End Markets
Covestro Steps Up Investment in Thermoplastic Composites
Covestro, Pittsburgh, Penn., is further developing its offerings and capabilities in continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites in response to market trends and a growing demand from customers.
Read MoreHot Runners: System Targets Dust Reduction in PET Preform Molds
MHT and university researchers developed a new hot runner specifically for PET preforms that is said to greatly reduce dust formation and will launch at K 2019.
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Chemours Acquires Mining Operations of Southern Ionics Minerals
The acquisition provides Chemours with tremendous scalability and flexibiltiy to internally source ore, nearly doubling its capacity, particularly of Ti-Pure TiO2.
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RTP Acquires Zeotherm TPV Technology
New acquisition expands RTP’s already diverse portfolio of TPEs.
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How Graham Packaging is Helping to Create a Circular Economy for Plastic Packaging
Graham Packaging’s Tracee Reeves talks with Plastics Technology about ways the company is working to encourage recycling, improve product recyclability and increase offerings with recycled content.
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Wall Street Upgrades Near-Term Outlook for Electronics Industry
Late-term outlook projects increases in revenues and earnings in electronics.
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Prices of Polyolefins, PET Softer; PS, PVC Up for Short Term
Overall, supply outstripping demand likely to keep price trajectory flat-to-down.
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ExxonMobil Starts Up New PE Production Line
Focus is on high-performance materials used for liquid and food packagin, construction liners and agricultural films.
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PolySource Now an Official Topas COC Distribution Partner
Technically advanced materials distributor adds to its arsenal of specialty thermoplastics for healthcare and electronics.
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SABIC Defers Discussions with Clariant on Merger with its Specialties Business
Continuation of discussions welcome by SABIC when market conditions improve.
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