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News 28.12.2016

INDEVCO and Napco to unveil MicroMB plastic compounds at Arabplast 2017

INDEVCO and Napco will exhibit new MicroMB plastic compounds for the first time during Arabplast 2017.

News 21.12.2016

WITTMANN BATTENFELD is looking forward to Interplastica 2017

The leading Austrian group is about to present its servo-hydraulic SmartPower injection molding machine series with automation at the Moscow’s trade fair.

News 21.12.2016

FKuR Polymers expands portfolio with new TPE and Bio-TPE grades

The compounding specialist FKuR Polymers has expanded its portfolio of polyolefin compounds and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for injection molding and extrusion applications.

News 14.12.2016

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics qualified as injection molder of Solvay’s Torlon® PAI in China

News 14.12.2016

VICTREX™ PAEK polymer is used to produce innovative injection-molded connector

Rampart Products develops next generation HPHT electrical connector using VICTREX™ PAEK polymer to reduce downtime and system costs.

News 07.12.2016

Softell textile by LyondellBasell for injection-molded automotive interior parts

Parts injection molded from new the PP product offer a textile-like finish, treasured by today’s material designers and engineers in the automotive.

News 22.11.2016

ASACLEAN™ sets new standards in purging with UF2 compound

The new UF2 compound is the best fit for purging in injection molding and cast and blown film production : You get a more rapid cleanup with less product.

News 22.11.2016

High-temperature stable and electroplatable

New copolycarbonate blend from Covestro for parts with a metallic finish.