Construction
No News Shortage on Thermoplastic Composites at JEC World 2017
Sabic enters continuous carbon-fiber reinforced tape; TxV taps Fiberforge technology; Xenia introduces materials reinforced with hybrid (glass/carbon) fillers; and more.
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The M&A Climate in a New Political Environment
Business owners are asking what to expect going forward and whether there is a meaningful threat to plastics company values.
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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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Global Petrochemical Growth to be Led by China
This despite economic slowdown and overcapacity says IHS Markit.
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Polyolefins Technology Continues to Evolve
New resins and additives among highlights of SPE Polyolefins 2017.
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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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Upward Pricing for PS, PVC and More
Higher global oil prices and derivative feedstocks are among the factors driving resin price increases in PS, PVC, PET and nylons.
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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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Energy Consumption Made Visible
Molder adds system that allows it to track energy usage in nearly real time and is now using less power, despite increased production.
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