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Tea Leaves Point to Growth, Greater Connectivity in Mfg. in 2015

Many predictions about the literally nuts-and-bolts world of manufacturing for 2015 center on things that are decidedly less tangible then, well, nuts and bolts.

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Construction

SPI Launches Sustainability Benchmarking Tool

With the launch of its Sustainability Benchmarking Tool this month, SPI will host a webinar. "Zero Waste Zone" at NPE 2015 further supports effort.

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Packaging

PP Prices Drop About Twice More From Last Month

Further major decline in PP prices possible for first month of 2015.

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Packaging

PE Prices Drop Further

More decreases in PE prices very likely for first quarter 2015.

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RTP Completes Acquisition Of Alloy Polymers

RTP strengthens position in high-volume contract manufacturing sector with new wholly-owned subsidiary.

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Construction

Polyester TPE Used In Novel Wave Protection System

Energy-damping bellow made from DuPont's Hytrel TPC acts like a shock absorber in a unique wave protection system.

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Americhem's Infinity Engineered Compounds Acquires LTL Color Compounders

Infinity LTL Engineered Compounds is the name of the newest Americhem group of companies.

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Fine-Particle Cellulosics Key To Patented Bio-Plastic Compounds

Through a Japanese/U.S. joint venture, a new range of customized bio-plastic compounds are now available in North America.

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Construction

'Green' Alternative To EPS Underway At Findland's VTT Tech

Partners in processing sought by Findland's VTT research center to further development of a PLA-based alternative to EPS packaging and insulation.

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Construction

PE Spot Prices Down; More Contract Price Reductions Likely

A second PE supplier has offered a PE contract price reduction, while spot prices tumble as available supply swells.

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