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PLASKOLITE announces that CORZAN® CPVC is now FM 4910 approved
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CORZAN® CPVC sheet meets ASTM, RoHS, UL and FM 4910 compliances, making it well suited for electrical cabinets. Shutterstock.
PLASKOLITE has announced that its CORRTEC CORZAN CPVC sheet product line has achieved FM 4910 approval. The heat and chemical-resistant material offers superior corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures, making it particularly suitable for industrial applications requiring self-supporting constructions.

The product meets ASTM-D-1784 specifications and UL 94 V-0 testing criteria while maintaining RoHS compliance. Available in light gray with a smooth finish, the sheets range from 1/8 inch to 3 inches in thickness, with FM 4910 listing covering thicknesses from 1/4 inch to 1 inch.

CORRTEC CORZAN CPVC sheet is compatible with other Corzan pipes and fittings, making it an ideal choice for electrical cabinets, water treatment facilities, and air handling applications. www.plaskolite.com.

Arkema and Authentic Material launch sustainable materials partnership for luxury market
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A handbag made from materials developed by Arkema in partnership with Authentic Material is shown. Photo courtesy of Arkema via LinkedIn.
Arkema and Authentic Material have announced a strategic partnership to develop innovative compounds combining recycled leather with Rilsan® polyamide 11 or Pebax® TPE pellets. The new materials, marketed under the Qilin™ brand, are compatible with 3D printing, extrusion and molding processes.

The partnership combines Arkema’s expertise in bio-circular materials with Authentic Material’s proprietary leather recycling technology. Target markets include luxury goods, fashion accessories, consumer electronics, automotive interiors and sports equipment, with several luxury brand launches already completed in 2024.

The collaboration leverages bio-based polyamide 11, derived from renewable castor seeds, and recycled natural leather to create materials with unique aesthetic and tactile properties. Future developments will include 100% recycled grades using recycled polyamide 11 from Arkema’s Virtucycle® recycling program. www.kynar.com.

ORAFOL to produce climate protection films following Belgian partnership
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ORAFOL’s Hall 10 facility in Oranienburg, Germany. Photo courtesy of ORAFOL.
ORAFOL has announced its strategic investment in Belgian specialty film manufacturer Group Michiels Advanced Materials (Group M.A.M). The partnership will enable ORAFOL to begin producing advanced solar protection films at its Oranienburg, Germany headquarters by quarter 2 of 2025.

The acquisition integrates Group M.A.M.’s metal sputtering technology into ORAFOL’s capabilities, allowing for the production of spectrally selective films that minimize heat transfer through glass surfaces. These films are designed to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions in buildings and vehicles by decreasing the cooling load on air conditioning systems.

Production will take place in ORAFOL’s new Hall 10 facility, which has been designed to achieve maximum coating widths and precision layering in a highly controlled clean room environment. The company will initially target the building and automotive sectors with both clear and tinted films for interior and exterior applications, with plans to expand into the greenhouse market. www.orafol.com