Compounding

Blow Molding

‘Wearable’ Machine Sensors Extended to Power Factor & Retrofits

As is often the case with a new technology, customers are dictating how predictive-maintenance sensors will be applied and where they might be headed next.

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Extrusion

Contraction Continues

Business index for plastics processors dips for fourth straight month.

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processing tips

To Improve Feeder Performance, Start by Understanding Three Key Components

These are the screw trough, agitator, and the screw itself. It’s crucial to understand the different types and the advantages/disadvantages of each.

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Elastomers

Chinese TPE Compounder Reshores to Chicago Area

New TPE compounder in the Midwest launched by a Chinese-born, U.S. citizen who already had a successful compounding operation in his homeland.

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Compounding

Reduction Engineering Scheer Names Canadian Distributor

15-year plastics veteran will sell the company’s line of pelletizers and pulverizers.

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Contraction Accelerates for Third Month

Index has been trending down since last March.

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economics

Contraction Accelerates Slightly

Third dip in four months.

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Compounding

Processor ‘Ties’ Business To Railroad Infrastructure

IntegriCo Composites expands and adds new capabilities to produce compression molded railroad ties from recycled materials.

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Extrusion

Second Contraction in Three Months

Slowdown among small-to-mid-size processors drags index down.

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