Materials
PE, PP, PS Prices Heading Down
There could be significant price corrections for some resins as supply outpaces demand.
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EV Liftgates to Boost Demand for LFT PP
AMI Consulting’s new study on long-fiber thermoplastic compounds analyzes LFT PP by application, OEM, producer and geographical region.
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‘Smooth-Touch’ TPEs for Emerging Packaging and Parts Design Requirements
Kraiburg’s new Thermolast K series targeted to applications that require outstanding touch quality combined with an attractive price.
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First Headphones to Market Made of Sustainable Materials
thinksound’s new over-ear headphones made with Eastman’s Trēva Engineering Bioplastic
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Prime Quality Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Nylon 6 with 92% Biobased Content
Lanxess’ new Durethan BlueBKKV60H2.0EF is the first in the Scopeblue series of products that contain at least 50% circular raw materials.
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ExxonMobil to Build its First Large-Scale Plastic Waste Advanced Recycling Facility
To be located at its Baytown, Texas site, the new facility is slated for startup by end of 2022.
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Hydrolysis-Resistant PBT that is Also Laser Transparent 'Shines' in Demanding Automotive Engine Application
Actuators for new automotive diesel engine series made with a Lanxess PBT that is hydrolylis-stabilized and allows for laser transmission welding.
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Continuous-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Made Entirely from Natural Resources
Lanxess’ latest addition to the Tepex product line combines fabrics made from flax fibers and a PLA matrix.
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Future Caps & Closures: More HDPE, More PCR
Industry experts says uses of HDPE in caps and closures will proliferate and will incorporate PCR and PIR. Future designs will “tether” the caps to the bottles as well.
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TPEs for Pet Toy Market
Teknor Apex’s tough and durable Monprene CP-16500 series boasts broad range of performance and aesthetic characteristics.
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