End Markets

Test Lab Validated Injection Molded Structural Electronics Part for Auto OEM

TactoTek’s IMSE design includes more features than traditional electronics solutions. 

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Additives: Silicone-Based Anti-Squeak Additive for Auto Interior Components

Dow Performance Silicones’ anti-squeak additive reduced COF in PC/ABS parts to void noise in vehicle cabin.

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World's First 5th Generation 3D Printing Filament from New JV

Perstorp and 3D4Makers form ElogioAM to advance additive manufacturing.

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Packaging

Braskem Celebrates 30th Birthday of Spheripol PP Process

Potential acquisition by LBI  would bring the technology back to its original home.

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Commodity Resins

Major PE JV 'Bay-Pol' Breaks Ground

Ethane cracker construction to be followed by large Borstar PE unit in this 50-50 JV of Total and Borealis and Nova Chemicals.

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Commodity Resins

LyondellBasell in Early Discussions on Braskem Acquisition

Braskem confirms potential acquisition is under consideration in joint statement.

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Bracing for Possible Supply Shortage of Nylon 66

PolySource, for one, has been preparing for this with alternatives it offers. How big is this concern? Who’s working on solutions, including alternative offerings?

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Medical

Covestro Starts Up New TPU Capacity Expansion

Commitment to global burgeoning TPU market shown by Covestro.

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Materials: First-Ever TPE to Resist Blue Jean Staining

PolyOne’s new TPE alloy is ideal for white and light-colored phone cases.

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Automotive

Materials: Unique PC/ABS and Polyester TPE Compounds Bridge Gaps

Nova Polymers’ Nova TPEE polyester elastomer offers 15-20% cost saving over comparable materials.

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Blending & Dosing