End Markets

Blow Molding: Something for Everyone at K Show

Packaging, industrial, continuous-extrusion, accumulator-head, injection-blow, stretch-blow, EPET, foam, sandwich co-injection—the blow molding news was wide ranging at K 2019.

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polyolefins

PP Nucleating Agent Gets Certification from UL for its Energy Savings

Milliken’s Hyperform HPN nucleating agent enables an average of 5-8% energy savings.

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Packaging

PolyOne to Acquire Clariant Color & Additive Masterbatch Business

Early synergies and innovation opportunities are seen by PolyOne in the forthcoming acquisition of Clariant Masterbatches. 

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Automotive

Self-Reinforced Composite Based on PLA Fibers Wins 2019 Global Bioplastics Award

The Bio4Self (16 partner companies from the European Union) won the 14th Global Bioplastics Award.

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Biopolymers

Global Bioplastics Market to Grow by Over 15%

The European Bioplastics’ 2019 data update confirm dynamic growth for the bioplastics industry.

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k show

Blow Molding: Digital Inkjet Printing onto PET Bottles

Printing directly on bottles can substitute for labels and in some cases can take place inside the blow molder.

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polyolefins

2019 SPE Auto Innovation Award Winners Shined with Several 'Firsts' and Broad Transferability

Making its mark, additive manufacturing had its own category for the second year and was used in the winner of the aftermarket category.

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New Plastic Technologies & Alternative Bioplastics Augment Flexible Plastic Packaging Growth

Frost & Sullivan study sees promising market growth opportunities within a four-year period.

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High-Temperature Nylon 66 for Blow-Molded Automotive Components

DSM has expanded its Akulon Diablo nylon porfolio for automotive air management systems.

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Additives

Milliken's PP Clarifier Receives Critical Guidance Recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers

Millad NX 8000 clarifying agent validated as compativle with plastic packaging recycling. 

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