Features & Insights

Group Continues to Expand HDPE Pipe Educational and Technical Programs The Municipal Advisory Board – MAB – is celebrating its crystal anniversary. Formed on May 1, 2008, MAB serves as an independent, non-commercial adviser to the Municipal & Industrial Division of the Plastics Pipe Institute,...

ExxonMobil, Cyclyx, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA Demo Advanced Recycling for Plastic Waste SPRING, Texas – In 2022, industry leaders ExxonMobil, Cyclyx International, Sealed Air, and Ahold Delhaize USA announced their intention to be the first in the United States to successfully launch a...

KRAIBURG TPE’s Sustainable TPE Enters The Oral Care Market KRAIBURG TPE's newly launched sustainable THERMOLAST R TPE compound for the Asia Pacific market has made its foray into the toothbrush consumer daily use market; in collaboration with Thailand’s top toothbrush maker The First Thai Brush Co. Ltd. Undoubtedly,...

HEXPOL Compounding Americas Announces Leadership Changes HEXPOL Compounding Americas (HCA), under the leadership of President and CEO, Gary Moore, has announced key changes to its Executive Leadership Team. Bruce Wynd has been promoted from Director of Automotive to Chief Commercial Officer. Wynd will be supported by...

Improved AWWA C904 Important for Underground Potable PEX Water Service Line Installation Helps with Push for Lead Pipe Replacement by PEX Fueled with $15 Billion in Fed Funds According to the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) the updated AWWA C904-22 contains information for the proper installation...

Focus on the Circular Economy: KRAIBURG TPE Expands Range of TPE Solutions with ISCC PLUS Certification The manufacturer based in Waldkraiburg is now offering proven thermoplastic elastomers with corresponding ISCC PLUS certification (mass balance). This improvement benefits customers in the consumer and medical sectors in...