Automotive

NPE

Additives: Additive Blends for Neutralizing Odor and VOC Control

Struktol’s new blends targeted on automotive, packaging or recycled applications.

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Chinaplas 2018 Sets Attendance, Space Records at New Venue

More than 180,000 attendees turned out for the four days of Chinaplas 2018 at its new show venue, with more than 26% of those coming from outside China.

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Molds & Tooling

Automotive Tooling Keeps Foot on the Accelerator

The tooling industry looks to remain strong throughout 2018 as key indicators—sentiment, back logs and utilization—all register positive.

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NPE

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Bioplastics & PCR Engineered Compounds

New formulations target more demanding applications in automotive, electronics and more.

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Construction

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: More Customized TPEs Emerge

From satin-smooth for consumer goods to medical-grade materials, new TPEs are more targeted to customized applications. 

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Construction

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Engineering Resins Getting More Customized

Materials firms tailoring resins for specific applications.

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Automotive

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Micromolding is Big

Micromolding is a growing force in medical, electronics and micromechanical parts.

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NPE

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Do It in the Mold

In-mold labeling and decorating are applied to packaging and automotive parts at numerous booths throughout the show.

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Construction

Walmart V.P. of Merchandising Execution & U.S. Manufacturing Featured Speaker at the Show's Plastics Market Briefing

Marsiglio addressed Walmart's policy roadmap to renew U.S. manufacturing, including policy recommendations that support the plastics industry at IHS Markit/PLASTICS briefing. 

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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Mix of New Materials

Look for novel PVC compounds, PP with short- and long- fiber reinforcements, new acrylics including high heat-resistant versions, and flame-retardant CPE for wire & cable.

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Blending & Dosing