GHENT, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 4, 2024--
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer with specialty chemical expertise, will return to ArabPlast on 7-9 January 2025. Held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Milliken will join the international conversation surrounding plastics and recycling, displaying its portfolio of additive and concentrate solutions for polyolefins in stand S2-C01.
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New to ArabPlast is Milliken’s Hyperform HPN 58ei, a nucleating additive that enhances PP sheets and thermoformed parts performance and is FDA-approved for food packaging.(Photo: Business Wire)
With Milliken’s viscosity modifiers, formers can increase the melt flow rate of recycled polypropylene (rPP) resin, allowing more brands to incorporate pre- and post-consumer recycled content in newly created products and packaging. (Photo: Business Wire)
Using Milliken’s Millad NX 8000 ECO, Plastmore by Üstün Plastik developed a new line of IML-enabled food packaging solutions that deliver glass-like clarity with up to 10% less energy used during molding. (Photo: Business Wire)
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“Backed by a range of technical solutions, Milliken looks forward to engaging with key stakeholders in the value chain at ArabPlast to uncover new and innovative applications supporting the polyolefin industry,” shares Wim Van De Velde, global vice president of plastic additives for Milliken. “Together with our customers and partners, we hope to enhance the functionality and the sustainable attributes of plastics.”
Milliken recognizes the value collaboration brings to the industry and will highlight impactful partnerships during the show. One of its latest collaborations is with Plastmore by Üstün Plastik, which develops in-mold labeling packaging solutions like food and chocolate boxes. These polypropylene (PP) containers offer superior glass-like clarity, thanks to Milliken’s Millad NX 8000 ECO.
New to ArabPlast is Milliken’s UltraGuard 2.0 and Hyperform HPN 58ei solutions. UltraGuard 2.0 is the next generation of solutions for polyethylene (PE) addressing barrier performance. The technology supports mono-material packaging designs and material downgauging by improving barrier performance in HDPE and LLDPE by up to 70%. Hyperform HPN 58ei enhances performance for PP sheets and thermoformed parts to deliver improved optical performance, isotropic shrinkage and regrind quality. The additive is FDA-approved for food packaging, making it suitable for food and beverage packaging systems.
Alongside these new offerings, Milliken will highlight mainstay products at its stand, including:
For more information, visit Milliken at stand S2-C01 at ArabPlast 2025 or online at chemical.milliken.com.
About Milliken
Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, specialty chemical, flooring and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
New to ArabPlast is Milliken’s Hyperform HPN 58ei, a nucleating additive that enhances PP sheets and thermoformed parts performance and is FDA-approved for food packaging.(Photo: Business Wire)
With Milliken’s viscosity modifiers, formers can increase the melt flow rate of recycled polypropylene (rPP) resin, allowing more brands to incorporate pre- and post-consumer recycled content in newly created products and packaging. (Photo: Business Wire)
Using Milliken’s Millad NX 8000 ECO, Plastmore by Üstün Plastik developed a new line of IML-enabled food packaging solutions that deliver glass-like clarity with up to 10% less energy used during molding. (Photo: Business Wire)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do.
Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, averaged 31.1 points during the regular season. In the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, he is averaging 20 points and taking only 14 shots per game.
Oklahoma City has still won the first two games by an average of 18 points. Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each scored 22 points, and the defending champion Thunder beat the Lakers 125-107 on Thursday night.
Ajay Mitchell, starting in place of injured Jalen Williams, is averaging 19 points on 50% shooting in the series for Oklahoma City.
“I think the coaching staff does a good job at just getting all of us ready,” said Mitchell, a second-year guard. "And we have a lot of competitors. Like, everyone’s a competitor on our team. So every time the lights are bright, everyone’s ready to go.”
Holmgren is the leading scorer for the Thunder in the best-of-seven series with 23 points per game. The 2026 All-Star also is averaging 10.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks.
Jared McCain, a midseason acquisition from the Philadelphia 76ers, barely played in the first round against Phoenix but has averaged 15 points and made 8 of 10 3-pointers in the series.
“He goes in there, stays in character, stays aggressive," Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. "He’s going to shoot the next shot. He makes the right plays, plays inside the team. He competes defensively, has had good defensive possessions for us. And he was huge tonight. You need that in a playoff series.”
The Lakers again were without scoring champion Luka Doncic, who is out indefinitely with a strained left hamstring. They also were missing forward Jarred Vanderbilt, the reserve forward who dislocated the pinkie on his right hand during the second quarter of Game 1. The Lakers had three players finish with five fouls, limiting their aggressiveness late in the game.
Los Angeles guard Austin Reaves, who struggled with his shot in Game 1, scored 31 points on 10-for-16 shooting in Game 2. LeBron James, coming off a 27-point effort in Game 1, followed that up with 23.
With the Lakers up 63-61 early in the third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander got tied up with Reaves and was called for his fourth foul. Upon review, it was upgraded to a flagrant 1 for Gilgeous-Alexander's follow through. Oklahoma City's Alex Caruso was called for a technical foul as the situation was being sorted out.
Gilgeous-Alexander left the game with the Lakers up 65-61, but the Thunder rallied and took control without him. On a fast break, Holmgren found a trailing Jaylin Williams, who hit a 3-pointer and was fouled. His free throw put the Thunder up 85-74.
The Thunder outscored the Lakers 32-15 while Gilgeous-Alexander was out in the third quarter to take a 93-80 lead into the fourth.
“It was amazing," Gilgeous-Alexander said. “They strung together stops, they’re playing the right way offensively and things are going their way. Full confidence in those guys. They know how to win basketball games. And we've proven that. They’ve proven that no matter who’s on the floor, they know how to get the job done. And they just did it again tonight."
The Lakers cut Oklahoma City's lead to five in the fourth quarter before the Thunder pulled away again.
Los Angeles will host Game 3 on Saturday.
“We just stuck with it,” Holmgren said. “It’s the game of basketball. It’s not always going to go your way. It’s about how you respond. And this team has proven many times that we know how to respond. And we did so tonight.”
This story has been corrected to show that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 20, not 19, points per game against the Lakers.
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Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren (7) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves (15) in the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell, front, works for a shot as Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves, rear, defends in the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James stands on the court in the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket past Los Angeles Lakers' Deandre Ayton (5) and LeBron James, rear, in the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) works to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) in the second half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
