In this issue: 1. X5 Product Announcement: new login to access X5 & The Plastics Web® 2. Updated Resin Pricing Report: latest trends and results 3. Save 60%: a Prospector 'Promo' you don't want to miss 4. Books: New Pocket Performance Specs for Thermoplastics (4th Ed.) 5. Q2 Material Updates Report: 3,201 new/updated materials added to X5

Dear Prospector Member,

Thank you for using Prospector and The Plastics Web™ as trusted tools to track down the answers you need about plastic materials to get your job done.

Our membership has grown to serve plastics professionals at 12,807 companies! The growth is exciting and power in numbers helps us provide you with the most up-to-date data (read more in the Q2 Materials Update Report below).

If you know of a colleague who could benefit from our services, please take a moment to send a short note to let them know about us.

Warmest wishes and thanks again!
The IDES Prospector Team

1. X5 Product Announcement: new login to access X5 & The Plastics Web®

Within the next few weeks we plan to release a new login page that makes it easier for you to access both Prospector and The Plastics Web®.

Click Here to see a 'sneak' preview of the new login page.

2. Updated Resin Pricing Report: latest trends & results from surveying resin buyers

We've gathered lots more resin pricing feedback and have published the new data in our Resin Pricing Report.

To view the complete report, login to Prospector and click on the 'Resources' tab.

3. Save 60%: a Prospector 'Promo' you don't want to miss!

To find out if someone at your company subscribes to Prospector so that you can get an account at 60% off, contact us at 800-788-4668 or 1-307-742-9227

4. Books: New Pocket Performance Specs for Thermoplastics - 4th edition

The fourth edition of Pocket Performance Specs for Thermoplastics was published in late August 2005 and is now available!

The new edition of this handy, pocket-sized reference book has been massively updated with the most recent property data for over 19,000 unique grades of themoplastic materials. New property tables, trade name directory and supplier directory top the list of enhancements providing you with an efficient method to quickly reference product data and contact information!

Click Here to order your copy today.

5. Q2 Material Updates Report: 3,201 new / updated materials added to X5

During the 2nd Quarter of 2005, we completely updated product information for Addiplast, Dow Plastics, DuPont Engineering Polymers, Elastogran GmbH, Innovene and Kingfa.

• Beginning material count (04/01/2005): 57,009
• Ending material count (06/30/2005): 58,956
• Net increase in materials: 1,947
  • New / Updated Materials: 3,201
  • Removed / Discontinued Materials: 531

To view the complete report, login to Prospector and click on the 'Resources' tab.

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