End Markets

Packaging

BASF Doubles Capacity Of Non-Phthalate Plasticizer

Product is known for its excellent toxicological profile and low migration rate.

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Medical

Swedish Compounder Now Here

Polykemi is extending its reach with its custom thermoplastic compounds to North America through its partnership with Omni.

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Packaging

Bright,Platy Talc Soon Available from North American Source

Imerys will soon supply a minimum 92 brightness, lamellar, micronized talc from a North American source for the first time in the industry's history.

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Automation

When a customer becomes an acquisition

Are medical OEMs following the path blazed by automotive and electronics companies and spinning off in-house manufacturing to tier suppliers?

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PEEK Used In Overmolding Transmission Components Of All-Terrain Vehicle

Replacing a coated brass gear, is Victrex's PEEK compound in the robust overmolded steel drive shaft segment gear of BPG Werks all-terrain, dual-tracked vehicle

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Honeywell To Boost Nylon 6, 6/6 Production

Honeywell's new nylon 6 and 6/6 production line has the flexibility to produce either or both depending on customer demand.

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Medical

ADDITIVES: Galata Chemicals Now Part of India's Artek Surfin

India's Artek Surfin has acquired plastic additives supplier Galata Chemicals.

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Catalyst Promises 'Better' PET for Preform Extruders and Bottle Makers

Patent-pending and tested catalyst produces PET with improved thermo-oxidative stability and other advantages for processors.

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Packaging

Proprietary Oxygen Scavenger Is Dormant Until Needed

Technology for APET or CPET packaging gives a "designable" shelf life from 4 to 24 months.

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For the Adventurous, Opportunities Beckon in Overmolding RFID Tags

Insert molding RFID tags and antennas is a growing market opportunity with relatively few players who have braved the challenges involved.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction