Automotive

Fifth Straight Month of Growth for Processing

May’s Index comes in at 57.1 amid indications that processors are making longer-term investments to increase production capacity.

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Automotive

Test Lab Validated Injection Molded Structural Electronics Part for Auto OEM

TactoTek’s IMSE design includes more features than traditional electronics solutions. 

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Additives

Additives: Silicone-Based Anti-Squeak Additive for Auto Interior Components

Dow Performance Silicones’ anti-squeak additive reduced COF in PC/ABS parts to void noise in vehicle cabin.

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Construction

Braskem Celebrates 30th Birthday of Spheripol PP Process

Potential acquisition by LBI  would bring the technology back to its original home.

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Automotive

LyondellBasell in Early Discussions on Braskem Acquisition

Braskem confirms potential acquisition is under consideration in joint statement.

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Bracing for Possible Supply Shortage of Nylon 66

PolySource, for one, has been preparing for this with alternatives it offers. How big is this concern? Who’s working on solutions, including alternative offerings?

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Automotive

Covestro Starts Up New TPU Capacity Expansion

Commitment to global burgeoning TPU market shown by Covestro.

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Elastomers

Materials: Unique PC/ABS and Polyester TPE Compounds Bridge Gaps

Nova Polymers’ Nova TPEE polyester elastomer offers 15-20% cost saving over comparable materials.

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Automotive

Ascend to Boost ADN Capacity to Meet Nylon 66 Demand

There are industry concerns that current global capacity of ADN is not up to par with fast growing nylon 66 demand.

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Blending & Dosing