Compounders face a number of processing challenges when incorporating a high loading of low-bulk-density mineral filler into polyolefins. Here are some possible solutions. ArticlePublished: 3/25/2013
In late September, Onex Corp., a Toronto-based private-equity firm, agreed to acquire the KraussMaffei Group of Germany for around $735 million from Madison Capital, which had owned KraussMaffei since 2006. ArticlePublished: 11/3/2012
What’s believed to be the one and only twin-screw laboratory line to perform direct devolatilization is open for trial runs. ArticlePublished: 10/1/2012
Blown film towers may have been scarce, but there was no shortage of new technology aimed at helping to make extrusion processors more profitable. ArticlePublished: 5/30/2012
Two suppliers of twin-screw compounding extruders announced at NPE2012 that they are now offering screw-element refurbishing services. ArticlePublished: 4/29/2012
Mixing and extruding wood fiber in a plastic matrix is technically demanding. It requires careful attention to formulation, drying, and extrusion temperatures ArticlePublished: 4/26/2012