Engineering Resins
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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Disruptive Technologies to Have Significant Impact on Chemical Industry
IHS Markit sees crude oil-to-chemicals and oxidative coupling of methane to olefins as key disruptions to conventional petrochemical production.
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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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EconCore and MEAF Partner in Specialized Lab Extruder Development
Check the latest in EconCore’s progress in the development of new all-thermoplastic continuous honeycomb cores.
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Ascend to Boost ADN Capacity to Meet Nylon 66 Demand
There are industry concerns that current global capacity of ADN is not up to par with fast growing nylon 66 demand.
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PolyOne Acquires PlastiComp
Expanding its footprint into LFT composites, PolyOne confirms yet another composites acquisition.
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Unique Shoe-Lacing System Features PC Overmolded with Soft-Touch TPE
Rotary dial of patented Freelock wire closure system allows wearer to dial in comfort.
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Eastman Completes Tritan Copolyester Expansion
Plans to increase PETG & PCTG specialty copolyester capacity by 25% well underway.
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RTP to Boost North American Capacity
In addition to adding new capacity for high-volume compounding at one plant, the company is reopening a Nevada plant shuttered nearly two decades.
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Domo Chemical Focuses on U.S. Market with its Engineered Thermoplastic Compounds, Films
Domo’s engineered nylon compounds are for automotive, oil & gas, sports & leisure, consumer goods and industrial applications.
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