Materials at NPE: New Solutions to Enhance Processing, Performance, Sustainability & Cost
There was no shortage of new thermoplastics and additives covering the full range of end-use applications.

Additives Enhance Processing, Performance Of Engineering Resins
Struktol is debuting additives based on novel chemistry that enhance performance of nylons 6, 6,6 and more.

ADDITIVES: Process Additives for High Mineral, FR Levels
Struktol features newly developed processing aid masterbatches for high levels of minerals and FR packages.

MATERIALS AND ADDITIVES AT NPE: Spotlight on Performance, Economy, and Sustainability
Lots of news in engineering thermoplastic compounds, TPEs, and purging agents, plus a wide range of colorants and additives.

Recycling Conferences Focus on Label Removal & Mixed Streams
Industry meets to discuss efforts to lessen the impact of labels on bottle recycling streams.

ADDITIVES: Expanded Line of PVC Lubricants
Struktol Company of America, Stow, Ohio, has expanded its V-Series line of lubricant additives for rigid PVC calendering and sheet or profile extrusion.

Additives at NPE: Many Routes To ‘Greener’ Plastics
Just as eco-friendliness was a major theme in materials news at the big show in April, so it was with additives.

ADDITIVES: ‘Drop In’ Alternatives to Montan Wax
Aimed primarily at calendered PVC sheet for blister packaging.

Materials & Additives at NPE: Performance, Processability, And Sustainability
Bioplastics take center stage.

ADDITIVES: Nylon Lubricant Cuts Die Buildup
A new lubricant from Struktol Co. of America, Stow, Ohio, is designed to reduce compound viscosity, significantly improve metal release, and enhance dispersion of fillers and reinforcements in nylon 6 and 66.

Wood-Filled Plastics: They Need the Right Additives for Strength, Good Looks, and Long Life
Wood-plastic composites, or WPCs, are already a 1.3-billion-lb market and are growing at 20% annually.