Construction
U.S. Plastics Industry Well-Positioned for Continued Growth
Interesting highlights of PLASTICS’ 2017 Size & Impact Report, including employment and shipments data.
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Materials: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 & 66
New compounds aimed at applications when components need to resist higher peak temperatures.
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Materials: Low-Emission Polyacetal for Gear Applications
DowDuPont’s new acetal is geared to both automotive and non-automotive gear applications.
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Materials: Flame-Retardant Nylon 66 for Unattended Appliance Connectors
Ascend’s newest grade sports the highest possible glow wire ignition temperature rating.
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NPE2018 Selected to Participate in Commerce Department’s 2018 International Buyer Program
As one of only 21 participating shows next year, NPE2018 will have access to a global network of U.S. Department of Commerce trade professionals in more than 75 countries who will recruit international buyers, representatives and distributors to Orlando.
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Reusing Post-Consumer Plastics as a Concrete Strengthening Additive
Exposing discarded plastic to doses of gamma radiation changes the material’s crystalline structure in a way that makes the plastic stronger, stiffer and tougher.
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Third Quarter Finished Strong for Plastics Processing
September’s index hit 54. Processing is up about 9% year-to-date from 2016.
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Additives: New Blue Plastics Pigment Stays Cool
A brand-new blue pigment is based on chemistry that expands the range of colors that stay cooler when exposed to the sun.
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