Engineering Resins

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.

Read More

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.

Read More
Sheet Extrusion

Extrusion Powerhouse Does It All

Tekni-Plex has evolved into a technically diverse global supplier of a wide range of extrusions for a host of markets, many of which are regulated.

Read More
Automotive

K 2016 Proves Additive Manufacturing Has Staying Power

K 2016 made clear that additive manufacturing is establishing a prominent position at the triennial show among long-running mainstays like injection molding, extrusion, blowmolding and thermoforming.

Read More

Multiple Frame Styles With New Highly-Transparent Nylon Eyewear

Developed by Evonik and Tungfung, Implex preform technology offers greater flexibility for eyeglasses.

Read More
Construction

Thermoplastics Composites Featured in SABIC’s ICEhouse

Innovative structure at 2017 World Economic Forum combined advanced technologies and design.

Watch
Automotive

Largest-Ever Rear-Quarter Window Sports Lexan PC

New-generation multi-purpose MPVs feature rear-quarter window that is 40% lighter than comparable glass version.

Read More

Arkema to Further Modernize North American Acrylic Acid Production

Latest production technologies to be used in the upgrading of the Clear Lake, Texas facility.

Read More
Construction

PAEK Trumps Epoxy in Next-Generation Oil & Gas Electrical Connectors

Consistent properties and processing won over connector specialist Rampart Products.

Read More

Prices Drop for Polyolefins, Others Mixed

Prices of PS, PVC, PC & nylon 66 were flat, despite upward push for PET, ABS, nylon 6.

Read More
Plastics Size Reduction
Process Cooling