Plastic Yard Signs Resist Heat and Corrosion and Create A Strong Curbside Impression
When Plasticade Products wanted to develop a strong, durable all-plastic real estate yard sign that could be easily installed and would not fade in the sun, it turned to custom compounder RTP Company for assistance.
RTP Company - October 29, 2008

Koattro New Family of Plastomers Enhances Performance of Polypropylene User in Elastic Applications
LyondellBasell Industries has launched a new range of butene-1 based polymers, marketed under the trade name Koattro.
LyondellBasell - October 28, 2008

Ticona 'Drop In' Halogen-Free Celanex® XFR® PBT — Processes Like Standard FR Thermoplastic Polyester
A BPT that processes like standard FR Thermoplastic Polyester, Ticona Engineering Polymers today announced an addition to its portfolio of XFR® halogen-free flame retardant polymers — the enhanced Celanex® 6842 series.
Ticona Engineering Polymers - October 23, 2008

LyondellBasell Launches New Hostalen ACP resin That Offers Advantages in Blow Molding Applications
Using its proprietary Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process technology, LyondellBasell Industries has launched a new high density polyethylene resin that offers outstanding benefits to converters of bottles for personal care and detergents.
LyondellBasell - October 23, 2008

LyondellBasell Launches Ultra-High Clarity, Low-Melt Flow Propylene-Based Copolymer
High-performance, premium Pristene RM2091 resin is produced using LyondellBasell's proprietary single-site catalyst and is being introduced as part of the new Pristene family of resins.
LyondellBasell - October 21, 2008

Borouge to Build Logistics Hub in Guangzhou, China
Borouge has today signed a service contract with Enpro Supply Chain Management Limited to build the Borouge Guangzhou Logistics Hub in the Nansha area of Guangzhou, China.
Borouge - October 21, 2008

APTIV™ Black Film in New Speaker Cone Design Delivers Superior Performance
When Audio Technology Engineering wanted to develop a revolutionary speaker cone for the automotive speaker market, it chose a laminated APTIV™ film from Victrex for the sandwich cone.
Victrex - October 20, 2008

New Universal Control Optimizes Uptime and Performance of Van Dorn Machines
Sumitomo-Demag has introduced the industry’s only OEM-designed, advanced control system that helps molders optimize the uptime and performance of their Van Dorn HT, HP and Classic machines.
Sumitomo-Demag - October 20, 2008

DSM Engineering Plastics and Ashland Distribution Change Strategy
DSM Engineering Plastics and Ashland Distribution intend to dissolve their distribution agreement in North America effective Feb. 1, 2009.
DSM - October 15, 2008

New DuPont™ Crastin® PBT Thermoplastic Polyester Grades Cut Costs With Super-Fast Molding Cycles
Molders can cut cycle time for PBT parts up to 30 percent with new super-fast grades of DuPont™ Crastin® PBT thermoplastic polyester.
DuPont - October 14, 2008

Arnite® XG from DSM Engineering Plastics: First Halogen Free PBT to Meet Both GWT & GWIT on End Products
Arnite® T-XG 510 PBT Halogen Free PBT grade, produced by DSM Engineering Plastics, has received VDE Approval for electrical insulating materials.
DSM - October 14, 2008

Merquinsa Announces New Bio TPU Grades at Fakuma 2008
Merquinsa is pleased to announce the launch of new Bio TPU grades at FAKUMA 2008.
Merquinsa - October 10, 2008

Ultra-thin Consumer Electronics Get Tough Thanks to Bayer MaterialScience’s Makroblend® UT5205 Resin
Finding the right material to give designers the freedom to feed consumers’ demand for compact, elegant devices that can stand up to the abuses of everyday life is a challenge Bayer MaterialScience LLC faced head-on with the introduction of its new Makroblend® UT5205 polycarbonate/ polyester resin.
Bayer MaterialScience - October 9, 2008

Bayer MaterialScience Pioneers Polyurethane Resin Transfer Molding for Composites with Added Strength, Eco-Friendliness
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is pioneering the use of polyurethane resin in the Resin Transfer Molding technology process. Read on to learn more.
Bayer MaterialScience - October 8, 2008

Townsend’s Polymer Services and Information Announces the Addition of Joseph Congdon as Director Global Polypropylene Consulting
Global plastics information and services provider Townsend Polymer Services and Information announced today that Joseph P. Congdon has joined the company as Director Global Polypropylene Consulting.
Townsend Polymer Services and Information - October 7, 2008

LyondellBasell Launches New-Generation Polyethylene Adhesive Resin Used in Steel Pipe External Coatings
LyondellBasell Industries has launched a new polyethylene adhesive resin that addresses customer needs in the rapidly-expanding pipe coatings industry.
LyondellBasell - October 7, 2008

Autoliv Introduces New Environmentally Friendly Steering Wheel Material
Autoliv Inc. has developed a new material for steering wheels that is more environmentally friendly and offers several other advantages that will be shown at the upcoming Paris Auto Show.
Autoliv Inc. - October 3, 2008

Long Fiber and TPE Combine to Create Stylish Handles for Ergonomic Line of Axes and Hatchets
When Garant wanted to develop an innovative line of axes and hatchets that could withstand the rigors of hard use when felling, trimming or pruning trees, splitting wood, or driving stakes, they turned to custom compounder RTP Company for assistance.
RTP Company - October 2, 2008

A. Schulman Introduces New TPE Soft-Touch Injection Molding and Slush Products in Europe
A. Schulman today announced the European launch of two new thermoplastic elastomer products for automotive applications – Invision® VX EP ultra high-flow TPE, and Invision® SLX slush TPE.
A. Schulman - October 1, 2008

Bayer MaterialScience Enters Joint Development Agreement with Lighting Science Group for LED Lighting Advancements
To advance its position on the cutting edge of plastics for LED technology, Bayer MaterialScience LLC has entered into a joint development agreement with Lighting Science Group.
Bayer MaterialScience - October 1, 2008

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