
Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor
Single-Dose Purge Compound Yields Big Savings for Molder
Blackhawk Molding switched to premeasured packets of a new purge compound for 63% overall cost savings.
Read MoreAdditives: Liquid Colorants Based on Unique Liquid Carrier Technology for Polyolefins and Styrenics
Britec’s Qd²-Liquid Carrier System boasts improved particle distribution in the polymer that supports higher pigments loadings-reducing use rates, and more.
Read MoreLanxess Partners with Chase Plastic Services to Distribute its High-Performance Materials (HPM) in the U.S. and Canada
Chase Plastic Services to distribute Lanxess’ Durethan nylon 6 and Pocan PBT compounds.
Read MoreLindal Converts Aerosol Manufacturing Equipment to Make Sustainable and Needed Face Shields in Fight Against Coronavirus
Lindal Group’s R&D team in France took less than a week to modify selected assembly lines and start production of 1000 face shields per day.
Read MoreThermoformed Plastics of New England (TPNE) Provides Face Shields to Coronavirus Frontliners
TPNE recognized for community contribution during coronavirus pandemic with more developments underway.
Read MoreBraskem and Biomaterials Collaborate on Sustainable Mask Straps in Coronavirus Response
Biopromotions has developed sustainable and comfortable mask straps made of Braskem’s I’m Green PE in response to coronavirus.
Read MoreTesting: High-Throughput Water Vapor Permeation Analyzer
Ametek Mocon’s new Aquatran 3/38 vapor permeation analyzer geared to labs that perform a high volyme of barrier fil, QC testing.
Read MoreMaterials:Laser Weldable Nylon 66 Compound for Broad Range of Applications
PolyOne’s new laser weldable Bergamid nylon 66 formulation tailored to automotive, consumer goods and medical devices.
Read MoreDuPont Throttling Back Plastics Production by Close to 50%
In preparation for further downslides in industries such as automotive, aerospace, oil & gas and construction, DuPont to reduce plastics production capacity.
Read MoreCovestro and Teknor Apex to Cooperate on Compounding TPU
Teknor Apex to market jointly developed TPU compounds with Covestro’s Desmoflex brand.
Read MoreEastman Collaborates with Rotuba to Make Face Shields for Coronavirus Pandemic Frontliners
Eastman’s high-molecular-weight cellulose acetate CA-398-30 boasts excellent physical and optical properties for molded items such as the Rotuba face shields in the fight against COVID-19.
Read MoreAmcor Develops Stock PET Bottles Well-Suited to E-Commerce
Amcor’s OmniPack bottles meet co-packer demands of ecommerce-ready packaging.
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