End Markets

UBE Acquires Mitsubishi's Molding Machine Division

Purchase spurred by worldwide growth of sales of big presses to automotive.

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Automotive

The M&A Climate in a New Political Environment

Business owners are asking what to expect going forward and whether there is a meaningful threat to plastics company values.

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North American Plastics Machinery Shipments Contract Again

Compared to the final quarter of 2015, North American shipments of plastics machinery were 7.4% lower.

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Automotive

KraussMaffei Invests in Future Plastics Professionals

KM is doing its part through machinery donations, as well as co-op and apprentice programs.

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Postindustrial

VIDEO: Moving Beyond Buzzwords in Recycling

OEMs, brand owners, and retailers, as well as plastics processors, recyclers and equipment suppliers have converged on New Orleans for the annual Plastics Recycling Conference.

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Construction

Global Petrochemical Growth to be Led by China

This despite economic slowdown and overcapacity says IHS Markit.

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polyolefins

SPE's Polyolefins Highlights: Materials & Additives

New semi-crystalline SEBS, additives for improved discoloration resistance, plant-based antioxidants, online compounding of TPO blends and more discussed in Houston.

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PC Continues to Hit the Bullseye in Archery

Covestro鈥檚 Makrolon 2805 has been used for injection molded arrow nocks for more than 30 years.

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polyolefins

Polyolefins Technology Continues to Evolve

New resins and additives among highlights of SPE Polyolefins 2017.

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Medical

Three-Pronged Growth Strategy In U.S., China & Mexico

Diversified molder pursues growth on two continents in medical, packaging, and large parts.

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Blending & Dosing