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Spartech is now a newly formed business segment called Designed Structures and Solutions (DDS).
WEB EXCLUSIVE: PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, has agreed to sell its vinyl dispersion, blending, and suspension resin assets to Mexichem, S.A.B., de C.V. of Mexico.
Major compounder PolyOne Corp.has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spartech Corp.
High-surface-area, sub-micron-size additives have been making significant commercial strides in thermoplastic applications, albeit generally later than had been expected just a decade ago.
Just as eco-friendliness was a major theme in materials news at the big show in April, so it was with additives.
Higher-performance and easier processing PE film resins for packaging, a one-pass crosslinked PE for photovoltaic (PV) wire and cable, several higher-performing nylons and TPEs, “greener” plastics, and enhanced styrenic and PC resins are among the new materials that made their debut at the big show in Orlando, Fla., last month.
The excitement in the air of the recent Innovation Takes Root conference was a sense of arrival.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, announced two extensions of its product lines for medical components at the recent MD&M West show in Anaheim, Calif.
Bioplastics take center stage.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: The first grades in the new Stat-Tech NT line of plastic compounds containing low levels of carbon nanotubes have been launched for electrostatic dissipation (ESD) protection of electronic devices and packaging.
New additives boost performance, processability, and appearance of biopolymer.
Last month, PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, introduced Geon SF, a family of rigid vinyl compounds utilizing patent-pending technology to expand PVC’s injection molding processing window while maintaining physical properties.
It’s relatively rare that a new PVC resin grabs the headlines, but here’s one that could be big news for plastisol formulators and processors.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: It’s not every day that you hear about a new development in PVC resins, but PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, has announced what it calls a “breakthrough development in formulating vinyl plastisols.” New Geon FIT (Formulation Improvement Tool) homopolymer resins are said to improve rheological characteristics and enhance air release of plastisols for better processing.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: At the recent MD&M West show in Anaheim, Calif., two suppliers introduced medical-grade TPE compounds.
Last fall’s K 2010 fair in Germany drew dozens of materials suppliers to show off hundreds of new products, aimed especially at packaging,medical, automotive, and electrical/electronics.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Engineered compounds with glass reinforcement for medical housings, surgical tools and trays, IV connectors, valves, caps, and other structural healthcare components are new from PolyOne Corp.
The K 2010 show will present new plastics materials for a wide range of industries, which makes it hard to generalize, but a few markets stand out prominently: packaging, medical, automotive, and electronic equipment.
Additives that render plastic compounds antistatic or electrically and/or thermally conductive are in hot demand.
The footprint of thermoplastic materials suppliers at this year’s NPE is going to be fainter than usual.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, McHenry, Ill., a unit of PolyOne Corp., has introduced two new grades of halogen-free, flame-retardant (HFFR) TPEs for consumer electronic power cords and auxiliary cables.
If you’re thinking about adding bioplastics to your portfolio of processing capabilities, it’s best to first find out what separates them from traditional synthetic polymers and how their differences will affect you.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: The award-winning Ford Fusion Hybrid car has an “eco-friendly” engine cover with a molded-in metallic look instead of paint.
PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, has acquired New England Urethane, Inc., North Haven, Conn., a TPU compounder specializing in the healthcare market. (866) 765-9663 • polyone.com (800) 760-0638 • neuinc.com
WEB EXCLUSIVE: PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, has a new line of USP Class VI colorants for medical devices called OnColor HC gamma-stable concentrates.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, has acquired New England Urethane, Inc., North Haven, Conn., a TPU compounder specializing in the healthcare market.(866) 765-9663 • polyone.com(800) 760-0638 • neuinc.comPolyOne Corp. 33587 Walker Rd.
At NPE 2009 in Chicago, PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, launched a global portfolio of low-smoke-and-fume, zero-halogen (LSFOH) compounds for indoor fiber-optic wire and cable applications. (These uses are known as FTTB and FTTH.) These compounds, both rigid and flexible, are based on polyolefins and mineral hydrates. ECCOH 6638 is for tight-buffering or loose-tube cables, as well as sheathing.
Lots of new thermoplastic blends made news at the recent NPE show in Chicago.
Colorants were the most numerous class of additives making news at the huge triennial plastics exhibition last month in Chicago. Some of the new colorants were aimed at specialized applications, from natural-fiber composites to laser marking, while others were for aesthetic special effects, such as color shifts and diamond-like sparkle.
One of the unusual features of NPE 2009 in Chicago June 22-24 will be the first-ever concurrent presentation of the SPE ANTEC conference, by far the largest of seven conferences at McCormick Place during the show.
The roster of companies supplying thermoplastic blends with carbon nanotubes is upwards of half a dozen and growing.
WEB EXCLUSIVE At NPE next month, at least two materials suppliers will be featuring new developments in long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) compounds.
U.S. injection molders are still pretty green when it comes to processing the new crop of renewably sourced biopolymers. These biologically derived polymers made from PLA, PHA and starch-based resins are attracting growing market interest as materials with no ties to petrochemical-based thermoplastics.
WEB EXCLUSIVE The roster of companies supplying thermoplastic blends with carbon nanotubes is upwards of half a dozen and growing.
A new, clear copolyester from Eastman Chemical Products, Inc., Kingsport, Tenn., continues to broaden its range of applications.
A new series of colorants is designed for non-phthalate-containing PVC compounds used in injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding.
A new series of colorants and additives for healthcare products comes from PolyOne Corp., Avon Lake, Ohio.
WEB EXCLUSIVE A series of non-phthalate colorants are specifically designed for non-phthalate-containing PVC compounds for use in injection molding, extrusion, and extrusion blow molding.
PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, and Archer Daniels Midland Co., Decatur, Ill., are collaborating in development of bio-based plasticizers for plastics.
WEB EXCLUSIVE Over the next nine months, PolyOne Corp., Avon Lake, Ohio, will close seven production facilities in North America and one in the U.K. as part of an overall realignment of its manufacturing assets.
Two promising new biopolymers are finding some initial commercial applications.
Plastics are going “green,” but they will need some help to get there. Biodegradable polymers derived from renewable resources are attracting lots of interest and publicity, but that enthusiasm is counterbalanced by persistent questions of availability, cost, performance, and processability. All these issues are inter-related: Increasing demand will lead to more capacity, which will presumably lead to lower prices. But the foundation is market demand, which ultimately depends on whether biopolymers will have the performance properties and processability to compete with existing non-renewable plastics.
A new compounding alliance, expansion in liquid colors, and two new business units are the latest headlines from PolyOne Corp., Cleveland.
PolyOne Corp., Avon Lake, Ohio, launched its first PVC compounds specifically designed for the healthcare industry.
PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, completed its purchase of TPE supplier GLS Corp., McHenry, Ill.
Specialty compounder PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, announced a major expansion of its TPE business with the signing last month of a definitive agreement to acquire GLS Corp., McHenry, Ill.
Two new families of starch-based bioplastics are coming to the U.S. market.
Among new developments discussed at the Profiles 2007 conference in Charlotte, N.C., were high-melt-strength polyolefin elastomers for use as ingredients in TPO compounds that can compete with TPVs and flexible PVC.
A new line of liquid colorants is aimed at extrusion, injection, and blow molding of clear thermoplastics like PC, PMMA, SAN, ABS, and PETG at low letdown ratios of 0.25% or less.
PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, has divested its 24% interest in PVC resin manufacturing joint venture OxyVinyls, LP in Dallas to its former jointventure partner, Occidental Chemical Corp. (OxyChem), also in Dallas.
A newly launched line of colorants and additives was developed specifi cally for use in biodegradable polymers such as polylactide (PLA), polyhydroxybutyratevalerate copolymer (PHBV), polybutene succinate (PBS), polybutylene adipate co-terephthalate (PBAT), and starch blends.
A new line of color and additive concentrates for wood-plastic composites (WPCs) boasts excellent color distribution, improved feeding accuracy, and lower coloring cost.
Four compounders are adding capacity: Infi nity Compounding, Logan Township, N.J., a two-year-old compounder of engineering thermoplastics, recently installed its third compounding line.
A new North American compounder claims to offer the industry's first acetals for rotomolding.
PolyOne Corp. has opened its newest color matching and R&D lab at its Avon Lake, Ohio, headquarters.
New liquid colorant technology for clear plastics such as ABS, PC, PS, and acrylic is said to allow for much lower use levels than traditional colorants.
From PPs for frozen-food packaging to nylons and alloys that withstand the heat of circuit-board soldering or automotive paint ovens, NPE 2006 was rich in news of commodity and engineering resins and TPEs.
There were new additives for every need at NPE 2006: Make your plastics prettier with new colorants. Make them stronger with new fillers and reinforcements. Make them lighter with foaming agents. Or just make them go away with improved purging agents and biodegradable masterbatches.
PolyOne Corp., Cleveland, has teamed up with Greenpack Inc., Parkersburg, W.Va., to offer PolyOne’s customers a no-cost program to recycle their industrial packaging.
Compounders, molders, and extruders will be treated to a wide range of new additives at NPE 2006.
Fewer thermoplastic materials suppliers will make the trip to Chicago this year.
Compounder and resin distributor PolyOne Corp., Avon Lake, Ohio, has completed the sale of its Engineered Films business to an investor group comprising members of the unit’s management team along with an investor group formed by Matrix Capital Markets.
PolyOne Corp., Avon Lake, Ohio, has added two new color-matching labs at Vonore, Tenn., and St.
Two recent announcements from PolyOne Corp., Avon Lake, Ohio, affirmed its renewed commitment to specialty PVC resins and unveiled an expansion for compounding engineering thermoplastics and TPEs.
For skeptics who may doubt that nanocomposites have yet proven themselves commercially viable materials, last year’s Nanocomposites 2005 Conference in San Francisco presented plenty of evidence that “nanos” are beginning to live up to their promise.
Ever wonder what it would be like to get tomorrow’s newspaper today? After reviewing the most important technical developments of the past 50 years in our October issue, we asked industry experts to help us imagine the biggest headlines in plastics from now to 2055. What we got was a mixture of predictions of what will happen and a wish list of what should happen.
Independent color-concentrate producers have been expanding the range of services they offer beyond simple color matching.
Nano-sized particles have mega-potential in plastics because just a pinch does so much more than heavy loadings of other additives. Three recent conferences presented almost 200 papers on the feverish pace of ‘nano’ R&D on boosting plastics’ mechanical and barrier properties, flame retardancy, and electrical conductivity.
Usage of polyamides in U.S. under-hood parts could double in the next decade if nylon 6 and 66 follow European trends toward large panels that not only protect but beautify the engine compartment.
Loss-in-weight feeders are the most important piece of auxiliary equipment for compounding extruders.