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polyolefins

Highlights of Thermoplastic Composites at JEC 2017

No shortage of new developments in thermoplastic composites at the big show.

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Danone, Nestle & Startup to Accelerate All-Biobased PET Bottle

The NaturALL Bottle Alliance is aiming for commercial launch as early as 2020.

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Additives

Borealis Starts ADCA-Free Foamed HDPE for Communication Cable

The development is said to be the first of its kind, and it meets Cat 6, Cat 7 and Cat 8 standards for physically foamed data cables.

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More High-Performance Materials for Additive Mfg Emerge

Included are high-temperature formulations for 3D-printed tooling.

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Additives

Kuraray America Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Advances

Developments include new EVOH and Plantic bio-based plastic.

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Former Has a Full-Blown Focus on Sustainability

Shepherd Thermoforming’s operation has spared millions of PET bottles from death by landfill. It also has taken steps to slash its own energy and water consumption.

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Growth in Electronics Production to Remain Weak

Spending on electronics has been growing, but the pace is probably not sustainable.

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Electronics

February 2017—55

Custom processors grew at their fastest rate since January 2015.

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Automotive

Prices Up for All Commodity Resins, Including ABS, PC, Nylons 6, 66

Reversal of some factors driving prices up could change the trajectory in the second or third quarter.

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Film Extrusion

Mid South Extrusion Upgrades Film Capabilities

Film processor adds new Davis-Standard 6-in. extruder and makes a variety of other line upgrades.

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