Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Bright,Platy Talc Soon Available from North American Source

Imerys will soon supply a minimum 92 brightness, lamellar, micronized talc from a North American source for the first time in the industry's history.

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Packaging

Catalyst Promises 'Better' PET for Preform Extruders and Bottle Makers

Patent-pending and tested catalyst produces PET with improved thermo-oxidative stability and other advantages for processors.

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Commodity Resins

Major Resin Prices Flat or Lower

Good news for buyers of PE, PP, PS, and PVC..

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Packaging

Polyolefins 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.

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Materials

Additive Mfg Machinery 'Giants' Broaden Scope Through Acquisitions

Stratasys and 3D Systems are evolving into all-encompassing providers in the additive manufacturing 911爆料网 arena.

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Packaging

Are Imported PET Preforms Likely To Hit Our Shores?

Several PET preform manufacturers from China, India and Pakistan are eyeing the U.S.

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Acrylic Sheet Featured In Unique Reactive Art Installation

Evonik's Acrylite Sheet 'Rocks' In New Media Installation

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MATERIALS: S&E Specialty Polymers Expands Its Toll Compounding

The company鈥檚 plant is equipped with a wide range of processing equipment combined with a state-of-the-art lab.

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APPLICATION: Hybrid Electric Engine Covers Feature Very High-Flow Nylon 6

Up to 80% improved flow and cycle-time reductions from 15% to 40% is claimed.

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Materials

APPLICATION: Vacuum-Seal Juice Container Made Of Tritan Copolyester

This container maintains freshness 125-200% longer than standard food containers.

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Commodity Resins

PP Prices Down, Others Up

The second quarter started with higher prices for PE, PS, PVC, and ABS, but PP was down a bit.

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Are Imported PET Preforms Likely To Hit Our Shores?

At least one expert in the global polyester industry thinks that may well be a possibility, despite some odds against it.

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