End Markets

Packaging

Shrimp Shells for Making Biodegradable Shopping Bags

UK university aims to optimize new ‘eco-friendly’ bags for Egyptian conditions.

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Medical

Can Trump, GOP Usher in New “Golden Era” of Mfg in U.S.?

The Plastics Industry Association believes the potential good (´óÏó´«Ã½ friendly tax policy + relaxed regulation) of the pending Trump administration will outweigh any potential bad (new checks on trade).

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color

PolyOne’s 2018 Color Palettes Influenced by Global Megatrends

The four new palettes were developed to resonate with evolving and long-term societal trends.

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Arkema to Further Modernize North American Acrylic Acid Production

Latest production technologies to be used in the upgrading of the Clear Lake, Texas facility.

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PAEK Trumps Epoxy in Next-Generation Oil & Gas Electrical Connectors

Consistent properties and processing won over connector specialist Rampart Products.

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Baerlocher to Expand Metal Soap Capacity by 50%

The scheduled major expansion is driven by accelerating demand for stabilizers and other additives from the North American PE and PVC industries.

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polyolefins

Savvy Vietnamese Firm Launches All-PE Laminated Pouches

Thanh Phu’s ‘Veloflex’ converting technology results in packaging with optics similar to conventional laminated structures but is readily recyclable.

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Packaging

Food & Beverage Spending Growth = More Packaging

Bump in spending offsets drop in institutional packaging.

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Automotive

November Index—48.2

Despite drop, signs are positive for 2017. Future ´óÏó´«Ã½ expectations are way up.

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Packaging

Blow Molding: New Machines Take on Challenging Shapes

From very small to very large, from hotel amenity bottles to automotive jounce bumpers, new and upgraded machines tackle difficult jobs while improving productivity, quality, and energy efficiency.

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