PPM Alloys to Improve Overall Performance Profices of Polymeric Composites and Nano-Composites
Pacific Particulate Materials, Ltd. has devised its super-slick, ball bearing-like cermet additive alloys for polymeric and nano-composites.
PPM - August 29, 2007

Ticona Introduces Family of Antimicrobial Acetals
The growing concern over bacterial contamination in many settings has led Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, to introduce Anti-Crobe™ Antimicrobial Polymers, a family of antimicrobial acetal copolymers (POM) that includes two injection molding grades and an extrusion grade.
Ticona - August 29, 2007

Stanyl PA46 in Tumble Valves Support Effeciency in V6- and V8- Engines
Stanyl®, a high-performance polyamide 46 (PA46) resin from DSM Engineering Plastics, was chosen for the production of tumble valve bearings for the latest generation of the V6 and V8 engines of a high value German car producer.
Basell - August 29, 2007

Basell PP compounds selected for GM’s Opel Corsa Components
Basell compounds are being used to produce nearly all of the polypropylene (PP) components for General Motor’s European model, the Opel Corsa.
Basell - August 29, 2007

Basell Announces Sponsorship of Nobelprize.org New Plastic Polymers Game
Basell, the global leader in polyolefins technology, production and marketing, is the sponsor of Nobel Web’s new educational “Heating Plastics” game, which is being launched today on Nobelprize.org, the official web site of the Nobel Foundation.
Basell - August 28, 2007

RJG, Inc. Offers A New Strain Gage Signal Conditioner
RJG’s new 4015 strain gage signal conditioner provides users with a simple machine interface. The device converts the output signal from any industry standard analog strain gage sensor into usable data that provides a way for the sensor to communicate with the molding machine.
RJG - August 27, 2007

Beaumont Technologies To Introduce Melt Management Technologies for Molders and Mold Makers at K-Show
Beaumont Technology, Inc., will be introducing to the European market for the first time through trade shows exhibits, its MeltFlipper® and MAX™ (multi-axis) technologies along with a sneak preview of BTI’s upcoming in-mold adjustable rheological control systems (iMARC™).
Beaumont - August 22, 2007

PPM Alloys to Improve Overall Performance Profiles of Polymeric Composites and Nano-Composites
Pacific Particulate Materials, Ltd. has devised its super-slick, ball bearing-like cermet additive alloys for polymeric and nano-composites.
PPM - August 22, 2007

Asaclean® Purging Compound Announces Improved Grade
Asaclean - Sun Plastech Inc. has introduced an enhanced version of its strongest and one of its most popular grades. ASACLEAN EX Grade has been best known for its excellent scrubbing ability, removing most carbon and color deposits from the machine’s barrel and screw.
Asaclean - August 22, 2007

Borouge to Invest In Automotive Market with New Compounding Facility In China
Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, today announced that it plans to develop a compounding facility in China for the manufacture of high performance polypropylene compounds for applications in the automotive and electrical appliance sectors.
Borouge - August 21, 2007

Two New Hosts; Must add new classes to 2007 Schedule
Paulson Training Programs hugely successful School of Molding just added two new sponsors and has added two new classes to the 2007 schedule.
Paulson Training - August 21, 2007

Diolen Offers First High-Tenacity Multifilament Yarn Using Fortron® PPS
Diolen Industrial Fibers is offering the first high-tenacity multifilament made with Fortron® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), which is produced by Fortron Industries LLC, a joint venture of Ticona Engineering Polymers and Kureha Corporation.
Diolen - August 17, 2007

Victrex® PEEK™ Polymer Encapsulates Sensor For Enhanced Performance in Food and Pharmeceutical Applications
When automation technology company Seli GmbH was developing the first ever digital fill level limit switch (SMW) for the food and pharmaceutical industries, it chose to encapsulate the sensor head with FDA-approvable VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer because of the material’s ability to withstand the considerable stresses encountered during plant operations.
Victrex - August 16, 2007

Flexible Cord Manufacturers Now Have More Vinyl Compund Choices for the North American Market
Sylvin Technologies Inc., a custom vinyl compound manufacturer has received approval from Canadian Standards Association International for its line of 105°C lead free, RoHS compliant vinyl compounds designed for Flexible Cords and Cables.
Sylvin - August 16, 2007

Commercializing Bioresins 2007: Conference Set for Atlanta, Georgia November 29-30.
Commercializing Bioresins 2007: Emerging Markets for Biobased Plastics, IntertechPira’s third conference on biobased plastics, will provide a forum to explore growth opportunities for corn-, soy-, starch-, and cellulose-based resins in industrial applications.
The conference will take place November 29-30 at the DoubleTree Guest Suites Atlanta Galleria Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia USA.
Intertech-Pira - August 15, 2007

DSM Engineering Plastaics Increases Akulon® Prices
In an effort to offset the escalating cost of raw materials, energy and transportation costs, DSM Engineering Plastics will increase prices for Akulon® and Nylatron® polyamide 6 and 66 materials by $0.10 lb. in the US, Canada and Mexico.
DSM - August 15, 2007

Solvay Advanced Polymers Teams with Ajedium Film Group to Supply Customers with KetaSpire™ PEEK and AvaSpire™ Modified PEEK Films
Solvay Advanced Polymers announced today that it has teamed with premier film processor, Ajedium Film Group, to offer KetaSpire™ PEEK and AvaSpire™ modified PEEK in film form.
Solvay - August 14, 2007

New DuPont Soft Thermoplastic Elastomer Grades Stand Up Under the Hood
To meet growing demand for soft oil- and heat-resistant elastomers delivering the cost and design benefits of thermoplastic processing, DuPont Engineering Polymers is extending its range of such materials.
DuPont - August 14, 2007

Basell Launches New Metocene Metallocene-based Polypropylene Grade Targeted to Customers’ TWIM Applications
Basell is launching a new metallocene-based Metocene polypropylene (PP) copolymer, Clyrell EM248U, and will target this material to processors of clear, thin-wall, injection-molded (TWIM) food applications in the United States.
Basell - August 14, 2007

Polymer Group, Inc. Announces Planned Capacity Expansion in North America
Polymer Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: POLGA/POLGB) today announced plans to install a state-of-the-art spunbond line in North America to serve hygiene and other customers in the U.S. and Mexico.
PGI - August 13, 2007

Victrex and Whitford Join Forces to Provide a New Line of Industrial and Food-Contact High Performance Coatings Based on Victrex® PEEK™ Polymer
Victrex, the leading provider of VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, and Whitford Worldwide, the leading worldwide producer of performance fluoropolymer coatings, today announced they have entered into an enhanced supply agreement for VICTREX PEEK polymer. Additionally, Whitford announced the launch of their new Xylan 1100 series consisting of four new dispersions for coating applications based on VICTREX PEEK polymer.
Victrex - August 8, 2007

Premix Thermoplastics Develops New Compound For State-of-the-Art Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
When Biomarine Inc., a division of Neutronics, Inc. was designing the housing for its revolutionary new BioPak 240R Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), it turned to Premix Thermoplastics, Inc. for help in developing a thermoplastic compound that would meet the unit’s demanding requirements for withstanding even the most rugged use while providing protection against radio interference.
Premix Thermoplastics - August 7, 2007