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Commodity Resins

Additives: Additive and White Masterbatch Portfolio for BOPE Films

Ampacet’s Biox4ce additive masterbatches for biaxially-oriented polyethylene (BOPE) film applications support the circular economy.

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Automotive

Materials: Unusual Crosslinkable Elastomers Outperform TPVs, Silicones and Thermoset Rubbers

PolyOne’s new Barricade Elastomers offer high-temperature compression set performance, easier processing and lighter weight.

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Injection Pairs with Blow Molding for In-Mold Assembly

At Sussex IM, compact cells of side-by-side injection and blow molding machines “assemble” reusable water bottles with insert blow molding and automated transfer, trimming and leak testing.

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Medical

Polymax TPE Boost Capacity of Medical-Grade TPE Portfolio

To meet increased demand for PPE products brought on by the coronavirus crisis, Polymax TPE has increased production of its P and A Series medical-grade TPEs.

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Dutch Injection Molding Machine Supplier Names Distributor for North and South America

Stork Plastics Machinery BV has chosen Chudleigh Sutch to be its distributor for North and South America.

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Electronics

How Two Compounders Step Up to Meet Rising Demand for Recycle Content

Two compounders that specialize in engineering thermoplastics for technical applications discuss what they are doing to meet demands for PCR compounds.

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polyolefins

Thermoformed Plastics of New England (TPNE) Launches its Own Line of Face Shields to Help in the Fight Against Coronavirus

TPNE’s new FaceShield Plus allows for a high-quality PP headband with replaceable face shields to protect against COVID-19.

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Medical

ExxonMobil Collaborates with the Nonwoven Institute (NWI) to Help Accelerate Face Mask Production for Frontliners During the Coronavirus Crisis

ExxonMobil has donated 146,000 lb of PP and PP-based performance polymers to NWI for nonwoven fabrics used in medical face masks in the fight against COVID-19

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Medical

3D Laser Scanning Accelerated Production of PPE Masks for Coronavirus Pandemic

NVision’s non-contact scanning/measurement technologies have a growing role in helping to swiftly create products to minimize exposure to COVID-19. 

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Automotive

Materials: Polyoxymethylene for Injection Molded Automotive Fuel Systems

Polyplastics’ Duracon POM boasts improved diesel fuel resistance for auto fuel components. 

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Plastics Size Reduction