Electronics
Materials: Halogen-Free FR, Glass-Reinforced PP Compounds
SABIC’s latest addition to its specialty PP compounds portfolio include halogen-free, flame-retardant short- and long- glass fiber reinforced grades for a broad range of applications.
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Additives: Cost-Effective Colorants for Wire & Cable Applications
PolyOne’s OnColor WC Choice wire & cable colorants said to achieve required performance levels cost effectively.
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Adsale Optimistic for Chinaplas 2021’s Prospects after Cancelling 2020 Edition
In a virtual press conference, Adsale executives discussed the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on the Chinese plastics industry and offered a virtual tour of the show’s new home in Shenzhen.
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Materials: ECCOH for Optical Fiber Cables (OFC)
PolyOne’s new specialized ECCOH grades for OFC boast enhanced chemical resistance and improved productivity.
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Chroma Color Acquires Epolin Chemical
Chroma’s acquisition of Epolin significantly expands its product offerings in targeted growth markets.
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Auxiliary Equipment: Advanced Gravimetric Additive Masterbatch Feeder
Ampacet’s new Liad Smart ColorSave 1000 gravimetric feeder said to take dosing precision and cost savings to next level.
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Materials: Cold-Temperature Impact PC Copolymer
Star Plastics’ new addition to its StarPrime line is a PC copolymer which boasts improved impact at extreme temperatures.
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Testing: Vertical Spectrophotometer for Hard-to-Measure Materials and Shapes
Datacolor’s SpectraVision V vertical model measures and digitally communicates the color of “unmeasurables” for expanded applications.
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Owner of American Cord & Webbing Acquires Custom Injection Molder
Advantage Plastic Products, acquired by owner of ACW Mark Krauss, serve industries such as medical, electronics and environmental.
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Prices of Volume Resins Bottom Out
Increased exports, higher prices for feedstocks, and a slow ramp-up of production of industrial and durable goods are projected to stabilize resin prices and put upward pressure on PE and possibly PVC.
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