Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Servo Welder Gives Molder More Control

Applications that require near-hermetic seals are now easily achieved by this electronic contract manufacturer.

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color

Why Processors Are Rediscovering Liquid Colorants

In extrusion, injection, and blow molding, liquid color is enjoying something of a renaissance. Cost is one reason, but advances in pigments, carriers, delivery systems, and innovative service programs have played a role too.

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Packaging

Three Entities Awarded For Plastics Recycling Innovations

The American Chemistry Council has announced three winners for this year's Innovation in Plastics Recycling Awards.

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polyolefins

A Step In 'Right' Direction: Nova Chem. Drops PE Contract Prices

One major PE player is offering the first reduction on PE contract prices in two years. Will others see fit to do the same?

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Construction

Are PE Prices Likely To Drop?

It now appears feasible that PE prices will remain flat for a while with perhaps some potential for decline.

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Postprocessing

Manual &Test Methods For In-Mold Label Tech Now Available

AWA research and consultancy releases first-of-a-kindcompilation in the industry of test methods for in-mold labels.

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PLA Supplier Gets Grant To Explore Biomethane As Feedstock

NatureWorks and Calysta receive DOE grant aimed at ongoing program to develop Ingeo PLA feedstock diversification.

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Construction

Global Lactic Acid Producer Plans To Enter PLA Business

Corbion Purac's CEO is aiming to forward integrate his company from lactic acid producer to PLA producer.

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Construction

Advancements Discussed At Plating-On-Plastic Summit

MacDermid hosted a Plastic-On-Plastic Summit where the latest advancements in POP technology were discussed.

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polyolefins

Prices of PE, PP Heading Up; PS, PVC Moving Down

Polyolefin prices were up as the fourth quarter rolled in, while PS and PVC prices were moving in the opposite direction.

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Medical

Expanded NPE3D Pavilion Announced By SPI

Eighteen companies are already planning to exhibit in the newly-expanded NPE3D pavillion at NPE2015.

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Medical

Clearly a Contender

LSR Vies for New Applications in Automotive, Lighting, Healthcare, and More.

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