PolymaxTPE, a leader in elastomer solutions based in Waukegan, Illinois, has introduced a new TPE compound that surpasses TPU and TPSiV in demanding electronic applications. This innovative material is abrasion‑resistant, odor‑free, and exhibits exceptional adhesion to PC, ABS, and their blends. It’

Real‑time near‑infrared (NIR) measurement has moved beyond the realm of large resin manufacturers to small compounders, processors and recyclers. Modern NIR devices are lighter, cheaper and simpler to use than ever before. John Bogart, Managing Director of Kett US in Villa Park, Calif., says the com

Ineos Olefins & Polymers announced a long‑term partnership with waste‑management specialist Saica Natur to secure a steady supply of recycled low‑density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low‑density polyethylene (LLDPE). This collaboration will support Ineos’ commitment to meeting the rising deman

BASF’s Colors & Effects division has introduced Sicopal Black K 0098 FK, an alternative to traditional carbon black that now enjoys expanded FDA compliance. This pigment is one of the first recyclable black dyes approved for use in food‑contact applications, following its EU food‑contact approva

Polyplastics, headquartered in Japan with a U.S. office in Farmington, Michigan, is constructing a new cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) plant in Leuna, Germany. The facility will be operated by the company’s German subsidiary, Topas Advanced Polymers GmbH, and is slated to start up in mid‑2023. With a

DSM and 3D‑printing specialist Nedcam have joined forces to expand access to scalable Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) 3D printing. The partnership will deliver commercial FGF services built on DSM’s optimized pellet materials and will explore new tooling, large‑size, and circular end‑use applicati

Plastics used in healthcare devices, such as inhalers, must meet rigorous quality, performance, biocompatibility, and biotoxicity standards. In the medical and pharmaceutical sector, risk management is paramount. Manufacturers of devices and pharmaceutical packaging, along with their customers, mus

As the registration window closes, PT Technology invites industry professionals to join our PT Tech Days—a series of 21 live, free webinars that deliver actionable best‑practice insights right to your desk. These half‑day sessions, held every Thursday (except the Thanksgiving week Tuesday), pair fou

Arkema Group’s latest innovation, the ShieldUp Flex acrylic sheet, has debuted as the transparent roofing and cockpit glazing on renowned sailor and designer Lalou Roucayrol’s new trimaran, Arkema 4. The sheet can be manually bent without thermoforming, marking a major breakthrough that cuts both ti

Arkema of King King of Prussia, Pa., has launched a new high‑viscosity PVDF resin—Kynar Flex 3030‑50—tailored for extrusion processes. The material’s enhanced molecular weight and cross‑linking capability make it an attractive choice for wire and cable, fuel line, and industrial hose applications. K

Nova Chemicals has become the lead corporate sponsor of the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Initiative (GLPC), reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship. Launched on August 27, 2020, GLPC unites cutting‑edge capture and clean‑up technologies with community outreach to reduce, reuse, and re

Rainer Heubach, former chairman and owner of the Heubach Group, died on Oct. 21, 2020 after a brief illness in Salzburg. He had taken the reins from his father, Dr. Hans Heubach, in 1973 and guided the company from a regional player into a global leader in the color pigment sector. With facilities i

New York‑based SK Capital Partners has announced a strategic partnership with Techmer PM, acquiring a majority stake in the company. Techmer, founded in 1981 by Chairman and CEO John Manuck, remains a leading designer and producer of engineered compounds and color and additive concentrates for the p

Engel’s booth at the China Composites Expo (Sept. 2‑4) will spotlight its organomelt technology with live demos, sample parts, and video presentations that emphasize thermoplastic composite structures. The organomelt process has already proven its value in high‑volume production, notably in the full

Fibremod, an innovative carbon and glass fiber‑reinforced PP technology developed by Austria’s Borealis (U.S. office in Port Murray, N.J.), is now entering the North American automotive market from the company’s dedicated plant in Taylorsville, N.C. The facility, which began operations in 2019, is B

Albis Plastics (U.S., office in Duncan, S.C.) has completed the strategy and growth program announced in 2019, marking a new chapter in the 100‑year history of Germany’s Otto Krahn Group Holding. The resin distribution and compounding businesses are now operating as separate entities within the Otto

About the 20th SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition Due to the ongoing COVID‑19 pandemic, the 20th SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE) will be held virtually from September 9‑11, 2020. The event is recognized as the premier forum for automotive composites, a

General Polymers Thermoplastic Materials, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, has announced a strategic expansion of its national distribution network in the Western Midwest. The company will now serve the Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, and Dallas/Fort Worth Texas regions, broadening its footprint t

NeoGraf Solutions, a leading manufacturer of high‑performance natural and synthetic graphite sheets and powders headquartered in Lakewood, Ohio, has unveiled NeoNxGen Thermal Management Solutions – a new line of single‑layer flexible graphite heat spreaders engineered to replace the traditional mult

Why Post‑Baking Matters for Thermosets In semi‑crystalline thermoplastics, annealing refines the crystalline structure to improve mechanical performance. A similar concept applies to thermosetting polymers: post‑baking can drive additional crosslinking that may not be achieved during the molding cyc