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Also in this issue, there are several upcoming webinars, two on lowering part costs and one to learn why Polyproplylene prices are going up. |
- The IDES Team
Comprehensive Portfolio & Application Assistance for High Performance Plastic Connectors
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Designing connectors for high performance applications is an ongoing compromise: strength vs. processability, stiffness vs. ductility, and extreme environments vs. price.
SABIC Innovative Plastics is proud to offer a unique, broad portfolio of specialty resins and compounds for your high performance connector solutions. You will also be able to request technical help from SABIC Innovative Plastics who has deep technical resources to assist you in making your connector application a success.
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Webinar Tomorrow! Reduce Overall Part Costs With MetaLX Polymers
Thursday, October 8, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
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Join Paul Spevetz, Product Marketing Manager - Automotive Interior and Exterior Applications for Ticona, as he explores using Ticona MetaLX™ metal-effects polymers to help eliminate the need for paint and other secondary operations.
Ticona MetaLX™ metal-effects polymers deliver visual impact of metal but reduce scrap costs and environmental challenges associated with painting and plating. Whether replacing painted plastic or metal, MetaLX metal-effect polymers can help reduce costs and deliver design appeal.
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Webinar: Polypropylene - Where is the Market Headed & Where Will It Be?
Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
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This webinar will focus on why polypropylene prices are going up and will also discuss today's Global Polypropylene Market. They will present a recap of the previous quarter and a look forward. Learn more about the key market drivers that affect polypropylene pricing and how your company can reduce resin spend by reacting correctly.
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Webinar: Energy Efficiency - Best Practices for Lowering Total Part Cost
Thursday, November 5, 2009 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
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Rising energy costs are a serious concern for manufacturers in plastics industry. Increasing the energy efficiency of your operation is one of the fastest and easiest ways to reduce your produced part costs, improve your bottom line, and reduce your organization’s carbon foot print. Additionally, the new carbon cap-and-trade program which calls for 14% below 2005 levels by 2020 and 83% below 2050, forces energy intensive manufacturers to identify energy reduction opportunities.
In this webinar Husky’s Manufacturing Advisory Services team will present some best practices that will help you become more energy efficient, enhance your competitiveness, and help you to achieve and sustain the lowest part cost by focusing on:
- Energy Management
- Identifying the Energy savings opportunities
- Energy monitoring
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