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PE & PP Prices Down
A buyer’s market for both polyolefins could continue though this quarter and into the fourth.
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INEOS Styrolution Celebrates Groundbreaking of New ASA Plant
The new ASA plant further strenghthens INEOS Styrolution’s global lead % increases local supplies.
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Injection Molding: Solve Two Problems at Once With Autonomous Optimization
Automated “virtual DOE” software can optimize mold design for one or more variables in injection molding.
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Materials: Victrex Awarded Key Automotive Quality Standard for Manufacture of Gears on Display at K 2019
USA design and manufacturing facility proves performance power with PEEK-based gears available for both ICE & electric powertrain platforms.
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Additives: Novel Non-Phthalate Plasticizers for Flexible PVC
Valtris launches new biobased and fast-fusing phthalate plasticizers.
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Materials: New Generation of TPVs for Corner Mold Automotive Seals
DuPont’s advanced silicone additives enable next-generation of ExxonMobil’s Santoprene TPVs with better bonding to EPDM and low COF for easy operation of doors, windows.
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Covestro Steps Up Investment in Thermoplastic Composites
Covestro, Pittsburgh, Penn., is further developing its offerings and capabilities in continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites in response to market trends and a growing demand from customers.
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Chemours Acquires Mining Operations of Southern Ionics Minerals
The acquisition provides Chemours with tremendous scalability and flexibiltiy to internally source ore, nearly doubling its capacity, particularly of Ti-Pure TiO2.
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RTP Acquires Zeotherm TPV Technology
New acquisition expands RTP’s already diverse portfolio of TPEs.
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Prices of Polyolefins, PET Softer; PS, PVC Up for Short Term
Overall, supply outstripping demand likely to keep price trajectory flat-to-down.
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