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Automotive

Global Bioplastics Market to Grow by Over 15%

The European Bioplastics’ 2019 data update confirm dynamic growth for the bioplastics industry.

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Blow Molding: Digital Inkjet Printing onto PET Bottles

Printing directly on bottles can substitute for labels and in some cases can take place inside the blow molder.

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2019 SPE Auto Innovation Award Winners Shined with Several 'Firsts' and Broad Transferability

Making its mark, additive manufacturing had its own category for the second year and was used in the winner of the aftermarket category.

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New Plastic Technologies & Alternative Bioplastics Augment Flexible Plastic Packaging Growth

Frost & Sullivan study sees promising market growth opportunities within a four-year period.

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High-Temperature Nylon 66 for Blow-Molded Automotive Components

DSM has expanded its Akulon Diablo nylon porfolio for automotive air management systems.

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Packaging

Milliken's PP Clarifier Receives Critical Guidance Recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers

Millad NX 8000 clarifying agent validated as compativle with plastic packaging recycling. 

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Polyphenylsulfone with Improved Flowability

BASF’s low-visosity Ultrason P 2010 targeted to complex-shaped components in catering and aircraft industries. 

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Medical

New Ownership Heads PolySource

Resin distributor’s senior leaders secure stake in company.

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Automotive

2019 SPE Auto Innovation Award Winners

There were many ‘firsts’ with broad transferability.

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polyolefins

Volume Resin Prices Down-to-Flat Going into First Quarter of 2020

Prices of polyolefins, PS, PVC could bottom out; PET, nylon 6 could drop further while flat to modestly down trajectory projected for ABS, PC, and nylon 66. 

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Blending & Dosing