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SO.F.TER. to Build New Engineering Plastics and Thermoplastic Elastomers Plant in US

The SO.F.TER. GROUP, one of the world’s largest independent compounders with headquarters in Forlì, Italy, announces the construction of a new operation in the United States.

26 Jun 2013

New Biodegradable Technologies for the Philippines Market Introduced by ENSO Plastics

The grace period for Makati City Ordinance No. 2003-095 has ended. This ordinance bans the use, sale and distribution of plastics that are non-biodegradable. To help manufacturers comply with the city ordinance ENSO Plastics announces two new biodegradable technologies for the Philippines market – ENSO RENEW™ and ENSO RESTORE™.

From ENSO Plastics 24 Jun 2013

New Dishwasher-durable Tritan Copolyester Material from Eastman Chemical Company

Tritan™ copolyester from Eastman Chemical Company offers a tough, dishwasher-durable and clear alternative to other plastic materials available to housewares and small appliance brand owners.

21 Jun 2013

Polymer Group to Expand Production Capacity for High Quality Nonwoven Products

Polymer Group, Inc. (PGI) announced today that it will invest in a strategic site in Nanhai, China that will enable the company to expand its manufacturing capacity for high quality nonwoven products for the global hygiene and healthcare markets it serves.

19 Jun 2013

New Report Analyzes Global Market for Thermoplastic Elastomers

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Thermoplastic Elastomers Market By Types (SBC, TPO, TPV, TPU, COPE, PEBA), Applications & Geography Trends & Forecasts To 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 19 Jun 2013

Novel Polycarbonate Resin for In-Mold Decoration

Teijin Limited announced today its development of a polycarbonate (PC) resin suitable for in-mold decoration, an efficient method of decorating plastic parts during the injection molding process. The new PC resin will allow manufacturers to enhance productivity while reducing product weight.

From Teijin Limited 18 Jun 2013

Altuglas Introduces Luctor Polymethyl Methacrylate Alloy for Medical Components

Altuglas International, a subsidiary of Arkema group introduces Altuglas® Luctor™ polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) alloy that flows twice far as conventional transparent medical polymers in thin wall injection mold cavities.

18 Jun 2013

New Publication by Woodhead Publishing on Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE) of Polymer Matrix Composites

The increased use of polymer matrix composites in structural applications has led to the growing need for a very high level of quality control and testing of products to ensure and monitor performance over time.

17 Jun 2013

Plastics More Effective for Shielding Against Cosmic Radiation than Aluminum

Space scientists from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) report that data gathered by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) show lighter materials like plastics provide effective shielding against the radiation hazards faced by astronauts during extended space travel. The finding could help reduce health risks to humans on future missions into deep space.

13 Jun 2013

Tough Tracker Selects Intertronics’ Polyurethane Resin for Potting Compound

Tough Tracker was established to counter a problem in the scrap metal market – of not knowing where scrap bins (skips, etc.) are located if they get lost or stolen. Electronic tracking devices need to be both robust and with good battery life.

From INTERTRONICS 12 Jun 2013

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