Materials

Packaging

EcoCore PP-Based Recyclable and Reusable ‘Zero-Waste’ Cups Used At COP26

Bockatech’s EcoCor foam core technology for lightweight and reusable packaging ‘starred’ at this year’s conference.  

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Glass-Reinforced Nylon 66 Compounds Selected for Water Pumps

Domo’s Technyl nylon compound selected by manufacturer of pumps for building services, water management and industrial applications.

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High-Flow, Glass-Reinforced PEI for Small, More Sophisticated Electronic Components

SABIC’s two new Superflow Ultem grades address the trend of electronic component miniaturization.

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Toughened, Heat-Stabilized PPA Compounds for Demanding Automotive Applications

Avient’s new Edgetek PPA formulations boast improved heat performance and lower moisture absorption vs. nylon 66 used for underhood components

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DuPont to Acquire Advanced Materials Manufacturer Rogers Corp.

Acquisition will expand DuPont’s leadership position in advanced materials for high-growth markets including electric vehicles and 5G telecommunications.

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Materials

ASTM International Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mexico’s National Standard Body

  With Mexican and U.S. plastics industries so intertwined, this MoU is a noteworthy action.

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polystyrene

PE, PP, PS Prices Heading Down

There could be significant price corrections for some resins as supply outpaces demand.

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Commodity Resins

EV Liftgates to Boost Demand for LFT PP

AMI Consulting’s new study on long-fiber thermoplastic compounds analyzes LFT PP by application, OEM, producer and geographical region.

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Elastomers

‘Smooth-Touch’ TPEs for Emerging Packaging and Parts Design Requirements

  Kraiburg’s new Thermolast K series targeted to applications that require outstanding touch quality combined with an attractive price.

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sustainability

First Headphones to Market Made of Sustainable Materials

thinksound’s new over-ear headphones made with Eastman’s TrÄ“va Engineering Bioplastic

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Plastics Size Reduction
Process Cooling