Materials
In Memoriam: Mike Sepe
“The Materials Analyst” and long-time contributor to Plastics Technology passes away at 71.
Read MorePrices for PE, PS, PVC, PET Trending Flat; PP to Drop
Despite price increase nominations going into second quarter, it appeared there was potential for generally flat pricing with the exception of a major downward correction for PP.
Read MoreICIS Launches: Ask ICIS Generative AI Commodities Assistant
Said to be the first of its kind, this AI assistant will enhance access to ICIS’ intelligence and insights for the energy and chemical markets.
Read MoreHybrid EPDM-TPE Adhesion Compounds for Automotive Industry
Kraiburg’s new compounds targeted to auto sealing and exterior sector applications and toolmakers.
Read MoreFormerra in Distribution Partnership with AFC Ecoplastics
The company now distribute AFC’s certified compostable materials to help packaging meet growing eco-demands
Read MoreGeneral Polymers Thermoplastics to Further Expand Distribution Business
NPE2024: Following the company’s recent partnership buyout, new North American geographic territories are in its sight.
Read MorePurgex Purging Compounds Celebrates Founder's Induction to Plastics Hall of Fame and Holds Technical Seminars
NPE2024: Purgex team hosting technical seminars throughout the show with industry pros.
Read MoreHeartland Polymers, North America’s Newest PP, Producer Makes NPE Debut
NPE2024: The only Canadian-based PP producer operates its inland complex just east of Edmonton, Alberta.
Read MoreTotalEnergies Corbion and Sansu Develop PLA Embossed Label Water Bottle
The bioplastics company partnered with water producer Sansu in the development of this bottle to speed adoption of recycled PLA.
Read MoreAsahi Kasei Showing Engineered Plastics Including Recycled PP and Nylon, 3D Printing Filaments, and Asaclean Plus Purging Concentrate
NPE2024: Xyron and Thermylene engineered resins include recycled versions and new 3D printing filaments highlighted, as well as Asaclean Plus purging concentrate.
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