Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

sustainability 23 Nov 2015

Additives: Multi-Purpose Modifiers Pump Up Properties of Virgin & Recycled Plastics

A new slate of compatibilizers, chain extenders, and process aids improve properties and processability of resin alloys and mixed post-consumer recycle.

polystyrene 22 Nov 2015

Commodity Resin Prices Flat or Lower

Mostly quiet forecast for the end of the year.

Additives 16 Nov 2015

Aussie Additives Newcomer has Alternative to Hardcoating for Mar/Scruff Resistance of Polar Plastics

Starting with acrylic automotive parts, TenasiTech is focussing its novel plastic additives activity to North America, Europe, Asia.

Postprocessing 11 Nov 2015

Plasmatreat Completes 20th Year in Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Tech

Plasmatreat just had its 20th birthday, celebrated at a party with over 300 guests at the company’s new headquarters’ site in Steinhagen, Germany.

Packaging 3 Nov 2015

Takeaway from IHS Presentation on PE Outlook

IHS expects flat prices to end the year, followed by one increase in Q1 2016, and lower prices in Q2 and Q3.

polyolefins 27 Oct 2015

New Family of High-Performancen Packaging LLDPE-Like Resins

Dow's just announced Innate Precision Packaging Resins boast unmatched abuse resistance and excellent processability.

Commodity Resins 22 Oct 2015

Commodity Resin Prices Drop

Downward trajectory resumes for all four commodity resins.

Engineering Resins 20 Oct 2015

Evonik Invests in Thermoplastic Composite Pipelines

New pipelines feature inner plastic pipe covered with a composite of unidirectional tapes which are then sheathed by the plastic--HDPE, PP, nylon 12, and PEEK can be used.