Additives
Akcros Invests In Safe, High-Quality Biocides
The start-up of manufacturing of pelletized isothiazalone-based biocides is underway at Akcros's New Brunswick facility.
Read MoreReedy International Gets New Name
Along with new headquarters, Reedy International has the new name of Reedy Chemical Foam & Specialty Additives.
Read MoreAre Fillers and Pigments Impacting Your Processing Parameters?
As parts are loaded with higher and higher levels of fillers, pigments, and more, processors don’t always consider the impact these additives have on production.
Read MoreHow to Mold Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics
Here’s the machinery, tooling, and process know how you need to get the most out of these high-performance materials.
Read MoreHow Characterizing and Modeling Chemical Foaming Agents Can Help Your Process
Knowing ahead of time what will happen when your CFA produces gas can help you design or improve your process to boost quality and cost effectiveness.
Read MoreWhy Processors Are Rediscovering Liquid Colorants
In extrusion, injection, and blow molding, liquid color is enjoying something of a renaissance. Cost is one reason, but advances in pigments, carriers, delivery systems, and innovative service programs have played a role too.
Read MoreLonza Appoints KODA For Distribution Of Functional Chemicals
Lonza Industrial expands its relationship with KODA Distribution by choosing the company for distribution of its functional chemicals, such as lubricants for plastics.
Read MorePlastics Pioneers Association Adds Four Members
Founded in 1944, PPA is a non-profit organization with a roster about 200 members, all of whom have at least 25 years of experience in plastics.
Read MoreBergen International Opens New Plant
New facility houses new extrusion line and lab to support company's line of chemical foaming agents.
Read MoreNanodiamonds Shine as Heat-Conductive Fillers
Finland’s Carbodeon has refined its functionalized nanodiamonds for a performance increase of 20% to 100%
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