The demand for components of high quality in large quantities and the shift of value chains to regions with low production costs are putting competitive pressure on many manufacturing operations. Often the only way to absorb this is through…

(CCEP), the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, has taken an important step on its journey towards 100% rPET for its plastic bottles by  funding CuRe Technology – a recycling start-up which seeks to provide a new lease of life…

Wilmington’s newest model of its popular LUMINA Pallateer Series of Plastics Pallet Molding Systems, the Model PM-3S, is capable of molding two of the same or two different pallets of sizes up to 52” x 48” and weighing from 16 to 50 pounds…

Teknor Apex Brings Global Commercial Availability and Application Support for Creamid Compounds, which Have Successfully Replaced Metals and Exotic Thermoplastics A new family of compounds from Teknor Apex Company raises the…

The Polyplastics Group announced the introduction of a new DURACON polyoxymethylene (POM) grade which delivers improved diesel fuel resistance for the production of injection molded automotive fuel system components. The new material…

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…

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…

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…

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President & CEO Tony Radoszewski: “The February 18 report released by Greenpeace is part of a targeted campaign against the nearly one million Americans employed by the plastics industry.…

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced two internal promotions to strengthen its sustainability and materials portfolios. Ashley Hood-Morley is now Senior Director of Sustainability and Materials, and Patrick Krieger is the…

Moog Inc. and the global technology company Voith Group and, both developers, manufacturers and suppliers of electric, hydraulic and hybrid drive solutions, signed the contracts to form the joint venture HMS – Hybrid Motion Solutions GmbH…

The demand for antibacterial cleaning supplies continues to climb in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and healthcare institutions are looking for effective alternatives to traditional solutions. To fill this need, Contec, Inc., the…

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) recently decided that it will acquire two Swiss engineering plastics recyclers, Minger Kunststofftechnik AG and Minger Plastic AG (collectively, the Minger Group), through its group company Mitsubishi…