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Construction

Smart Manufacturing Needs Smart People

According to one CEO who runs a smart factory himself, the whole concept must begin with people, not machines.

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Construction

Hexpol TPE Starts Up North American Production

The company's latest global expansion capabilities installed at its RheTech Colors facility in Ohio.

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Construction

Moderate Decline Shown in Third Quarter by CES Machinery Data

The Plastics Industry Association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) says this was the first quarterly decline since third quarter 2015.

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Construction

Construction Spending Slowing

But market outlook remains strong.

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economics

October’s Index—50.1

Mid-size plants drive growth among processors.

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polyolefins

BASF to Expand North American Capacity of UV Stabilizers

Capital investment to boost production of Tinuvin product lines in step with polyolefin capacity expansions.

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Packaging

Positive Signs for Appliances

Indicators suggest growth in production of appliances should kick in mid-2017.

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Construction

September’s Index—49.5

Custom processors grow for fifth month in seven.

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Commodity Resins

K2016 Reporter’s Notebook: Materials News

Celanese to offer PEEK, TPE; SABIC eyes new Gulf Coast facility; Covestro displays automotive, electronics innovations; and Baerlocher launches heat stabilizer for recycled resins.

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Blending & Dosing