Consumer Products

Automotive

Solvay Starts Up Production of Technyl Nylons in Mexico

Solvay’s new San Louis Potos nylon facility will service the company’s regional customers in the automotive and consumer goods markets. 

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Materials: Marine-Grade PC for Flexible Boat Enclosures

Covestro’s new Makrolon PC sheet provides a clear, unobstructed view on the water.

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3D-Printed Sneakers Gaining Traction

Under Armour, adidas, Nike and New Balance are applying different additive manufacturing technologies and materials for customized kicks.

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Index Nears Historic Growth

Gardner Business Index: Year-to-date average is nearly 54.

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sustainability

Post-Consumer PET Bottles Turned to New ‘True’ Black Jeans

Unifil’s Repreve recycled fiber used by Cone Denim in a new line of black jeans.

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Construction

Materials: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 & 66

New compounds aimed at applications when components need to resist higher peak temperatures.

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Construction

Materials: Low-Emission Polyacetal for Gear Applications

DowDuPont’s new acetal is geared to both automotive and non-automotive gear applications.

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Automotive

Materials: Cellulosic with Higher Dimensional Stability and Creep Resistance

Eastman’s new bioplastic boasts a significantly higher heat deflection temperature than standard CAP.

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Materials: Flame-Retardant Nylon 66 for Unattended Appliance Connectors

Ascend’s newest grade sports the highest possible glow wire ignition temperature rating.

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Packaging

NPE2018 Selected to Participate in Commerce Department’s 2018 International Buyer Program

As one of only 21 participating shows next year, NPE2018 will have access to a global network of U.S. Department of Commerce trade professionals in more than 75 countries who will recruit international buyers, representatives and distributors to Orlando.

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Plastics Size Reduction
Process Cooling