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Tekni-Plex, Inc. is announcing a $15 million investment in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China, near Shanghai. It represents the single largest recent investment by Tekni-Plex and reflects the growing needs of the…

TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, and Komax, a pioneer and market leader in the field of automated wire processing, have partnered on the production of harnesses on the Komax Omega 740/750 automatic harness…

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) had announced that its next training seminar for the energy industry would be in Houston. Focusing on the proper use of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and composite pipe for oil and gas gathering…

We are pleased to announce an all asset acquisition of the VacPro, Armor and RV related commercial, industrial and swimming pool hose lines of Smooth-Bor Plastics.  This asset acquisition by the Plastiflex Group will not include this line…

Small, but critical, components such as seals, O-rings, gaskets, and hoses are exposed to the harshest environments in oil & gas operations or as parts of vehicle engines. Fluoroelastomers are often the top choice for these tiny rubber…

NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has developed a new smooth tube made of thermoplastic elastomer. The TP Flex is light, flexible and significantly reduces the pressure drop of the fluid that flows…

The COVID-19 pandemic has made an unprecedented impact on communities worldwide. Our thoughts and concern are with all those whose lives have been affected. To support the global response to this crisis, the Tetra Laval Group will donate…

Vibhash Solanki has been appointed new Sales Director of the Sales & Service Centre Romaco India, which opened in July. He will be responsible for marketing Romaco’s six product lines on the Indian subcontinent. Mr. Solanki will oversee…

Huntsman Corporation has appointed Rahul Tikoo as managing director of both the corporation’s business in the Indian Subcontinent and its Polyurethanes division in India, which will be effective on July 1. In his dual role,…

Q1 2017 sales rise by 25 percent to EUR 2.4 billion EBITDA pre exceptionals increases by 25 percent to EUR 328 million EBITDA margin pre exceptionals at 13.7 percent Net income improves by 47 percent to EUR 78 million…