Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Automotive 28 May 2014

Solvay And e-Xstream Join To Speed Up Metal-To-Plastic Sub For Car Makers

The MMI Technyl Design advanced simulation service set up by Solvay and e-Xstream for automotive OEMs can accurately predict the performance of injection-molded parts, which when replacing metals, ultimately contribute to weight reduction and production costs.

Commodity Resins 21 May 2014

Price Trend Still Flat to Lower

Prices for three of four commodity resin trending down. PE relatively stable.

Commodity Resins 21 May 2014

Continuous And Long Fiber Thermoplastic Composites In Automotive

Thermoplastic composites represent a new class of structural parts for automotive and a new opportunity for injection and compression molders.

polyolefins 15 May 2014

Materials & Applications for Thermoplastic Composites in Automotive

Thermoplastic composites represent a new class of structural parts for automotive and a new opportunity for injection and compression molders.

Packaging 14 May 2014

Nylons 6 & 6/6 With Up To 100% Biomass For Flexible Packaging

BASF's new Ultramid nylon 6 and 6/6 resins derived from biomass boast identical product formulation and quality.

Construction 14 May 2014

PVC Water Pipe Again Proves Its Merits In New Study

Dig-ups here and abroad confirm PVC water pipe's longevity in excess of 100 years.

Additives 7 May 2014

Bright,Platy Talc Soon Available from North American Source

Imerys will soon supply a minimum 92 brightness, lamellar, micronized talc from a North American source for the first time in the industry's history.

Packaging 29 Apr 2014

Catalyst Promises 'Better' PET for Preform Extruders and Bottle Makers

Patent-pending and tested catalyst produces PET with improved thermo-oxidative stability and other advantages for processors.

Commodity Resins 23 Apr 2014

Major Resin Prices Flat or Lower

Good news for buyers of PE, PP, PS, and PVC..

Medical 23 Apr 2014

Polyolefins Innovation: Automotive, Packaging, Pipe, Furniture, Flooring, Films

New materials and processes for injection and blow molding, extrusion, compounding, and thermoforming were discussed at the recent SPE Polyolefins Conference.