New Elastocon Overmolding TPEs Offer Superior Adhesion To Nylon, Other Resins
Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. has introduced a new line of STK thermoplastic elastomers that offer greater strength and provide better adhesion than many other TPE overmolding (OM) grades on the market today.
Elastocon - April 25, 2008

DSM Announces Opening of PA4T Market Development Plant
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, today announced the opening of the market development plant for PA4T, the new polymer for use in electronics and other applications. The plant is operational as of today.
DSM - April 25, 2008

LyondellBasell’s World-Class HDPE Plant Achieves One Million Tons Milestone
LyondellBasell’s world-scale Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process (ACP) 320 KT per year HDPE plant, located in Wesseling, Germany, has produced one million tons of prime HDPE grades since start-up in 2004.
LyondellBasell - April 23, 2008

Sylvin Introduces New Flexible Vinyl Compound Series For the FDA Market
Sylvin Technologies Inc., a custom vinyl compound manufacturer has recently developed a new series of vinyl compounds designed for use in FDA applications.
Sylvin - April 22, 2008

Bayer MaterialScience Explores Advances in Formulations of Waterborne 2K Polyurethane Soft-Touch Coatings
The many positive properties of plastic make it the material of choice for countless applications ranging from automobiles to children’s toys. However, the drawbacks of plastics – such as an easily scratched surface and yellowing during weathering – have driven the coatings industry, led by Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) LLC, to develop polyurethane coatings that protect the plastic substrate while providing a luxurious, soft feel.
Bayer MaterialScience - April 21, 2008

Developments from Polyolefin Additives 2008 - Cologne, Germany
Applied Market Information (AMI) brought together leading experts to debate the latest developments at its conference on Polyolefin Additives held in April 2008 in Cologne, Germany.
AMI - April 21, 2008

Solvay Advanced Polymers Commissions New PEEK Plant in India
Solvay Advanced Polymers, makers of more plastics with more performance, announced today that it has commissioned its new commercial PEEK (polyetheretherketone) facility at its site in Panoli, India.
Solvay - April 21, 2008

Solutia® Unveils New Grade of Vydyne® Product
Solutia Inc. announces its latest, enhanced, flame-retardant product, GW350. Developed under the Vydyne® brand name, GW350 offers superior toughness and elongation and meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) requirements.
Solutia - April 17, 2008

Solutia® Increases Production to Meet Growing Global Demand
To meet rising global demand for polyamide 66, Solutia Inc. has increased the production of its Vydyne® and Ascend® PA66 products by 68,000 metric tons in 2008.
Solutia - April 17, 2008

DSM Engineering Plastics: Products for a Greener Environment
In response to industry demand for products with a reduced environmental impact, DSM Engineering Plastics has extended product offerings across its portfolio to include halogen free grades in all product lines.
DSM - April 16, 2008

DSM Arnitel® C TPE for Wire & Cable Offers Best High-Heat Aging Performance
DSM Engineering Plastics announced a new addition to its Arnitel ® line of copolyester thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that is designed to meet the stringent performance and compliance needs of today’s automotive designers.
DSM - April 16, 2008

Materials Firm Can Now Injection Mold 3-Dimensional Metal Parts for Industry
In major moves that promise to capture the attention of OEMs in both the plastics and metals industries, a fast-growing, innovative materials developer can now injection mold metal parts on standard injection molding machinery, and in tools designed for plastic.
Cool Polymers - April 15, 2008

FIAT Selects LyondellBasell’s High-performance Hostacom PP for its New 500 “European Car of the Year”
LyondellBasell Industries ’ Hostacom polypropylene resins are being used to produce a range of components for FIAT’s new 500/Cinquecento retro-chic city car, awarded 2008’s “European Car of the Year”.
LyondellBasell - April 15, 2008

DuPont Engineering Plastics Helps Dishwasher Basket Make Smooth Adjustments
An ingenious device for adjusting the height of the upper basket in automatic dishwashers relies on the smooth, functional performance of DuPont ™ Delrin® acetal resin and DuPont™ Minlon® mineral-reinforced nylon.
DuPont - April 15, 2008

Two Dissimilar Compounds from RTP Company Combine to Make One Strong Clamp
Too Kool Recreation of Fort Mohave, AZ wanted to develop a portable shade system that would allow a canopy umbrella to stand anywhere, even in a swimming pool, they chose a high-impact compound and a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from custom compounder RTP Company to make their Kool Klamp design successful.
RTP - April 14, 2008

Merquinsa Launches First Renewable Pearlbond® ECO TPU Grades for Adhesives at WAC 2008
The new Pearlbond® ECO TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethanes) grades made from renewable sources and based on Merquinsa´s breakthrough proprietary ECO technology (patent pending) address market needs for performing and environmentally friendly adhesives solutions.
Merquinsa - April 10, 2008

Borouge and Borealis Boost Competitiveness of Low-Voltage Cable Producers with Visico FX
Borouge and Borealis, leading providers of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, have launched a unique high- productivity, low-voltage cable insulation material that will boost the competitiveness of cable manufacturers.
Borouge and Borealis - April 9, 2008

DuPont Engineering Polymers Announces Price Increases For Thermoplastic Resins
DuPont Engineering Polymers announces price increases for thermoplastic resins effective May 1, 2008, in both North America and South America.
DuPont - April 9, 2008

Cool Polymers Introduces Next Generation Thermally Conductive Polymers for Heat Sinks
Cool Polymers, Inc. announces the introduction of the next generation of advanced thermally conductive injection molding grade thermoplastics for heat sinks and thermal management solutions.
Cool Polymers - April 7, 2008

Merquinsa North America Announces Price Increase for TPU Specialty Resins
Merquinsa North America today announced a price increase of USD 0.17 per pound for all TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane) product lines for the NAFTA region.
Merquinsa - April 7, 2008

Solvay Advanced Polymers Rolls Out Gamma Radiation Stabilized Ixef® Polyarylamide – Available in Colors
Solvay Advanced Polymers, makers of more plastics with more performance, debuted its new grade of gamma radiation stabilized Ixef® polyarylamide (PARA) available in eight stock colors – white, grey, blue, green, red, brown, light grey and black.
Solvay - April 2, 2008

AGY Launches New S-Series™ High-Performance Materials Product Line
AGY today announced the launch of its new S-Series™ high performance materials product line. This new high strength glass product portfolio introduces two new product lines - S-1 Glass™, an industrial grade product, and S-3 Glass™ a special grade product.
AGY - April 1, 2008