Construction

Additives

New Resins & Additives Galore at K 2016

A wide range of interesting developments in materials technologies were sprinkled in with some intriguing announcements of new ventures at K 2016.

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Thermoplastics Composites Featured in SABIC’s ICEhouse

Innovative structure at 2017 World Economic Forum combined advanced technologies and design.

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Automotive

Plastics Industry Association Sees Strength in Numbers

The Plastics Industry Association discussed a new report on the size and state of the U.S. plastics industry against the backdrop of new political leadership in Washington.

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Construction

Braskem America's UHMWPE Plant Up and Running

The new UHMWPE plant represents another milestone in the company's North American growth strategy.

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Can Trump, GOP Usher in New “Golden Era” of Mfg in U.S.?

The Plastics Industry Association believes the potential good (´óÏó´«Ã½ friendly tax policy + relaxed regulation) of the pending Trump administration will outweigh any potential bad (new checks on trade).

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Construction

PolyOne’s 2018 Color Palettes Influenced by Global Megatrends

The four new palettes were developed to resonate with evolving and long-term societal trends.

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Arkema to Further Modernize North American Acrylic Acid Production

Latest production technologies to be used in the upgrading of the Clear Lake, Texas facility.

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PAEK Trumps Epoxy in Next-Generation Oil & Gas Electrical Connectors

Consistent properties and processing won over connector specialist Rampart Products.

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Additives

Baerlocher to Expand Metal Soap Capacity by 50%

The scheduled major expansion is driven by accelerating demand for stabilizers and other additives from the North American PE and PVC industries.

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economics

November Index—48.2

Despite drop, signs are positive for 2017. Future ´óÏó´«Ã½ expectations are way up.

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