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economics

May’s Index: 56

Industry has grown steadily over last six months.

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The “Holy Grail” of PC Glazing Appears on the Sporty Electric Tommykaira ZZ

Teijin has developed the world鈥檚 first 鈥減illar-less鈥 PC windshield for a commercial car.

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Automotive

Reports: U.S. Plastics Equipment Shipments Continue to Slip; Germany Forecasts Growth

Shipments of primary plastics equipment in the first quarter were 7.5% lower year over year, marking three straight quarters of contraction for the North American plastics machinery sector.

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VIDEO: Walk the Halls of Chinaplas 2017

Take a look inside the halls at the record-breaking Chinaplas 2017, held in May in Guangzhou.

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High-Perfomance Nylon Beats Aluminum, Rubber in Auto Air Conditioning Lines

Eaton Polymers new PACCS lines bring a new standard to the industry.

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Aurora Plastics Acquires Canada's Reinier Plastics

U.S. PVC compounder expands custom PVC compounding capabilities via acquisition.

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Borealis to Build Dedicated Auto PP Compounding Plant

Company looks to secure position as a local supplier to automotive OEMs and Tier partners.

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Automotive

Chinaplas Exceeds Its Own Attendance Expectations, Sets New Record

Prior to the four-day show鈥檚 start, the event organizer thought 140,000 people would pass through the fairground鈥檚 halls. Ultimately 155,258 visitors made it to the Pazhou Exhibition Center in Guangzhou China.

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economics

April’s Index: 52

Custom processors and medical market grow for fourth straight month.

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Automotive Plastics: New Thermoplastic Solutions Redefine ‘Performance’ from All Angles

Lightweighting and resistance to heat, chemicals and weathering drive developments in thermoplastics for interiors, exteriors, underhood, powertrain and chassis.

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Plastics Size Reduction