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Clariant debuts new generation sustainable lubricant for PVC in Europe

Clariant debuts new generation sustainable lubricant for PVC in Europe
Clariant introduces a new generation of lubricant based on a renewable source to the PVC processing community, in support of the global trend away from lead-stabilized PVC processing compounds.
2012-04-24

Kraiburg TPE Compounds in Leica Cameras

Kraiburg TPE Compounds in Leica Cameras
Kraiburg TPE compounds ensure a steady hand for sharp, clear pictures. Precisely dimensioned TPE mats serve as reinforcement material for the grips of the Leica S2 camera and the Ultravid binocular series.
2012-04-23

Thermostat housing for VW: Ultramid HRX in production

Thermostat housing for VW: Ultramid HRX in production
Since February 2012, thermostat housings molded from Ultramid® A3WG6 HRX are in use at VW.
2012-04-23

UCC Opens New European Facility

UCC Opens New European Facility
Uniform Color Company inaugurates new masterbatch production site in Voderady, Slovakia.
2012-04-23

Extended Systec C machine series in the focus of the Chinaplas presentation by Demag Plastics Machinery (Ningbo)

Extended Systec C machine series in the focus of the Chinaplas presentation by Demag Plastics Machinery (Ningbo)
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig/Germany and its Chinese subsidiary Demag Plastics Machinery (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at the Chinaplas 2012 a total of five machines, including two models of its Systec C all-purpose machine from Chinese production.
2012-04-20

A Success by Many Measures: NPE2012 Far Surpassed NPE2009 and was Most International of All

A Success by Many Measures: NPE2012 Far Surpassed NPE2009 and was Most International of All
First SPI Expo Held in Orlando, Florida Was in Line with the Greatest NPE Successes of the Past while Offering Exciting Innovations.
2012-04-19

Advanced Drainage Systems Announces New Geogrid Products

Advanced Drainage Systems Announces New Geogrid Products
Advantages for Light to Heavy Duty Road, Wall and Slope Reinforcement Projects.
2012-04-18

NatPET launches high-clarity polypropylenes for thin-walled packaging

NatPET launches high-clarity polypropylenes for thin-walled packaging
Random copolymers enhanced in clarity and dimensional stability using Milliken’s additive Millad NX 8000.
2012-04-18

Increased payload, reach and value from Wittmann Group’s new W821 robot

Increased payload, reach and value  from Wittmann Group’s new W821 robot
The Wittmann Group has launched a new and improved version of its popular W821 linear robot. The new features on the new robot come at no extra charge and the new models are available now from the Wittmann Group worldwide.
2012-04-18

SPI and NAPCOR announce grant recipients for model PET thermoform recycling program

SPI and NAPCOR announce grant recipients for model PET thermoform recycling program
The Plastics Industry Trade Association (SPI) and the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) announced today that three United States recycling operators have been selected to receive grants toward establishing model programs for collection and intermediate processing of PET thermoformed packaging.
2012-04-18