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Benchmarking Your Way to Better Operations
Does it seem like one type of mechanical failure causes most downtime in your shop; do more things seem to go wrong with certain shifts/operators/lines? Apply metrics and remove “seems” from your vocabulary.
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PE Outlook for 2016 Favors Processors
After years of not having the advantage, RTi's Burns says processors are poised to see a reversal.
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Plastics Equipment Shipments Hold Steady in Third Quarter
Shipments of primary plastics equipment in the third quarter were flat compared to the previous quarter and down 4.6% year over year.
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RTP to Sell Compounds Based on Solvay's PAI
New agreement expands availability of Solvay's Torlon PAI with RTP's compounding expertise.
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Sun Chemical Forms New Advanced Materials Division
PPS compounds for electronics from parent company DIC now available in U.S.
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Victrex Invests in PEEK Composites
To support industrial and medical sector applications, Victrex embarks on downstream manufacturing projects for UD tapes and composite plates..
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DuPont and Dow Confirm "Merger of Equals"
Proposal would create three companies that will spun off in the future.
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Erema Opens New Upcycling Facility For Recycled Materials
The company invested about 2 million Euros in its 'UpCentre' facility, which features a COREMA 1108 T for a maximum monthly production of 500 tons.
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DSM Opens West Coast Office
To support the consumer electronics business, DSM Engineering Plastics expands U.S. footprint.
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Wescon Plastics Adds New Business Development Manager
Mike Walsh will focus on developing new business opportunities and new accounts to support Wescon's business growth goals.
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PolyOne Acquires Maker of Colorants for Fibers
Expanding its specialty colorants and additives portfolio, PolyOne now offers colorants for the fibers industry.
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