End Markets
NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Additives
The broad range of new additives includes modifiers, silicone additives for various polyolefins, compatibilizers PET and PLA, a blowing agent reinforced nylons, flame-retardant synergists for wire & cable, unique colorants, and color-tracking software for liquid-color metering devices.
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New Equipment Designs to Spark Your Imagination
Wilmington Machinery offers novel ideas for blow molding, injection molding, thermoforming, and more.
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LyondellBasell Focuses on Technology, Capacity for HDPE, PP; Plans Recycling and Compounding Expansion
LBI's plans are in keeping with annual demand growth of 4% for HDPE and nearly 5% for PP.
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IHS Markit Briefing: What Lies Ahead for the Plastics Industry?
Market pros provide insights on the economy, energy, feedstocks and polymers.
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A. Schulman Emphasizes Growth in Building & Construction
A. Schulman is aiming for further material advancements that provide weatherability, UV protection, and strength over traditional building products.
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Enhanced Clamp & Injection Specs Promote New Models from Absolute Haitian
Four new injection machine lines demonstrate commitment to deliver good machine value while responding to customer demands.
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'Mega-Trends' Driving Polyolefins Developments at Nova Chemicals
Sustainability, e-commerce, application development and time to market are just some of the over-arching trends driving PE and PP development.
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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Healthy Interest in Medical
Medical molding is a big presence at NPE.
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SABIC & ExxonMobil Enter New Joint Venture
The new Gulf Coast Growth Venture project will be in San Patricio County, Texas and include two polyethylene units.
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First PE Blown Films with Graphite Nanotubes Launched in China
These anti-static PE films containing OCSIAL's nanotubes are made by a electronic products packaging manufacturer.
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