End Markets
Ascend Acquires Italy's Poliblend and Esseti Plast
Acquisiton of the two Italian companies expands Ascent Performance Materials’ portfolio and production footprint.
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Melt Pumps Play Key Role in Nonwovens Production
Processors producing melt-blown nonwovens for face masks are finding that pumps provide needed precision and efficiency in the extrusion process.
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Materials: TPEs for Automotive Interiors with Cost-Performance Advantage
Kraiburg TPE’s new GP/HF series of TPE compounds combine optimum flowability with an attractive cost-performance ratio.
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PolyQuest to Expand rPET Production and Evaluating Polyolefins PCR Business
At least one additional FDA rPET production line is planned by PolyQuest at its Darlington facility.
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Testing: Large-Format Multi-Sensor Vision System
Starrett’s AVX550 large-format vision system boasts best features of vision and touch-probe inspection
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Materials: Cost-Efficient PEEK as Replacement for PAI in Industrial Applications
Domo’s Thermec K, blended with a solid polymeric lubricant, is targeted for uses ranging from bushings & bearings to food processing machinery components.
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Additives: Unusual Organic-Based Light Blocking Additive for PET Dairy Packaging
Avient’s latest Color Matrix Lactra light blocking additive concentrate meets TiO2 restrictions.
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SABIC Steps-Up Specialty Thermoplastic Resins Fulfillment to Expedite Production of Critical COVID-19 Equipment
Two Chinese manufacturers swiftly received SABIC’s specialty engineered resins for the manufacture of much needed medical equipment.
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Additives: Eye-Catching Special Effects Colorants for Consumer Goods Packaging
Penn Color’s new penneffex colorants said to spark inspiration in packaging design.
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Materials: TPEs for Automotive with a Range of Renewable Content
Hexpol has added more grades to its Dryflex Green family of biobased TPE compounds.
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