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Global Antimicrobial Plastics Market: Key Developments
- In February 2021, Sanitized AG a producer of antimicrobial hygiene function and material protection for textiles and polymers introduced a new product to its existing BroadTect portfolio featuring durable antimicrobial protection. This new antimicrobial product is suitable for polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyethylene (PE), and rubber. It provides properties including resistance toward high temperature, stain prevention, and odor reduction.
- In October 2020, Sanitized AG a producer of antimicrobial hygiene function and material protection for textiles and polymers partnered with FERRO-PLAST as a new sales strategy for existing customers of Sanitized AG for antimicrobial polymer in Italy. This partnership is in alignment for serving customers of Italy and increasing the market span.
- In April 2020, Cummins Inc. a power technology company and DuPont a producers of chemicals and science-based products company partnered to supply an antimicrobial additive for N95 respiratory masks. They combined Cummins's NanoNet & NanoForce Technology with DuPont's Hybrid Membrane Technology to make the material.
- In April 2021, Microban International player in unique antimicrobial solution design partnered with Continental Accessory has launched the first collection of office and school supplies. These supplies, like notebooks, pencil pouches, and portfolio covers, have antimicrobial properties.
- In November 2021, Microban International player in unique antimicrobial solution design partnered with Sunbeam Products, Inc. producer of electric home appliances manufacture about to antimicrobial knife handles to make the handles hygienic and bacteria-free. In August 2021, Microban International partnered with Verbatim to manufacture USB drives with antimicrobial protection to keep devices safe from bacterial growth.