nanocomposites
New Custom Compounder for Medical and Consumer Markets
Arkadia Plastics, Inc., New Britain, Conn., is an 18-month-old custom compounder of a broad range of thermoplastics, with an annual capacity of up to 10 million lb.
Read MoreBiodegradable PGA Resin For Barrier Bottles
Kureha PGA LLC, Charleston, W.Va., a new unit of Japan’s Kureha Corp., broke ground in April for a plant that will make polyglycolic acid (PGA) resin, a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester that offers exceptional oxygen and CO2 barrier for multilayer PET bottles.
Read MoreFerro Restructures Plastics Businesses
Cleveland-based Ferro Corp. has restructured its plastics business into a new Polymer Specialty Materials (PSM) group based in Independence, Ohio.
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Several 'Firsts' in Expandable Bead Molding
EPS molding machine builders have been busy in R&D. The driver is strong growth in EPS shape molding, especially large parts like fish boxes and insulated concrete forms (ICFs) for construction.
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Advances in Materials, IML and Tooling Highlight Rotomolders' Meeting
Several new resins and additives that raise part performance and improve processability were launched at the recent 32nd Annual Fall Meeting of the Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) in Detroit.
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What's Ahead for 'Green' Plastics: Look for More Supply, More Varieties, Better Properties
Major chemical companies are investing big bucks in new plants and technologies to produce plastics from annually renewable sources, not from petrochemicals.
Read MoreBayer Acquires TPU Slush Molding Powders
WEB EXCLUSIVE Bayer MaterialScience, Pittsburgh, has bought intellectual property related to TPU slush molding from the former Collins & Aikman Corp.
Read MoreBasell Completes Lyondell Acquisition
The recently completed merger of Basell Polyolefins in The Netherlands and Houston-based Lyondell Chemical Co. has resulted in the formation of LyondellBasell Industries, the world’s third largest independent chemical company.
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Material and Process Developments Highlight SPE Automotive Awards
Custom backlighting with color-converting plastics and robotic extrusion of door seals won two categories of the 37th Innovation Awards presented in November by the SPE Automotive Div.
Read MoreDow to Put PE, PP and PC Into Joint Venture
Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., plans to move its polyethylene, polypropylene, and polycarbonate businesses (as well as various amines) into an $11 billion joint venture with Petrochemical Industries Co. of the State of Kuwait, sub. of Kuwait Petroleum Corp.
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