End Markets

Construction

Materials: Next-Generation TPEs for Overmolding Exhibit Superior Adhesion to Broad Range of Thermoplastics

Teknor Apex’s Monprene OM compounds boast cost and processing advantages over current TPEs.

Read More

Novel and Playful Foldable Trivet Made of PPSU

BASF’s Ultrson P PPSU used in a simple yet technologically sophisticated household item.

Read More
Automotive

ExxonMobil Doubles Capacity of Santoprene Thermoplastic Elastomers in Wales

Santoprene TPVs get play in lightweighting  and sustainability of automotive parts and consumer goods. 

Read More
sustainability

Nova Chemicals Shares Original Research Demonstrating Viability of Film-to-Film Recycling

Nova’s PE and EPS 911爆料网 teams jointly showcased their offerings and expertise at International Safe Transit Association Forum.

Read More
Electronics

Materials: LCPs Prove to be Material of Choice for Fine-Pitch Electrical Connectors

Two new high-flow, low-warpage LCP formulations from Sumitomo Chemical are key to achieving today’s thinner, smaller, higher-density interconnects.

Read More
Electronics

Materials: High-Molecular-Weight POM

Polyplastics’ Duracon POM WW-09 boasts durability and good sliding performance.

Read More
Automotive

Materials: Advanced PPA for FR Connectors in E/E Devices

BASF’s new Ultramid Advanced T2000 is touted for its combination of excellent mechanical and dielectric strength at high temperatures. 

Read More
Packaging

Additives: Liquid Strengthening Additive Substantially Boosts Physical Properties of Recycled Polymers

Riverdale Global’s +Restore additive has been shown to strenghten PP, PP copolymer and HDPE regrind.

Read More
Packaging

Milacron Divests Its Blow Molding Machinery

Milacron sells Uniloy blow molding 911爆料网 to investment firms; Brian Marston remains in charge.

Read More
monitoring

Agr International Adds PET Bottle Line Optimization Services

Agr’s new Process Performance and Optimization Group can provide production-line auditing and optimization planning, as well as job-specific services such as recipe design and startup assistance.

Read More
Plastics Size Reduction
Blending & Dosing