesh Lahoti, Director, Blend Colours Pvt. Ltd., and responsible for the company’s export business.

Devanshi Presents Highspeed In-mould Labelling Robot - Side and Top Entry Robots

The high-speed IML robots from Devanshi Electronics Pvt. Ltd. come with the following key features:

N Multi-functional: The structure design of our IML robots is good for the production of lids, cups, containers and buckets, upto 40 litres.

N Modular design: With the modular design of the magazine and EOAT, it’s convenient to change the product line by replacing the magazine and the EOAT sets.

N Speed: Our robots are capable of running at ultra-high speed. Takeout time can be as low as 0.4 seconds and fastest cycle time can be as low as 3.5 seconds.

N Turnkey Solution: We provide turnkey solutions (IML system, IMM machine, moulds, labels and downstream automation)

N Ease of Operation: With our new design structure, it is possible to replenish the label with the machine running in the auto mode with complete safety.

N Experience and service: 10+ years of experience in the design and production of IML and robots for moulding application.

Kandui Develops Thermochromic Masterbatches for Reversible Colour Changing Properties

Kandui Industries Pvt. Ltd. (KIPL) has developed the thermochromic masterbatch, a kind of additive masterbatch which brings reversible colour changing properties to the fibre or moulded items.

These masterbatches have an activation temperature. The end product becomes fully coloured below the activation temperature and colourless above the activation temperature.

This property is utilised in the secret coding of fabrics and other moulding items, adding a security feature to the original branding. It is also extensively used in children’s toys such as bottles and ice-cube storage containers, wherein the toy will change colour if refrigerated.

Digest

Plastic Omnium signs partnership with Hopium to develop the hydrogen storage system - The Māchina

Polifilm Protection has developed a new protective film for artificial marble; the film, just 26 µm thick, is transparent and offers consistent, optimal adhesion throughout its application

Polygiene technology keeps backpacks fresher, longer; the Polygiene Stays Fresh® technology is applied to the mesh that covers the entire suspension and is formulated to last for years of demanding use

Sabic debuts high-purity SD1100P dianhydride for flexible PI films to help improve speed in 5G devices

Scott Bader and DB Max have worked in partnership to produce solar powered kiosks across Africa using Crystic® resins and Crestamould® matched tooling systems

P - S

TSPI Promising Synergy in Sustainable Waste Management

The Shakti Plastic Industries (TSPI), a leading waste management service provider in India, with its commitment towards sustainable development is consistently creating new synergies, innovative products out of multi-layered plastics waste and creating awareness campaigns to bring in the real impact.

TSPI is a 51 years old waste management company. Currently, it has established over 51+ ULB tie-ups across 24 states and 5 union territories of India and is trusted by all major brands for their extended producer responsibility (EPR) fulfillment. Anyone can support, contribute or volunteer in the campaigns under REAL Impact by acquiring details from Synergy.

Also, TSPI has started expanding their reprocessing capacity with its upcoming recycling project in 4 major cities, out of which 2 are located in Gujarat and Indore, and are expected to be operating very soon. It promises to produce the best quality of reprocessed material with its best technology known to the recycling industry.

This synergy of the 3 companies (TSPI, SEWA and RECYCLEAN) mainly aims at promoting the eco-system for its sustainable waste management. It was revealed that they plan to conduct a REAL Impact Campaign mainly consisting of training and awareness campaigns with SEWA (an NGO focused on environment sustainability) and RECYCLEAN (a waste tech start-up founded in 2019), ensuring on ground execution along with all the operations, then the collected waste will be recycled by TSPI.

Further to the campaign, TSPI has taken the initiative in converting 100% waste collected into finished products like tiles, benches, dustbins and more.

Supreme Petrochem Set to Increase Capacity

Supreme Petrochem Ltd. (SPL) is committed to increase capacity by 10,000 MTA in 2021-22, to bolster existing capability in compounds and masterbatches.

Our range of black masterbatches has expanded with the introduction of two high performance grades. 7544 conforms to EC/10/2011 and all FDA standards including US FDA 21 CFR 178.3297 for food contact application and is also approved by Canadian Food Directorate. 7546 exhibits high jetness, tinting strength and low FPV for blown films, cast films, extrusion coating and filaments.

Cost optimised solutions in white masterbatches, 9092 and 9055, developed in collaboration with our customers, have emerged as segment leaders for packaging films. Performance of both grades are complemented with our range of PPA, slip and antiblock masterbatches.

We are expanding our range with PP based masterbatches for non-woven and BOPP applications. Grades are targeted to be commercialised by August, 2021.

PML Taking Steps to be a Global Player

Polymechplast Machines Ltd. (PML), Gujarat (earlier known as ‘PLASTICO’), since 1978, is engaged in manufacturing of ‘GOLD COIN’ brand plastic processing machinery - thermoplastic injection moulding and blow moulding machines in India and overseas.

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Digest

Solvay and Carbon22™ partner on Creed™ cannulated screws for orthopedics

Starlinger SPB melt filter enables high recyclate content in woven packaging made of PP

Tank Holding, North America’s largest rotational moulder, has acquired Utah based rotational moulder Rotational Molding of Utah

Teijin Carbon Europe introduces a new carbon fibre thermoplastic, unidirectional, preimpregnated tape (TPUD) based on PPS

Toray Advanced Composites announce the expansion of their thermoplastic composite material capabilities for highperformance applications, with the introduction of a next-generation high heat laminate press

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PML has spread its wings beyond India and is now focusing on global markets. PML is slowly, but strongly taking steps to be a global player, focusing on international markets where it senses enormous opportunities to promote their products. PML is constantly upgrading its products and product range.

For PML, it’s always been more than just the machine. It’s about customised solutions, relationships, committed quality and proper pre- and after-sales services.

The company has the distinction of being the pioneer and the only successful manufacturer, till date, of two and three colour marble-effect injection moulding machines and extrusion blow moulding machines (including single colour). The company has a world-class state-of-the-art technology established in-house.

‘GOLD COIN’ machines are operational in both national and international markets; many of the machines working round the clock.

American Chemistry Council Awards Solvay-partner for Indian Sustainable Guar Initiative

Solvay’s partner in the Sustainable Guar Initiative, non-profit organisation TechnoServe, has received the External Collaborator Award from the American Chemistry Council (ACC), for its commitment to working collaboratively with ACC members and others throughout the guar supply chain to drive sustainability and innovation.

The Sustainable Guar Initiative is an integrated programme implemented by Solvay and its partners in collaboration with TechnoServe to teach and promote sustainable agricultural practices, and encourage women empowerment among guar bean farmers within the Bikaner desert district in Rajasthan, India. This is an exemplary model for inclusive business and accelerates our Solvay One Planet commitment under our Better Life pillar.

The Sustainable Guar Initiative was initially set up in 2015 by Solvay, L’Oréal, TechnoServe and Hichem, a Solvay joint venture and guar manufacturer, with Henkel joining the partnership in 2017 which increased the number of Indian farmers involved in the project to over 7,300 in 2020, 25 per cent of whom are women.

“We are pleased that TechnoServe has been recognised for their inestimable contribution to the success of our Sustainable Guar Initiative by offering strong local expertise, onthe-ground involvement and market analysis,” says Anne-Charlotte Butrot, Sustainability Project Manager at Solvay. “TechnoServe has been the enabling partner for Solvay and its international collaborators providing farmers training for land and seed treatment, improving crop cultivation for arid conditions, soil replenishment techniques and rainwater harvesting systems to enhance crop yields,” she adds.

Solvay is a world leader in guar derivatives and India provides about 80 per cent of the world’s total guar production, where farmers play an integral role at the top of the supply chain.

“Assisting Solvay and their partners to bring to fruition this commendable initiative to transform the lives of guar bean farmers in poor communities has been a very rewarding experience,” says Punit Gupta, Country Director, TechnoServe India. 

Sustainability Facets Rating (SFR – 2021): A POLYMERS Communiqué Survey

Results Declared

Some topics need more than just a discussion, they need a wide angle deliberation because of the ramification of its impact on business today and tomorrow – undoubtedly, sustainability is super relevant in this regard. Thus, this survey. An objective achieved by POLYMERS Communiqué!

POLYMERS Communiqué in its customary elegance, went about to serve this industry amidst prevailing challenges. This is so because the readers of POLYMERS Communiqué are a genre of its own, and we believe they deserve quality and timely information; at a time, they need it the most. A point worth highlighting here is that this survey was conducted in May 2021, right in the grip of the second wave of COVID-19. This well responded survey is a clear indication of the spirit of our industry! Kudos to the same!

Industry surveys from POLYMERS Communiqué are crafting a new niche for itself and providing the readers a very valued insight into this fiercely competitive market. The responses would serve as a general guide; you would, however, need to evaluate, validate and map responses for your business in specific. Have a safe read...

Survey Basics

l Sample Size: 122

l Format: Electronic

l Response Tabulation: Singular

Sufficient

47.54%

Insufficient

18.03%

34.43%

Improving

Is there enough plastics waste for the recycling industry?

To start, the majority opinion is that ‘there is enough’. However, we cannot ignore the 50%+ who say that the availability is improving / insufficient; that clearly means that there may be different opinions on specific kinds of wastes.