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Testing & measuring instruments: more versatile, compact, affordable.(NPE 2009 wrap up)
From polymer characterization to on-line bottle or pre-form inspection, coordinate measuring, and color sensing, new testing and measuring...
Plastics Technology, 10/01/09 by Sherman, Lilli Manolis · More from publication -
Price hikes slowing: moderating feedstock costs, slack domestic demand, and slumping exports are putting the brakes on price hikes for most commodity resins. Polypropylene may be the exception.(your business: pricing update)
PE PRICES FLAT Polyethylene prices held steady through August and were expected to remain so through September. Announced 4 cents/lb increases...
Plastics Technology, 10/01/09 by Sherman, Lilli Manolis · More from publication -
More new colorants & additives at NPE 2009.(close up: additives)
In July we reported on new colorants and additives to be shown at NPE in Chicago, based on information available before the show (see Learn More...
Plastics Technology, 09/01/09 by Sherman, Lilli Manolis · More from publication -
Feedstocks boost resin prices.(your business: pricing update)
Prices of all commodity resins are rising, especially steeply for PP and PS. Feedstocks are the apparent culprit. PE PRICES HIGHER ...
Plastics Technology, 09/01/09 by Sherman, Lilli Manolis · More from publication -
Additive manufacturing: new capabilities for rapid prototypes and production parts.(rapid prototyping)(Cover story)(Company overview)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many plastics processors are just starting to become familiar with the terms "additive...
Plastics Technology, 03/01/09 by Sherman, Lilli Manolis · More from publication -
Price increases are back.(your business: pricing update)
In the teeth of a deepening recession, commodity resin suppliers managed to raise prices in the first two months of the year, spurred by a sudden...
Plastics Technology, 03/01/09 by Sherman, Lilli Manolis · More from publication -
Automotive TPOs: improved processing, better appearance.(close up: materials)
Last Fall's annual SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference in Sterling Heights, Mich., heard presentations on new formulations that cut cost by...
Plastics Technology, 01/01/09 by Sherman, Lilli Manolis · More from publication -
2009 resin pricing outlook: still looking for a bottom.(your business: pricing update)
With demand for all commodity resins exceedingly weak, and feedstock prices fallen through the floor, there appears to be nothing to stop resin...
Plastics Technology, 01/01/09 by Sherman, Lilli Manolis · More from publication -
Global warming: new challenge for polyurethanes?(feature: polyurethanes)
'Zero-ODP' is no longer enough. Now, PUR foamers are being asked to consider blowing agents with 'low-GWP' (global warming potential). Another...
Plastics Technology, 12/01/08 by Sherman, Lilli Manolis · More from publication -
Resin prices in free fall.(your business: pricing update)
Weak domestic demand, crumbling exports, and plunging feedstock prices brewed a "perfect storm" driving down commodity resin prices in the fourth...
Plastics Technology, 12/01/08 by Sherman, Lilli Manolis · More from publication
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