End Markets
Suppliers Team to Run Precision Teflon Tubing at Medical Show
Apart from the triennial K Show, extrusion system suppliers don’t operate lines at trade fairs that much anymore.
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Sidel’s Lightweight Bottle Design; An Example of Resin Savings
The current upward trajectory of PET prices makes such designs more attractive.
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New Surfing Fin Made With Recycled WPC
Future Fins, Green Dot collaborate on fin for stand-up paddleboards.
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Watch: Innovations at MD&M West
There’s been plenty of innovations showcased at MD&M West (Feb. 7-9, Anaheim, Calif). So here are some video highlights, which come in a variety of areas – from demonstrating a material’s strength to interviews about a company’s latest news.
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Upward Pricing for PS, PVC and More
Higher global oil prices and derivative feedstocks are among the factors driving resin price increases in PS, PVC, PET and nylons.
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Lanxess to Acquire Chemtura
Chemtura shareholders approve acquisition which will will make Lanxess one of the major players in additives for a broad range of industries.
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Energy Consumption Made Visible
Molder adds system that allows it to track energy usage in nearly real time and is now using less power, despite increased production.
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Where Is the Medical Market Headed?
Data suggest industry is concerned about future healthcare legislation.
Read MoreDecember’s Index—49.4
The overall processing market is growing, though custom processors had a slower fourth quarter.
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New Resins & Additives Galore at K 2016
A wide range of interesting developments in materials technologies were sprinkled in with some intriguing announcements of new ventures at K 2016.
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