Automotive
What Blow Molders Say About All-Electric Machines
They are well established in Europe, but molders in North America are just beginning to come around to all-electrics’ improved performance, maintenance, cleanliness, and—yes— energy efficiency. Here’s first-hand testimony, from the U.S. and abroad.
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K2016 Reporter’s Notebook: Materials News
Celanese to offer PEEK, TPE; SABIC eyes new Gulf Coast facility; Covestro displays automotive, electronics innovations; and Baerlocher launches heat stabilizer for recycled resins.
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New Culture, New Capabilities, New Challenges
Over the last few years, Henkel has not only transformed what its Richmond facility does, but also altered how it operates in terms of culture.
Read MoreSPE announces 2016 SPE foundation scholarship award recipients
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has announced the winners of the 2016 scholarship program administered by SPE Foundation, including 42 scholarships totaling more than $110,000.
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Braskem Commissions New UHMWPE Plant
The new Texas plant reflects another Braskem milestone investment in North America.
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New Source for Homopolymer Polyacetal
KEP's new homopolymer POM boasts next-generation attributes, such as a wider processing window.
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Techmer PM Expands Operations with Production Facility in Mexico
Company aims to start up operations in second half of 2017.
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Nylon 6 Producer AdvanSix Launched as an Independent Company
AdvanSix's competitive advantage includes its vertically-integrated manufacturing.
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Pilot Program Aims to Start Automotive PP, TPO Recycling
The goal of the ELV Recycling Demonstration Project is to develop collection and recovery methods for PP and TPO that are technically and economically feasible.
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