Zachary White

Last week, Elevate Greater Akron unveiled its updated priorities, setting the stage for a stronger, more connected future for our region. This collaborative initiative has been a driving force behind fostering polymer industry growth, particularly in sustainability—an area of key focus for the Polymer Industry Cluster. Here’s how they’re making an impact: 1️⃣ Advancing polymer growth through sustainable innovation. 2️⃣ Driving inclusive economic growth to benefit all. 3️⃣ Cultivating a thriving, connected downtown Akron. 4️⃣ Aligning economic development to support existing regional assets. As partners in innovation, we’re proud to celebrate their efforts and encourage you to follow Elevate Greater Akron for more updates on their vital work. Together, we can build a brighter future! 📢 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giiWJ-U8 #PolymerIndustry #GreaterAkron #ElevateAkron #Sustainability #InclusiveGrowth #Innovation

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How will another split of DuPont impact the resin industry? Be sure to contact the experts at RTiGlobal.com to find out. #RTIGlobal #DuPont #M&A #Divestment #Resin #ResinSmart #RealExperts #RealExpertise #RealResults https://lnkd.in/g47PUkgu

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For those of you going to Rubber Division, ACS International Elastomer Conference next week: I am presenting a course on Global Regulatory Compliance. Doesn't that sound exciting? You know you want to go! The real question is, "Do you need to go?" If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance. Sign up through the Rubber Division registration for IEC. https://lnkd.in/e2CBS6p5

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Honeywell is excited to partner with Mettler Toledo and will be hosting a webinar entitled Effective Karl Fischer Titration for Lithium-Ion Battery Components. Don’t miss out on this informative webinar on November 26, 2024, 3:00 PM CET. Register Here: bit.ly/3CKzqXK Topics Include: • The latest techniques for titrating difficult LIB samples • Pro tips for coulometric KF water determination in liquid LIB samples • Mastering the indirect Karl Fischer (KF) water determination oven method for solid samples • Expert advice on oven setup and titration method optimization

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【NEWS UPDATE】🌟 Exciting Developments at allnex! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gnGM5s4w allnex, a leader in sustainable and innovative resins for industrial coatings, has announced a strategic investment to transform its East St. Louis operations into a major hub for solventborne resin production in the U.S. 🇺🇸 This expansion builds on previous enhancements in safety, automation, and quality at the site, ensuring that allnex can effectively support its local and regional customers. As part of this initiative, all solventborne reactor operations at the Louisville, Kentucky facility will conclude by the end of 2025, allowing Louisville to focus on gelcoat mixing and serve as a key R&D center for liquid resins. 🎨 Jeff McManus, Senior Vice President, Americas, emphasized, "Optimizing our operations enables allnex to better serve our customers and achieve sustainable growth both regionally and globally." CEO Miguel Mantas reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the Americas, stating, "Focusing on a dedicated solvent-based facility will uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational efficiency." As allnex navigates this transition, the company is committed to supporting affected employees at the Louisville facility. Consultations with employees and union representatives will begin shortly to ensure the best possible outcomes during this change. 🤝🌱 #allnex #Innovation #Sustainability #Resins #Manufacturing #ChemicalIndustry #Growth #EmployeeSupport

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Important investment consolidating our position in the North American market.

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Strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance is vital to PPG's growth and leadership position in sustainability. Detailing PPG's progress is the recently launched 2023 PPG ESG Report. Read more: ppg.com/sustainability #Sustainability #ProtectandBeautify

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🌟 A special thank you to ILMA (Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association) and Compoundings Magazine for featuring the National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition (NLCRC) in their September 2024 edition! We are proud to highlight a pivotal year of accomplishments, including: 1️⃣ The completion of our first-ever collection and recycling pilot program, exploring a sustainable model for petroleum-based packaging recycling in the U.S. This effort provides critical insights for states implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws. 2️⃣ The formation of the Lubricant Packaging Management Association (LPMA), a national nonprofit focused on EPR compliance and circular material management solutions for lubricant packaging. 3️⃣ The renewal of our strategic work plan, with key initiatives in Advocacy, EPR Support, and Packaging Design to further enhance circularity within the industry. Our progress is a testament to the power of collaboration across the value chain. Thank you again to ILMA and Compoundings Magazine for helping us share these milestones with the industry! Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4glCzNa #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EPR #PackagingRecycling #ExtendedProducerResponsibility

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The PolyExpert • Polyethylene Films team attended the 27th Global Pouch Forum (BNP Media) in Clearwater, May 29-31, 2024. We presented a high-barrier monomaterial recyclable pouch with 30% FDA-compliant post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin. This breakthrough was made possible thanks to Henkel, who used one of their recyclable high-barrier coatings on one of our matte printing films. Until collection for flexible packaging recycling becomes a reality in North America, PolyExpert continues to develop sustainable monomaterial films for the creation of recyclable flexible packaging. We are exploring the different technologies available: PE films as sealant webs and print webs, PE films using recyclable high-barrier resins or EVOH with compatibilizer, and now films with high-barrier coatings. We do our utmost to ensure that the material used in our films does not become waste but a source of material, in a world where flexible packaging is set to be used even more for essential applications. On the picture: Narges Emami, Martin Lebeau, Pierre Sarazin #flexiblepackaging #recyclable #monomaterial #pcr

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I just returned from Plastics World Expo North American in Cleveland, Ohio abuzz with the innovative products and technology I saw on display. Here's what I took away from the trade floor: * Biobased resins and additives are taking center stage as companies across the supply chain seek sustainable packaging solutions. These products are being used in food-contact applications like straws and food service ware, as well as other consumer items, like glasses, furniture, and clothing. * New specialty colorants and other additives are being designed to work in concert with recycling technologies and solve problems that colored plastics can face in the recycling stream. And new technologies are being developed to improve the sorting capabilities of recycling facilities. * Incredible new recycling technologies are emerging and making what we once thought of as not recyclable into usable feedstock for new materials. Film was being re-pelletized on the trade show floor and mixed textiles were readily being chopped into a fluffy pulp. With state Extended Producer Responsibility schemes in California, Oregon, Colorado, Maine, and Minnesota requiring packaging to meet various sustainability goals, the ability to recycle new materials with maximum efficiency will be more important than ever. I also had the pleasure of speaking about PFAS with Tom Lee (of BCLP) and Jay West (of American Chemistry Council) on the Plastics Extrusion World Expo stage. We discussed some insightful questions about the impact of PFAS in food contact legislation. Here are some of the high points: - PFAS continues to be a dominant concern for numerous industries and across supply chains. Raw material manufacturers, extruders, converters, food companies - all are addressing questions about PFAS in their products. - Litigation risks related to PFAS are less obvious than you may think. Calling a product "pure" or making other favorable representations about it can get a company into trouble if organic fluorine is detected in the product. - Concern about PFAS among the public is not dwindling and companies can expect to be addressing PFAS-related questions and liability risk for years to come. - Certain uses of PFAS are currently unavoidable because they are critical to health and safety (medical device uses, car parts) or public infrastructure (legible road signs, gasket function). Industry is working in the existing regulatory frameworks while alternatives are explored. - Test methods are still catching up to regulatory requirements. Testing for PFAS (which encompasses thousands of chemically distinct compounds) is not as simple as it might sound. Are these topics of interest to you? Please share your thoughts and let's chat more! Thanks to AMI for providing a forum for a great exchange of ideas and innovation.

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Optimised high performance OEM approved Lubrizol additive technology for Heavy Duty Diesel applications in todays modern Commercial Vehicles.

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GCMC's President, Will Lorenz, shares his insights with Karen Edwards of Coatingscoffeeshop on how to account for financial setbacks. Will says "Companies like ours would prefer to have people pay on time, but we understand challenges." To hear the entire podcast interview, listen here: https://hubs.li/Q02ZV0bN0 #GeneralCoatings #GCMC #roofingretrofitsolutions #roofingmadesimpler #sprayfoamroofing #roofingsystems #sprayfoamroofsystems #roofinginsulation #roofingexperts #energyefficiency #EnergySavings #roofrestoration #commercialroofing #roofrepair #familyownedandoperated #CoatingsCoffeeShop #Insights

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Strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance is vital to PPG's growth and leadership position in sustainability. Detailing PPG's progress is the recently launched 2023 PPG ESG Report. Read more: ppg.com/sustainability #Sustainability #ProtectandBeautify

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Do you evaluate before lubricating polymers? Investigating the compatibility between #lubricants and polymers/elastomers is essential for understanding their interactions with one another. Check out the latest article in Efficient Plant Magazine, contributed by William Fick from #DuPont #MOLYKOTE. https://lnkd.in/grZdTJvD #MOLYKOTE #greases #lubrication #industriallubrication #industriallubricants #orings #tribology #elastomer #elastomers #polymer

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Check out the October issue of Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine - Distribution Insights, where I participate in a digital round-table on the following Industry Trends and Market Dynamics with perspectives from Catalynt™ (formerly TRInternational): - What current trends are shaping the coatings industry, and how are they affecting distribution strategies? - What are the biggest challenges currently facing the coatings distribution sector? - Can you share examples of how regulatory changes have impacted your operations or product offerings? - Some chemical distributors also manufacture products. Can you share some details on this role as well? - How do you plan to adapt your strategy to align with future industry developments? Thanks to the #PCIMagazine team for all their work in the #Paints&Coatings industry and #ChemicalDistribution updates. #IndustryTrends #Industry #Manufacturing https://lnkd.in/gcU4DFSX

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Eastman plans thermal battery power for recycling plant... In March this year, Eastman announced the location of its second molecular recycling plant for hard-to-recycle polyester waste is to be located in Longview, Texas. The first plant, in Kingsport, Tennessee, also began initial production in March and is already generating revenue and on target to earn around $75 million for the company in 2024. The company’s next-generation methanolysis technology allows such waste to be broken down into the monomer building blocks for polyester that can be used again without compromising performance in a material-to-material high-yield loop. The Kingsport and Longview plants are aimed at meeting Eastman’s ambitious goals of recycling 125,000 tons of polyester by next year, and double that volume by 2030. Read more - https://lnkd.in/ejCAGmmF #textiles #apparel #fibres #yarns #fabrics #recycling #molecularrecycling #polyester Eastman #cleanenergy

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