Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Additives 19 Jan 2023

Highly-Loaded Masterbatch for Short-Run Color Inventories

Ampacet’s RediBatch black and white colorants in a universal carrier offers processors more flexibility and faster speed to market.

sustainability 19 Jan 2023

Manufacturer of Sanitary Fittings & Fixtures Opts for ABS with up to 100% Recycle Content

Ineos Styrolution’s new Novadur Eco chosen by Hansgrohe for their chrome plated sanitary fittings.

Additives 19 Jan 2023

Graphene Nanotubes for TPU Hoses

OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes shown to prevent static electricity buildup in TPU hoses used in flour milling, pharmaceutical, wood processing industries.

sustainability 18 Jan 2023

Asahi Kasei Collaborates on Development of High-Quality Recycled Carbon Fiber

Working with academic partners, Asahi Kasei has developed new technology for recycling carbon fiber plastic compounds.

Commodity Resins 17 Jan 2023

Braskem to Explore Biobased PP Production in the U.S.

Evaluation project underway on Braskem opting to invest in biobased PP including potential partnership opportunities with clients, OEMs and suppliers.

Automotive 16 Jan 2023

Plastic Compounding Market to Outpace Metal & Alloy Market Growth

Study shows the plastic compounding process is being used to boost electrical properties and UV resistance while custom compounding is increasingly being used to achieve high-performance in plastic-based goods.