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Plastic Pallets Manufacturer Gets Grant To Expand Into Thermoplastic Composites
Indiana-based Jeco Plastics Products recently received a research grant from Purdue University under the IN-Mac program to study how thermoplastic composites with continuous internal fibers in either single or multiple directions develop wrinkles when being molded with multiple cavity thermoforming tools.
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Commodity Resin Prices Heading Up
Upward pressure on prices comes from production disruptions and higher feedstock costs.
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The Process Of HDPE-Exfoliated Graphene Nanocomposites For Fuel Tanks
One of ACCE's 2014 best paper awards is on improving the barrier and mechanical properties of HDPE-graphene nanocomposites for automotive fuel tank applications.
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"Arpro" EPP Manufacturer Exceeds Sustainability Goals; Launches EPE Sheet Foam Business
JSP, manufacturer of Arpro EPP, is ahead of the game in meeting its five-year target to reduce its carbon footprint, and has also now launched a new expandable PE sheet foam business in North America.
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MATERIALS: Performance in Polyethylene: Density Matters: Part II
Remembering the case of the failed gas tanks.
Read MoreMATERIALS: CB&I To Market Versalis' EVA, LDPE Technologies In North America
EVA and LDPE technologies from Italy's Versalis to be offered here.
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Prices Firmer for PE, PP, Looser for PS, PVC
PE and PP are expected to hold firm or head upwards, but it’s a mixed bag for PS and PVC prices.
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Study Urges Companies To Disclose Data On Plastic
Companies could become more sustainable by improving the way they measure, manage and report the amount of plastic they use in their business operations and supply chains.
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First Business Accelerator For Solutions To Plastic Pollution
NewGen Surgical is one of the initial businesses in the new Accelerator portfolio, each having developed a "groundbreaking" technology to reduce plastic pollution.
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