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Materials & Applications for Thermoplastic Composites in Automotive
Thermoplastic composites represent a new class of structural parts for automotive and a new opportunity for injection and compression molders.
Read MoreSwedish Compounder Now Here
Polykemi is extending its reach with its custom thermoplastic compounds to North America through its partnership with Omni.
Read MoreSI Group To Acquire Albemarle's Antioxidants Business
Manufacturer of chemical intermediates and specialty resins SI Group will acquire Albemarle's entire antioxidants business.
Read MorePolyolefins Innovation: Automotive, Packaging, Pipe, Furniture, Flooring, Films
New materials and processes for injection and blow molding, extrusion, compounding, and thermoforming were discussed at the recent SPE Polyolefins Conference.
Read MorePP Prices Down, Others Up
The second quarter started with higher prices for PE, PS, PVC, and ABS, but PP was down a bit.
Read MoreThe Power of Numbers: Time to Step Up to Five Layers
Five-layer technology can provide processors with more productivity and greater flexibility to produce a wider range of products from a single line.
Read MoreAPPLICATION: Synthetic Reinforcement Used in PP Door Trim
Milliken's Hyperform HPR-803i magnesium-based reinforcing fibers adds exterior door trim to its cache of automotive applications.
Read MorePrices Up, Except for PP
Prices of PE, PS and PVC were on the way up last month, while PP prices could be headed in the other direction.
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