End Markets

economics

Advanced Manufacturing Has Outsized Impact U.S. Economy

But overall impact is waning, pointing to need for federal and state-local strategies to boost the sector鈥檚 growth and broaden its reach.

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Automation

Absolute Haitian Hires New Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Sherman McGinnis will manage and facilitate Haitian and Zhafir injection molding machine sales for Absolute Haitian, and Well-Lih robot sales for Absolute Robot for the southeastern states.

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Automotive

DOTP/DEHT Plasticizer Conversion Up Nine-Fold

The move away from phthalates steadily gains speed.

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Automotive

Americhem, LPKF Team Up on Colorful Laser Plastic Welding Results

Technology allows weight, time and money savings while optimizing aesthetics.

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LyondellBasell to Build HDPE Plant in U.S. Gulf Coast

This will be the first commercial plant to use the company's new proprietary Hyperzone PE technology.

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Additives

Health, Eco Concerns Give Non-Phthalate Plasticizers a Push

New and improved formulations are displacing leading plasticizer DEHP; DINP’s future is also now shakier.

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Packaging

"Green" Carbon Black Pigments from End-of-Life Tires

The Netherlands' Black Bear Carbon has plans to build production facilities in North America next year.

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Materials

PolyOne Forms New Advanced Composites Group

Through acquisition of two key 大象传媒es, PolyOne positions itself for "next-generation" composites development.

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Medical

Medical Equipment Poised for More Growth

Growth could hit 9-10% by year鈥檚 end.

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Biopolymers

Car Parts Made From Agave?

Ford and Jose Cuervo explore development of sustainable bioplastic.

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