Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Additives

LLDPE Replaces Paper In Additive Packaging

The new packaging system replaces paper bags with more robust LLDPE bags.

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Materials

New Group Gets Continuous-Fiber-Reinforced Composites Ready

New team to support partners though all stages of Tepex component development.

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economics

Bioplastics In Full Bloom: 30% Growth Rate Forecast

A leading market research provider sees a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30% for the global bioplastics market.

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Commodity Resins

New Resin Made From Disposable Paper Coffee Cups

Consultancy and recycling manufacturer may have the answer to turning disposable coffee cups into durable resin.

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Strong Growth Projected for Wood-Plastic Composites Market

North America held the largest share of the multi-billion dollar market in 2015.

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Innovation On the Agenda at TCC Auto 2016

Lots of new developments discussed including Covestro鈥檚 strategy to launch continuous reinforced PC sheet.

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color

Random Color-Infused Masterbatch Boosts Demand For Molded Mini Discs

Zing Mini’s colorful new lineup allows mini-disc golfers to have unique discs.

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Elastomers

A Pre-K2016 Experience in Belgium

EMG did a terrific job in bringing together some 25 trade press members to hear preliminary news from some key players in plastic materials and additives.

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PVC

Resin Prices Flat to Lower

Second quarter ends with flat to declining prices, even for high-volume engineering resins.

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Top DuPont Award Goes to Hot-Fill Blow Molded PET Container

Graham Packaging鈥檚 technology manipulates PET鈥檚 morphology to create a container with properties that surpass standard PET.

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Biopolymers

Next-Generation Biodegradable Plastics Being Developed

France鈥檚 Carbios expands its patent portfolio on controlled lifetime biodegradation of plastics.

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polyolefins

“Most Powerful Man in Polyethylene” Sees Flat-to-Downward Pricing

Great to get an update from RTI’s Burns on PE and note his bringing home the gold medal from a world bench press championship.

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