The recent start-up of production at Milliken & Company's impressive new clarifier plant in Blacksburg, South Carolina, will increase global access to the Millad® NX® 8000 additive. Milliken, a leading global manufacturer of plastic additives and colorants, will be able to meet increasing demand for these products in the future with this facility.
“We’re pleased to report that the plant has begun manufacturing product, and we plan to reach full operating capacity by the end of 2022, allowing us to increase Millad production by 50 percent,” said Cindy Boiter, president of Milliken’s Chemical Business.
Announced earlier this year, “this represents the largest clarifier plant investment in Milliken history.”
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Millad NX 8000 reduces carbon emissions[1] by allowing converters to use less energy during processing while increasing production efficiency.
This has never been more important than during this period of unprecedented price increases in energy.
Furthermore, these certified energy savings enable brand owners who use PP clarified with Millad NX 8000 ECO to display the highly sought-after UL Environmental Claim Validation label on their injection-molded parts.
Boiter went on to recognize the impressive efforts that went into making this plant opening a reality. “We greatly appreciate all the efforts of our associates who were involved in making this plant exceptional.”
Milliken has long been recognized for its creativity, collaboration, and dedication to advancing sustainability. Ethisphere Institute has named the company one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for the past 16 years.
The company uses its 157-year history and extensive chemical expertise to tailor products that make the world a better place and create a healthier future for future generations. Millad NX 8000 is an excellent example of advancing sustainability through chemistry innovation.
Polypropylene (PP) is a durable, lightweight, highly recyclable material with glass-like clarity thanks to Millad. Because of this advancement, PP can now be used in applications such as thin-wall packaging.
In addition, when compared to other clear polymers, it is one of the least energy-intensive polymers to produce and recycle. Furthermore, in late July, the How2Recycle® labeling program upgraded the eligibility of rigid PP tubs, bottles, jugs, and jars in the United States to "Widely Recyclable."
[1] CO2 reductions based on reduced cycle time and energy usage are highly dependent on energy source.
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