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Invista Shares Insights on Nylon 66 Value Chain Growth
Key investments in ADN capacity underway by Invista aimed at ensuring nylon 66 supply and growth.
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Evonik to Boost Production of Transparent Nylon Compounds
Trogamid CX production expansion scheduled for completion in first quarter 2020, says Evonik.
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Decorating/Finishing: New Automotive Decorative Laminating Technology Cuts Costs, Boosts Quality
Describing it as a “revolution in vacuum lamination,” Kiefel GmbH in Germany has launched Tailored Blank Lamination (TBL) technology for automotive interior components such as door and instrument panels, consoles, storage compartments, pillars, etc.
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Is a New Crop of Processors Emerging with More Materials Know-How?
Recent graduates of plastics education programs appear to be closing a longstanding gap in processors' contributions to materials selection for applications.
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First PPS with Very High Flexibility
Toray Industries has developed the first PPS in the world that boasts high flexibility without compromising heat and chemical resistance properties.
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Arkema Starts Up First U.S. PEKK Production Plant
Arkema’s PEKK U.S. plant will strengthen the company’s offerings of advanced materials in demanding markets such as aeronautics, electronics, and automotive.
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Braskem America in New U.S. Distribution Partnership with PolyQuest for PP
Partnership leverages PolyQuest’s resin portfolio expansion and Braskem’s position as the largest PP producer in the Americas.
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Additives: High-Temperature Colorants for High-Temperature Resins in Healthcare Applications and More
PolyOne’s Colorant Chromatic colorant/additive masterbatches for polysulfone-based resins offered in custom and laser markable colors as well as pre-colored compounds.
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Materials: High-Performance PVC Elastomer Insulation Compounds
Teknor Apex’s new Flexalloy 89504-90 compounds provide multiple options for wire & cable manufacturers.
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Injection Molding: Adaptive Shot-Size Control Now Available for Thermosets
KraussMaffei control for uniform shot weight now can be used with granulated thermosets, BMC/SMC, and liquid or solid silicones.
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