Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Polyurethane industry to completely phase out use of HCFC blowing agents by 2030

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Graphene has potential in automotive, aerospace, wind energy, electronics industry

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China's GDP estimated to grow by over 8.5% in 2010

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Environment friendly green propylene technologies to be economical in future

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Rapid bridge replacement technology with plastic composites

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ETP increasingly replace metal in newer applications

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Active scavenging films are an efficient alternative to vacuum packaging, purging and flushing

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Processes and additives to produce food-grade recycled PET

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Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Will the upturn in economy negatively impact revival of growth seen in PVC flooring in 2008

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Polymers used for pipes are expected to grow at 11-12% until 2013 in China

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PET bottles analysed to be a greener alternative to aluminium cans and glass containers

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Renewable energy investment to rise by 23% in 2010

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Despite slowing demand growth in 2008, global growth for BOPP films to continue

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Growing demand triggers development of cost effective anti microbial additives

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A new multi layered bed sheet with excellent moisture absorption

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Aluminum molds from alloy materials for large production volumes

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Fiber reinforced composites have tremendous potential in wind energy despite disposal issues

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Europe's Injection Molding Sector to recover in 2010

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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Europe's profile sector severely affected by 2008 economic woes and limited credit

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Fiber reinforced composites have tremendous potential in wind energy despite disposal issues

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Europe's Injection Molding Sector to recover in 2010

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Thermal cycling of molding tools increasingly used for automotive applications

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New technique to produce electricity-conducting plastics could lower cost of solar panels

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Simple techniques to make plastic semi conductors more efficient

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Feedstock market growing at 3-3.5%, scouts for alternate sources to oil and gas

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Composite PU utility pole estimated to have a minimum life span of 65 years

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A kilometer long carbon nanotube fiber with excellent uniformity

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Green packaging to grow at 3.4% pa to almost half a million in USA by 2013

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Polycarbonate growth expected to slow down on declining demand from optical media segment

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Microcellular /foamed PET bottle could be used for hot filling of beverages

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Global economic slowdown adversely impacts styrenics business - further restructuring underway

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A special additive to produce antimicrobial textile

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US Wood Composite and Plastic Lumber Market to grow at over 10% until 2013

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Significant increase in cost of REACH legislation

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Magnetochromatic polymer beads to pave way for large size inexpensive outdoor displays

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Indian twin screw compounding equipment for US market

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New developments in nano composite compounding

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Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Biodegradable polymers market grew well despite a poor global economy in 2009

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ETP has good growth prospects in electrical/electronic market

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Correct method and material to clean extruders without damage

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Medical device product markets immune to economic woes of 2008-09

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Mega trends in Asia's medical device market

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Micro layered stretch films reach a new level of sophistication

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New regulations provide stimulus to development of environmentally friendly flame retardant additives

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Expandable microspheres offer an alternative to the foaming of thermoplastic elastomers

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PU window profiles with outstanding insulating properties, cost-effective production and installation

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An inherently clear flame retardant polyphosphonate polymer belonging to polycarbonate family

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Overcapacity expected in ethylene uptil 2013

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Bright future for nanotechnology in food || beverage packaging

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PE || PP grow in 2009 in China, but supply to outpace demand growth in 2010

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Growth in styrene that slowed in 2008, expected to remain slow until 2013

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Growth rate of High performance polymers continues to surpass GDP growth

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Nanomaterials and MWCNTs offer advantage as an aid to non halogen flame retardant systems

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PE bags less damaging to environment vs bags based on biodegradable polymers?

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Plastic composite building products offer advantages in construction industry

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3 layer pipes from random copolymer and homopolymer for use in hot water application

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Friday, February 26, 2010

Medical devices continue to be forerunners in the adoption of antimicrobial plastics

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Antimicrobial plastics used in medical devices prevent hospital related infections

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Continuous melt filtration offers better quality and longer production outputs

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Toy and houseware producers are increasingly developing eco friendly products

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IR pigments reflect solar radiation and keep polymer products cooler

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Aluminum Tooling offers added benefits for high-volume automotive parts

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Biaxially oriented PLA produced on existing BOPP equipment without much additional cost

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Polyamide growth to slow to 3% from 2009 until 2014

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Systematic processing window to produce injection molded parts of good aesthetics and good dimensions

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Monday, February 15, 2010

Europe is expected to see 3-4% decline of polymer growth in 2009

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Heat stabilizers to grow at 3% from 2008 until 2013

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Blends of PLA being developed to improve viability of PLA

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Internally heated runner provides better heating control and better economy

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Mineral fillers fulfill property enhancement requirements

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A new flexible camera from fiber and semi conducting light sensors

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Permanent antistats are gaining market share

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Amorphous polymers can produce transparent clear products

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Plastic tanks are better than concrete for rainwater storage

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

High performance additives- essential for success of wood plastic composites (WPC)

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Flame retardant polymer grades are increasingly required for electric/electronic || building industries

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Global specialty films market to reach US$29.77 bln in 2014

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European specialty medical packaging has better growth prospects

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Degradation additives in plastics evokes a mixed response from industry

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A demanding high-aspect ratio component for root canal filling produced by micro moulding

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Multi wall carbon nanotubes modified to resolve dispersion problems

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Kokneader ideal for large throughput of PVC compounds

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Monday, January 18, 2010

Adhesives find higher usage in automotive industry

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Medical device and pharmaceutical packaging to be significantly improved by 2020

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Fiber reinforced PU is used as ties or sleepers to support railroad tracks

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Plastics show sustainable promise for heat management in LED applications

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Upward bubble blown film from PP offer transparency, resistance to impact, puncture and tear

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Single-step process to convert cellulose biomass into PET intermediate chemical

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New steel alloy offers better advantages for molds

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Medical device production requires clean room environment

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Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Volatility of polymer prices reduces in 2009 - the year of recovery amid economic prudence

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Monday, January 04, 2010

Driven by demand from China, PVC is expected to grow until 2020

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Developments in plastics usage in underground pipes

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Biopolymers require special care for processing during injection molding

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Force sensitive polymers may play a vital role in future warning systems

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PU composite rolls have good potential for mining industry

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Healthcare industry is increasingly developing home- and self-care medical products

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Light curing adhesives offer advantages to medical device assembly

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Nanocomposites featuring polycarbonate to improve aircraft, computer electronics

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Incineration is the ideal disposal method for flexible PU upholstery

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