Additives

nanocomposites

Polymer Tech Innovations To Star At 'NPE2015 Startup Garage'

Expect to see at least twelve startup ventures with exciting new technologies at the 'NPE2015 Startup Garage' exhibitions.

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Additives

Akcros Invests In Safe, High-Quality Biocides

The start-up of manufacturing of pelletized isothiazalone-based biocides is underway at Akcros's New Brunswick facility.

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Automotive

Reedy International Gets New Name

Along with new headquarters, Reedy International has the new name of Reedy Chemical Foam & Specialty Additives.

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Additives

Are Fillers and Pigments Impacting Your Processing Parameters?

As parts are loaded with higher and higher levels of fillers, pigments, and more, processors don’t always consider the impact these additives have on production.

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processing tips

How to Mold Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics

Here’s the machinery, tooling, and process know how you need to get the most out of these high-performance materials.

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best practices

How Characterizing and Modeling Chemical Foaming Agents Can Help Your Process

Knowing ahead of time what will happen when your CFA produces gas can help you design or improve your process to boost quality and cost effectiveness.

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Blow Molding

Why Processors Are Rediscovering Liquid Colorants

In extrusion, injection, and blow molding, liquid color is enjoying something of a renaissance. Cost is one reason, but advances in pigments, carriers, delivery systems, and innovative service programs have played a role too.

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Lonza Appoints KODA For Distribution Of Functional Chemicals

Lonza Industrial expands its relationship with KODA Distribution by choosing the company for distribution of its functional chemicals, such as lubricants for plastics.

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Sheet Extrusion

Plastics Pioneers Association Adds Four Members

Founded in 1944, PPA is a non-profit organization with a roster about 200 members, all of whom have at least 25 years of experience in plastics.

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Additives

Bergen International Opens New Plant

New facility houses new extrusion line and lab to support company's line of chemical foaming agents.

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Blending & Dosing