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USMCA Implementation Strengthens Plastics Sectors Positioning for Continued Cooperation and Growth

The implementation of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a historic step for the three nations; their ´óÏó´«Ã½es and workers; and consumers, said PLASTICS’ President and CEO Tony Radoszewksi.

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Conventus is New Distributor Partner for EMS-Grivory's Specialty Nylons in U.S. and Canada

High-performance engineering thermoplastic distributor Conventus adds EMS-Grivory’s specialty nylons to its arsenal. 

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Custom Molder Helps Entrepreneurs Choose Optimal Colorants for Successful Product Launches

Blue Ring Technologies has zeroed-in on Chroma’s highly-loaded G2 colorant system for the production of high-quality parts.

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Construction

Pandemic’s Impact on U.S. Plastics Appears Weaker Than Originally Forecast

A second quarter economic report from the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) reveals the possibility of a less severe coronavirus slowdown in the plastics industry than previously expected.

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Additives: Heat Stabilizer Blends for Nylon 66 and Nylon 6

Bruggemann’s new Bruggolen TP-H1607 and TP-H1805 antioxidant blends said to overcome performance limitations of nylon 66 and nylon 6. 

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Braskem Completes Construction of World-Scale PP Facility in LaPorte, Texas

Braskem’s facility is the first new PP production facility built in North America since 2003 and has global export capacity. 

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Materials: Advanced PPA Meets Extrusion Processing Demands

BASF’s Ultramid Advanced N5H UN PPA boasts easy extrusion and is newly featured on what’s likely the first semi-finished PPA part.

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Commodity Resins

Materials: Halogen-Free FR, Glass-Reinforced PP Compounds

SABIC’s latest addition to its specialty PP compounds portfolio include halogen-free, flame-retardant short- and long- glass fiber reinforced grades for a broad range of applications. 

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Packaging

Additives: Polyolefin Regrind Enhancing Additive

Britec’s new BTec REA360 is a combination processing aid, polymer stabilizer and odor neutralizer for polyolefin regrind.

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Elix Polymers' High-Flow ABS Used in Battery-Powered Vacuum Cleaner

Miele & Cie chose Elix Polymers’ high-flow 118HF ABS for reduced wall-thickness housing components for its new Triflex HXL vacuum. 

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