Materials

Construction

Walmart V.P. of Merchandising Execution & U.S. Manufacturing Featured Speaker at the Show's Plastics Market Briefing

Marsiglio addressed Walmart's policy roadmap to renew U.S. manufacturing, including policy recommendations that support the plastics industry at IHS Markit/PLASTICS briefing. 

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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Mix of New Materials

Look for novel PVC compounds, PP with short- and long- fiber reinforcements, new acrylics including high heat-resistant versions, and flame-retardant CPE for wire & cable.

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Construction

Composite Materials: Where to Find Them at NPE2018

If you have come to NPE2018 with composites on your to-do list, you do have options. Over the last few years, several plastics material suppliers have extended their product portfolios in an effort to build a presence in the composites space.

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Automotive

IHS Markit Briefing: What Lies Ahead for the Plastics Industry?

Market pros provide insights on the economy, energy, feedstocks and polymers.

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Additives

Changing the Game in Liquid Color

Riverdale Global’s ‘Computerized Color’ technology and service offerings continue to evolve.

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A. Schulman Emphasizes Growth in Building & Construction

A. Schulman is aiming for further material advancements that provide weatherability, UV protection, and strength over traditional building products. 

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First PE Blown Films with Graphite Nanotubes Launched in China

These anti-static PE films containing OCSIAL's nanotubes are made by a electronic products packaging manufacturer. 

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polyolefins

Materials Innovations for Film, Molding & Automotive

Highlights of the SPE Polyolefins Conference included a ‘game-changing’ LLDPE family, and new stabilizers and other additives for film extrusion and all types of molding.

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Commodity Resins

PolyOne Emphasizes its Materials & Services in Future Mobility Innovations

At its Investors Day at NPE2018, PolyOne will present details about transportation solutions as one of several high-growth focus areas.

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Elastomers

IHS Markit Analyzes U.S.-China Trade Relations & Implications for the Chemical Markets

Escalations in the U.S.-China trade dispute have driven both countries to respond with tariffs that could derail a global economic boom.

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