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In July, L/LDPE prices were largely rolled over in line with unchanged ethylene contract price. The L/LDPE market was well balanced as producers managed production to match the low level of demand. One major producer recently called force majeure for LDPE while another plant is down for maintenance. LLDPE supply is tighter than for LDPE […]
Although November got off to a slow start at the PlasticsExchange, the resin clearinghouse was pleased to report in its Market Update that October was its best month for spot resin trading so far this year. Pricing across its marketplace the week of Oct. 30 was mildly mixed, with polyethylene (PE) grades shedding a half-cent […]
World’s smallest piezoresistive, media-isolated pressure sensor – launched by Kistler Winterthur, April 2022 Kistler’s new 4017A piezoresistive absolute pressure sensor combines excellent measuring features with universal applicability. Thanks to its compactness, innovative design and outstanding media compatibility it is optimal for use in engine development as well as hydraulic and pneumatic applications, in both hot […]
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Stunning architecturalapplications shining a light on the potential of anodizing aluminum Clariant has been providing dyes and colorants for finishing anodized aluminium for more than half a century and a unique three-way partnership is highlighting the design possibilities using this special process. Almost one-hundred years ago aluminum revolutionized the world with the discovery of new […]
Michel Carreiro appointed new Managing Director of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Brazil 45-year-old heads up the development of the subsidiary and will help address high energy costs in Brazil by introducing the market to the wider benefits of all-electric injection moulding technology . Schwaig, December 2021 – Effective 10 September 2021, Michel Carreiro is confirmed as […]
Ascend to expand compound production to Latin America HOUSTON – December 8, 2021 – Ascend Performance Materials has announced plans to purchase a compounding facility in San Jose Iturbide, Mexico, growing its global footprint and expanding production capacity for high-performance engineered materials. The purchase agreement includes the assets of DM Color Mexicana, a joint venture […]
SABIC Committed to High-Performance Polymer Solutions for Safer, Sustainable, Scalable and Efficient E-Mobility and Energy Storage SABIC’s theme at this year’s Battery Show in Stuttgart approaches the industry with a bold claim of ‘Powering Excellence in Batteries and Energy Storage’ across mobile and stationary application areas with one of the broadest offerings of thermoplastic polymers, […]