Automotive

Packaging

Sumitomo’s Theme: Productivity + Flexibility + Reliability

Sumitomo Demag aims to demonstrate a combination of speed, flexibility, proprietary technologies, and automation with six machine cells running at NPE2018.

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Materials

Composite Materials: Where to Find Them at NPE2018

If you have come to NPE2018 with composites on your to-do list, you do have options. Over the last few years, several plastics material suppliers have extended their product portfolios in an effort to build a presence in the composites space.

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Medical

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Additives

The broad range of new additives includes modifiers, silicone additives for various polyolefins, compatibilizers PET and PLA, a blowing agent reinforced nylons, flame-retardant synergists for wire & cable, unique colorants, and color-tracking software for liquid-color metering devices. 

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Automotive

New Equipment Designs to Spark Your Imagination

Wilmington Machinery offers novel ideas for blow molding, injection molding, thermoforming, and more.

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Construction

LyondellBasell Focuses on Technology, Capacity for HDPE, PP; Plans Recycling and Compounding Expansion

LBI's plans are in keeping with annual demand growth of 4% for HDPE and nearly 5% for PP.

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IHS Markit Briefing: What Lies Ahead for the Plastics Industry?

Market pros provide insights on the economy, energy, feedstocks and polymers.

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Automotive

A. Schulman Emphasizes Growth in Building & Construction

A. Schulman is aiming for further material advancements that provide weatherability, UV protection, and strength over traditional building products. 

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NPE

Enhanced Clamp & Injection Specs Promote New Models from Absolute Haitian

Four new injection machine lines demonstrate commitment to deliver good machine value while responding to customer demands.

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Packaging

Plastics Processing Closes Best Quarter in Recorded History

March comes in at 57.7. Index for the first-quarter of 2018 reaches 57.1

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Biopolymers

PolyOne Emphasizes its Materials & Services in Future Mobility Innovations

At its Investors Day at NPE2018, PolyOne will present details about transportation solutions as one of several high-growth focus areas.

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Process Cooling
Plastics Size Reduction