Articles
Chasing the Perfect Pellet
Petoskey Plastics began recycling in 1978 and continues to expand its green footprint by offering pellets specifically for thin-gauge blown film.
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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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"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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PolyOne Forms New Advanced Composites Group
Through acquisition of two key businesses, PolyOne positions itself for "next-generation" composites development.
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Reshoring ‘Spark’ Helped Feed Thousands Post-Katrina
One emergency order leads to reshoring of other parts by a family-owned processor.
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EXTRUSION: Orientation: The Good and the Bad
Depending on what you are trying to accomplish, molecular orientation can have a positive or negative impact on your part. Here’s how to control it.
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TOOLING: Let’s Get Serious About Mold Cooling: Part 2
Some creative thinking with conventional technology, like small cooling lines and bubblers, can generate big improvements in cooling and cycle times.
Read MoreC.W. Brabender Instruments Inc. Increases Sales Team
Dieter Scientific and Thomas Technology Group join CWB Chemical Division’s sales force.
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China Bets Big on Automation
With the full brunt of the Chinese government behind it, the country’s industrial robot inventory is forecast to explode 2500% from 70,000 in 2016 to 1.8 million by 2025.
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A Discussion on the Value of Materials Testing
The top three reasons processors should consider materials testing.
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Car Parts Made From Agave?
Ford and Jose Cuervo explore development of sustainable bioplastic.
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PP, PE Prices Drop While Others Rise
Polyolefin prices ‘calm’ for now, while PET, PS, PVC show a bit more volatility.
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