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Packaging

North American Plastics Machinery Shipments Contract Again

Compared to the final quarter of 2015, North American shipments of plastics machinery were 7.4% lower.

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KraussMaffei Invests in Future Plastics Professionals

KM is doing its part through machinery donations, as well as co-op and apprentice programs.

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Automotive

Global Petrochemical Growth to be Led by China

This despite economic slowdown and overcapacity says IHS Markit.

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polyolefins

SPE's Polyolefins Highlights: Materials & Additives

New semi-crystalline SEBS, additives for improved discoloration resistance, plant-based antioxidants, online compounding of TPO blends and more discussed in Houston.

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Automotive

New Vehicle Sales at All-Time High

Yet production is growing at a slower pace, a trend that is likely to continue.

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Packaging

January 2017—54.7

Custom processors grow at fastest clip since March.

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Automotive

Arkema Boosts PEKK Capacity

Another major investment now underway.

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industry 4.0

Chinaplas 2017 Focuses on Industry 4.0, Design and Medical Plastics

Chinaplas 2017 (May 16-19, China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou) will once again host three concurrent conferences along with its massive exhibition.

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Additives

Lanxess to Acquire Chemtura

Chemtura shareholders approve acquisition which will will make Lanxess one of the major players in additives for a broad range of industries.

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economics

December’s Index—49.4

The overall processing market is growing, though custom processors had a slower fourth quarter.

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Blending & Dosing