End Markets

Packaging

New Approach to PET Containers With Integral Handles Commercialized

Special preform has integral injection molded handle.

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Automotive

Novel Materials for High-Pressure Composite Hydrogen Storage Tanks

DSM is aiming its technology for CNG tanks to hydrogen storage tanks for transportation and more.

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Packaging

P&G Launches Second Ocean Plastic Bottle Made From 100% Recycled Plastic

320,000 bottles—the largest production run of recyclable dish soap bottles in the world made using ocean plastic—will hit store shelves in Britain next year.

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Automotive

Strong Growth for High-Sliding Polyacetal Grades for Gears, Bearings

Polyplastics says its Duracon noise-reduction grades are getting a lot of play at the same time that DuPont seems ready to back away from its engineering thermoplastics.

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SABIC Gets Two European Plastics Innovation Awards

FDM produced aircraft seat and in-mold structural electronics highlighted.

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Commodity Resins

PLASTICS’ Carteaux Challenges NY Times Editorial on Plastic Bags

A pro-plastic bag ban editorial from the New York Times did not sit well with the plastics industry.

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Medical

Medical Molder Cuts Resin Dust to Boost Quality & Output

As a result, part yields are boosted from only 3% to 60% or more.

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Electronics Production Growth Sets Sights on a Multi-Year Record

Production increases are driven by strong growth in exports.

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Construction

August 2017 Index: 56.2

Plastics processors ride manufacturing growth wave.

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Medical

Success Through Process Diversity

From heavy-gauge to light, and from the medical industry to the transportation market, Brentwood utilizes its wide range of thermoforming capabilities and expertise to engage customers around the world.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction