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GPS Online October 21–23: Pandemic Forces Changes in an Already Volatile Market
COVID-19’s adverse impact on a broad range of industries has dominated recent discussions of plastics. Against the backdrop of fragile economic conditions, ongoing trade tensions, and a lower merchandise trade forecast, what can the U.S. plastics industry expect in 2020 and beyond? Register for GPS Online to discover how you can turn these challenges into opportunities.
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GM Using Stratasys 3D Printing Systems for Ventilator Tooling Production
GM’s director of additive manufacturing, Ron Daul, talks with Plastics Technology about the company’s investment in 3D printing technologies.
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Performance Polypropylene: New Grades Tackle 'Engineering' Applications & Sustainability
New versions of this ultra-versatile material compete with more expensive ‘engineering’ resins and enhanced sustainability in applications from automotive and E&E to packaging, consumer goods and building construction.
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BASF & Toyota Collaboration Leads to Lightweighting of the 2021 Sienna
The new-generation Toyota Sienna features first-of-its lind third row free-standing seatbacks.
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General Polymers Further Expands Thermoplastic Distribution Network in North America
Fast-growing General Polymers’ geographic reach beefed up in Western Midwest.
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SPE ACCE 2020 Virtual Event to Feature Lanxess' Technical Director as First Keynote Speaker
Lanxess’ Jose Chirino to present a roadmap for future mobility with a discussion on automotive plastics and polymer composites.
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Additives: Additive Masterbatch Boosts rPET Performance
Aquadye Fibers’ new Nylester masterbatch for compounders brings rPET performance to nylon 6 equivalent.
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Sun Plastech Has Rebranded to Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas
Company believes the new brand emphasizes the technical expertise and global product development focus for which Asahi Kasei is so well known.
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Albis Plastics Separated Distribution and Compounding Businesses
Albis’ compounding business now operating as Mocom, a separate company from Albis resin distribution.
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Materials: Glass and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced PP for Automotive
Borealis brings its Fibremod PP technology to North America which boasts flexible designs with reduced weight and cost in automotive applications,
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