Consumer Products

Materials: Multi-Resin & Process Economical Purging Compound

Slide Products’ new Econo-Purge also works on hot runners ahd thoroughly purges manifolds with small gates. 

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First TPU Based on CO2 Technology Makes Debut

The polyols used in Covestro's new TPU help reduce the material's carbon footprint.

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Materials: Novel Family of PPA Compounds

BASF is aiming the new Ultramid Advanced T1000 series to metal replacement applications is a wide range of industries.

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Medical

Upward Pricing for Commodity Resins with Exception of PP; Flat Pricing Underway?

Higher feedstock prices, strong demand, and tariffs drive price hikes upwards for now.

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Automotive

Global Engineering Plastics Market to Grow by Over Seven Percent

New study projects strong growth for PC, nylon, ABS, PET & PBT, acetal, and fluoropolymers.

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Automotive

Taiwan Taps Into Market Opportunities Beyond China

Still inextricably linked with the plastics behemoth due west, Taiwan’s machinery industry is increasingly looking to the south for opportunities.

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Collaboration Transforms Nylon-Based Fishing Net Waste into High-End Surfboard Components

DSM and watersports company Starboard partner in the collection and upcycling of discarded fishing nets.

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Materials: Flame-Retardant, Impact-Modified PC/PBT

New additions to extensive portfolio of UL listed resins and blends for E/E/ from Polymer Resources.

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Danimer Announced Plans for Fermentation Plant to Produce its Proprietary PHA Bioplastic

A major milestone for Danimer Scientific as this facility aims to start operations in the fourth quarter of 2019.

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Packaging

Conveyor Upgrade Keeps Currier on Track

Processor’s switch to modular plastic belt conveyors increased efficiency in bottle making by eliminating downtime.

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Process Cooling
Blending & Dosing