Polyplastics' PBT and PPS Targeted to Autonomous Driving Applications
Polyplastics sees its Duranex PBT and Durafide PPS as particularly suited to sensors used in radar and camera bracket systems.
Ascend Acquires French Compounder of FR Engineering Resins
Newest acquisition further expands Ascend’s flame-retardant portfolio and European footprint.
20 Good Things to Come Out of 2020—Part 3
Processors and resin makers step up; biobased/renewable PP makes commercial strides; BOPE makes inroads as monolayer contender; and, performance PP for engineering applications & sustainability 'shines'.
#sustainability #polyolefins
Prices Up for Major Volume Resins
Blame global plant outages leading to tighter feedstock and resin supplies and higher feedstock costs. Add in some ‘catch-up’ resin demand.
#resinpricing
Star Plastics and LATI Partner to Expand Availability of Specialty Engineered Compounds
The Star Plastics/LATI global alliance will expand material offerings in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Arkema to Divest PMMA Business to Trinseo
Venerable Plexiglas brand to join former Dow styrenics business..
PBT-Based Compounds for Automotive Radar Sensors
SABIC expands radar absorbing LNP Stat-Kon portfolio of specialty compounds.
Covestro Launches 2021 Trendy Colors for its PC Resins
Covestro developed the new PC colors in cooperation with leading provider of color standards RAL.
#color
Proprietary TPE Compound for Premium Electronic Components
PolymaxTPE’s new bondable TPE boasts excellent adhesion to PC, ABS and their blends and alloys.
Acetal Color Masterbatches for Automotive and More Based on Low-Emission Carriers
Tosaf’s new functional and combination masterbatches for POM are based on low-emission carriers.