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[diversification] 16/1/2019 20:23

Hi Ellis, brilliant research:

Sorry if already posted:

Peter Atterby, managing director, Luxus, comments: “We are committed to producing high performance, yet sustainable compounds able to meet the demanding service and long-life requirements of rapidly growing sectors including, returnable transit packaging and civil engineering.


hxxp://www.luxus.co.uk/news/luxus-invests-in-a-new-1-5m-compounding-line


That’s an additional 10,000 tonnes of annual production capacity. It would appear the ducks are lining up.

[woodpeckers] 16/1/2019 19:47

I've had raving reviews from the people I bought sets for Christmas for so have just bought another set from Amazon for my nephew's birthday. I'll encourage him to leave a review on there.
Loving this, could solve all my birthday present problems this year! :-)

[sandbag] 16/1/2019 18:59

Bazz,

Are you aware of this BB?

[ellissj] 16/1/2019 18:40

Many supermarkets now trialling a plastic bottle deposit scheme bazzer. Plus, some gov proposals Making plastic easier to recycle etc. More bio etc. It's a start/positive step. And is only there because of changing consumer tastes ! Best ellis

[ellissj] 16/1/2019 18:33

From wmg website. Nano tech in bottom para. Best ellis

"Lightweight Technologies Centre of Excellence. Volume Integration of polymer composites:"

"The next 10 years will see a further revolution in the materials used in automotive structures with a move to polymer composites and multi-material structures. Current aerospace technology cannot deliver these polymer composite components at a price or production rate that is compatible with volume production. Significant issues need to be addressed: development of high speed curing technologies and equipment; joining (both heterogeneous and homogeneous); high strain rate behaviour of materials and assembled components; and development of materials models for forming, joining and performance simulation."

'Multi-functionality at system and material level:'

"The increased use of polymer composites will open up opportunities for introducing multi-functionality (i.e energy storage/harvesting, electrical integration, vibration control) both at a systems and material level. This will link into the drive towards smart and connected vehicles, the increased integration of IT into vehicles and the development of advanced and fully integrated HMI solutions. This will see an increased use of nanotechnology/composites with the associated design, manufacturing and performance challenges this brings. There is also the potential for embedding telemetry sensors that can not only be used to inform service operations but also allow for design based on real life data and reduced safety margins."

[ellissj] 16/1/2019 18:30

Then there is the luxus rns. Working with wmg. Best ellis.

("Versarien" or the "Company")
Agreement with Luxus

"Versarien plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering group, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Luxus Limited ("Luxus"), to develop a UKgraphene enhanced polymer supply chain to enable the production in volume of graphene enhanced plastics...."

".. The signing of this agreement is an important step in the commercialisation of graphene enhanced plastics. We are seeing strong interest from a variety of sectors in utilising the materials we are developing with WMG. Being able to produce these graphene enhanced plastics in commercial volumes will enable them to be more rapidly adopted for use in a wide variety of applications."

[realcooltrader] 16/1/2019 18:19

O/T some apt music from 1981:

[mikebrenner] 16/1/2019 18:18

Good stuff alchemy

[1teepee] 16/1/2019 18:09

It's says soilder, which means they poo their pants

[grabster] 16/1/2019 17:59

a soldier who can't spell soldier ..

Military intelligence ;-)

[ellissj] 16/1/2019 17:57

This plastics industry announcement Looks a big stepchange? Also Opportunities for new tech... “We believe this alliance is a significant step to drive innovation, develop strategic partnerships and mature waste-to-value concepts into economically viable sustainable solutions.” Hopefully VRS 2D materials coming onto the radar of some of these firms. Aimo. Best ellis.

"Largest global plastic initiative launched today"

by Grace Nolan 16 January 2019

"Today (16 January 2019), an alliance of global companies from the plastics and consumer goods value chain launched a new organisation, Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW).

This is the largest plastic waste initiative to date and will include companies that make, use, sell, process, collect, and recycle plastics.

The initiative is currently made up of nearly 30 member companies, including BASF, Clariant, Covestro, Dow, DSM, ExxonMobil, Henkel, LyondellBasell, NOVA Chemicals, PolyOne, Procter & Gamble, Reliance Industries, SABIC, Total and Veolia.

A live webcast from London (January 16th14:00 GMT) expanded on the launch of the initiative, highlighting collaboration and innovation as key points as well as emphasising the importance of the four pillars –innovation, infrastructure, education and clean ups- as vital factors for the success of the initiative.

During the webcast Bob Patel, CEO of LyondellBasell said he believes the key to eliminating plastic waste is to unlock its value and bring plastic back to its useful form.

The cross-value chain has committed over $1.0 billion (approximately £778 million) with the goal of investing $1.5 billion (approximately £1.2 million) over the next five years to help end plastic waste in the environment, particularly the oceans.  

In addition, the Alliance has been working with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a founding strategic partner.

Peter Bakker, President and CEO of World Business Council for Sustainable Development, said: “While our effort will be global, the Alliance can have the greatest impact on the problem by focusing on the parts of the world where the challenge is greatest; and by sharing solutions and best practices so that these efforts can be amplified and scaled-up around the world.”

The Alliance also announced an initial set of projects and collaborations that reflect a range of solutions to help end plastic waste, including partnering with cities, investing in the Incubator Network of Circulate Capital and collaborating ;with intergovernmental organisations such as the United Nations to organise joint training for public officials.

David Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Procter & Gamble, and President of AEPW, said: “This new alliance is the most comprehensive effort to date to end plastic waste in the environment."

Antoine Frérot, a Vice Chairman of the AEPW, added: “Success will require collaboration and coordinated efforts across many sectors – some that create near-term progress and others that require major investments with longer timelines."

“At Covestro we are convinced plastics are far too valuable to end up in the environment. All waste should be regarded as a resource,” explained CEO Dr. Markus Steilemann.

“We believe this alliance is a significant step to drive innovation, develop strategic partnerships and mature waste-to-value concepts into economically viable sustainable solutions.”

[grabster] 16/1/2019 17:39

lemp, Billy and another DH added to the ever lengthening filtered list.
They arrive; they die. Hardly worth the bother of them registering for such a shortlived existence.

[ellissj] 16/1/2019 17:38

Choppy, but they are playing it up now. Sentiment improving. oversold before xmas on world recession fears. Aimo. Best ellis.

'BlackRock CEO Larry Fink calls a bottom in stocks (for now), but warns about geopolitical risks.'

Matthew J. Belvedere |

"The stock market has made a near-term closing bottom on Christmas Eve, but whether that holds depends on geopolitical risks, says Fink.The co-founder of the world's largest money manager cites three key issues: U.S. trade negotiations with China, Brexit and the U.S. government shutdown.Fink says it's appropriate that many Federal Reserve officials are talking about a pause in interest rate hikes...."

"All that just produces uncertainty," he said. "You're seeing the seeds of a global economic slowdown, but we have never believed we're seeing the seeds of a global recession..."

[pshevlin] 16/1/2019 17:15

Bristol Billy. Whoever you are you are filtered.

[billybristol] 16/1/2019 17:14

Dean Haigh is in for a very nasty surprise.Why is he even on a site to do with shares when he hasn't even got the proverbial pot even ?

[pshevlin] 16/1/2019 17:13

I can only find 1 review on Amazon for the earphones. Is that right?

[billybristol] 16/1/2019 17:10

Festario, is this Dean Haigh too?

[billybristol] 16/1/2019 17:10

Are you this Dean Haigh ?

[alchemy] 16/1/2019 17:07

I put the review on today having only used them last evening on.Completely straight bat.