Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Random Color-Infused Masterbatch Boosts Demand For Molded Mini Discs

Zing Mini’s colorful new lineup allows mini-disc golfers to have unique discs.

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Additives

A Pre-K2016 Experience in Belgium

EMG did a terrific job in bringing together some 25 trade press members to hear preliminary news from some key players in plastic materials and additives.

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PET

Resin Prices Flat to Lower

Second quarter ends with flat to declining prices, even for high-volume engineering resins.

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Packaging

Top DuPont Award Goes to Hot-Fill Blow Molded PET Container

Graham Packaging’s technology manipulates PET’s morphology to create a container with properties that surpass standard PET.

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Biopolymers

Next-Generation Biodegradable Plastics Being Developed

France’s Carbios expands its patent portfolio on controlled lifetime biodegradation of plastics.

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polyolefins

“Most Powerful Man in Polyethylene” Sees Flat-to-Downward Pricing

Great to get an update from RTI’s Burns on PE and note his bringing home the gold medal from a world bench press championship.

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Automotive

1st Vehicle With a Thermoplastic Composite Primary Suspension Spring

Springs and upper control arms of the Polystrand GT-Lite racecar are made from nylon 6 with continuous glass reinforcement.

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New Materials Shine Bright In Growing LED Market

Rapid expansion of LED technology has spurred development of new formulations for a wide range of lighting components. Here are examples of activity in this fast-moving field.

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Sheet Extrusion

Biobased Additive Boosts PVC Extruder’s Flooring Line

Sterling Brands’ use of amorphous PHA additive enhances performance of new PVC flooring products.

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polyolefins

Global Oversupply of PE, PP Better for Processors, Tougher on Producers

As we approach the mid-year mark, IHS addresses how the competitive landscape is changing for global polyolefins.

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PVC

Most Prices Up, PP Down

Prices of four of the five large-volume commodity resins are on an upward trajectory

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polyolefins

More New LED Lighting Materials—LSRs, PPs and PCs

Wacker’s LSR encapsulants, Trinseo’s advanced PC, and Panasonic’s light diffusion PP are among the latest options.

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