Performance Fibers Signs Agreement with China Supplier to Distribute Industrial Polyester Fibers in Americas
Performance Fibers today announced that the company has entered into a multi-year agreement with Zhejiang GuXianDao Industrial Fibre Co., Ltd. in China to be its exclusive distributor of low-shrinkage and high-tenacity polyester fiber yarn for the Americas.
Performance Fibers - October 25, 2007

DuPont Engineering Polymers Announces Nanotechnology Alliance that Combines the Best of Polymers with the Best of Metals
DuPont Engineering Polymers today announced an alliance with Canadian-based Morph Technologies Inc., Integran Technologies Inc. and US-based PowerMetal Technologies to develop and commercialize a nanocrystalline metal/polymer hybrid technology used to manufacture extremely lightweight components with the strength and stiffness of metal combined with the design flexibility and lightweight benefits of high-performance thermoplastics.
DuPont - October 24, 2007

Chicopee, Inc. Introduces New Extended Use Industrial Cleaning Wipes
Chicopee, Inc., a division of Polymer Group, Inc., today introduced new extended use heavy-duty industrial cleaning wipes that feature a pulp-based three-layered material construction and the latest Spinlace® technology to deliver greater absorption and strength with lower linting at value pricing.
PGI - October 23, 2007

Merquinsa Launches PEARLTHANE® CLEAR AT K2007 A New Family of Transparent TPUs
As a commitment to Innovation, Merquinsa today announced at K2007 the launch of Pearlthane ® CLEAR - a new family of transparent thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU).
Merquinsa - October 22, 2007

Merquinsa Launches New TPU Aliphatics Extrusion Range at K2007
As a commitment to Innovation, Merquinsa today announced at K2007 the launch of Pearlthane® 92F a new family of aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) extrusion grades.
Merquinsa - October 22, 2007

Merquinsa & PolyOne launch Laser Marking TPU Masterbatches AT K 2007
Merquinsa & PolyOne today announced at K2007 the launch of Pearlthane® LM a new family of Laser Marking thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) masterbatches.
Merquinsa - October 22, 2007

Basell launches new resins at K2007 that boost productivity in customer packaging applications
Newly developed Basell PP and PE grades that enable converters to reduce wall thickness and improve productivity in packaging applications will be on display in processing demonstrations at K-2007 in Düsseldorf from October 24 to October 31, 2007.
Basell - October 22, 2007

Engineered Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics Ascend to Top of the Plastics Pyramid with VLF PEEK
TP Company's engineered Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) pellet portfolio has soared to the top of the polymer pyramid with the commercialization of VLF (Very Long Fiber) PEEK in radomes for military weapon systems.
RTP - October 17, 2007

DuPont Engineering Polymers Announces Global Price Increases
DuPont Engineering Polymers announces price increases for thermoplastic resins effective Nov. 1, 2007, in North and South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific region.
DuPont - October 11, 2007

Basell’s new Adsyl “ST” Seaing Resins Offer Breakthrough Speed and Clarity in BOPP Film Processing
Basell has commercialised a new family of Adsyl polypropylene (PP) sealing resins designed to run on the latest generation of high speed BOPP (bi-oriented polypropylene) production lines.
Basell - October 11, 2007

Oilfield Engineering with Polymers 2008
Applied Market Information Ltd and the Materials Engineering Research Laboratory Ltd are pleased to announce the sixth 2-day international conference on Oilfield Engineering with Polymers, to be held in London, England, on 7–8th October 2008. 
AMI - October 9, 2007

Introducing a New Level of High Performance, High Temperature Materials, VICTREX® MAX-Series™ Polymer
Victrex plc, a leading provider of high performance materials including VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer, VICOTE® Coating and APTIV™ Film, has introduced a new proprietary range of blended products, VICTREX MAX-Series™ polymer.
Victrex - October 9, 2007

Midwest Mold Designs Better Performing, Lower-Cost Water Baffle Made of Amodel® PPA Plastic
Midwest Mold Services, Inc. announced the release of a new water baffle created entirely out of Amodel polypthalamide (PPA) made by Solvay Advanced Polymers. Used in the mold itself, the revolutionary baffle promotes uniform flow of the cooling liquid via a propriety channel design delivering faster cycle times.
Solvay - October 9, 2007

Basell Introduces New Polypropylene Resins to Address Broad Spectrum of Customer Packaging Applications
As part of a product initiative to address the emerging demands of manufacturers across a wide range of customer packaging applications, Basell has introduced three new, innovative polypropylene (PP) resins.
Basell - October 5, 2007

New DuPont™ Zenite® LCP Meets Warpage Challenge of Thinner Electronic Parts
A new grade of DuPont™ Zenite® LCP liquid crystal polymer meets needs for ultra-low warpage in the thinner part designs used in ever smaller electronic devices.  Typical applications for new Zenite® ZE55201 include electronic connectors, chip sockets and interposers.
DuPont- October 3, 2007

Plastics Training For All Levels Now Available Online
A. Routsis Associates, Inc., a division of RJG Inc., announces their most popular interactive training courses are now available online. This development now makes it possible for individuals and global corporations alike to get the training they need on demand.
RJG- October 3, 2007

Solvay Advanced Polymers releases new high flow and reflective grades of Amodel® PPA
Solvay Advanced Polymers, maker of more plastics with more performance, announced today the release of two new grades for its Amodel® polyphthalamide (PPA) family of high performance polymers.
Solvay- October 3, 2007

VICTREX® PEEK™ is a material that fulfils the most discerning demands expected in food and pharmaceutical plant operation with regard to resistance and surface finish.
The Seli GmbH Company developed the SMW device - the very first digital fill level limit switch. Due to the very considerable stresses to which the material is exposed during the processes, VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer was specifically selected.
Victrex® - October 3, 2007

Polyolefin Additives 2008
Polyolefin Additives 2008 offers a meeting point for the industry to debate business trends and improvements in materials and properties. It provides a unique opportunity to network with the wide range of professionals who work with polyolefins.
AMI - October 2, 2007

IntertechPira Announces Third Annual Nanoplastic Conference
IntertechPirhas announced its third annual nanoplastic conference for February 5th and 6th 2008 in San Antonio, Texas titled, “Capitalizing on Nanoplastics: The Technology, Market, and Factors for Commercial and Industrial Success.”
Intertech Pira - October 1, 2007