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PIE 883 of 10.05.2013

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VICTREX
PEEK HMF polymers compete with metals / Weight reduction and improved reliability help cut costs for manufacturers (09.05.2013)

TICONA
Super-reflective PCT grades launched for LED lighting applications (28.02.2013)

EPIC POLYMERS
“Strator” XC LFT PA 6.6 launched to replace metals (13.02.2013)

QUADRANT EPP
Advanced PTFE compound improves performance in extreme environment fluid processing components (20.12.2012)

SOLVAY
High temperature PPA resins launched for automotive applications / Designed to meet engine downsizing requirements (08.11.2012)

ENSINGER
Range of semi-finished polyimide materials is introduced / High thermal stability and strength (18.10.2012)

LEHMANN & VOSS
Additive and process combination produces tribologically optimised compounds lubricated for whole operating life (11.09.2012)

TEKNOR APEX
Reinforced PA compounds provide alternative to PA 12 in fuel lines (07.09.2012)

A. SCHULMAN
Introducing new “Schulatec” PEEK range / Collaboration with Solvay Advanced Polymers (06.09.2012)

AKRO-PLASTIC
New "Akromid" polyamide products introduced / More stringent standards targeted (03.09.2012)

SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA
Addition to range of PEEK medical resins / FDA approval for implants made in radio visible material (06.08.2012)

CEREPLAST
First EVA and TPE starch hybrids introduced (17.04.2012)

ARKEMA
New foam masterbatch for PVDF resins / Fine-tuning of foaming levels in continuous extrusion processes (29.03.2012)

EVONIK
“Care” range of medical polymers introduced (20.03.2012)

ENSINGER
Bubble-containing plastic developed for lightweight construction / Detectable plastic launched for food industry (01.11.2011)

EVONIK
PEEK polymer launched with improved impact strength (31.10.2011)

POLYONE
Carbon nanotube portfolio unveiled at “Brasilplast 2011” (25.05.2011)

SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS
Films down to six microns achieved from PAEK grade / Advantages claimed over PEEK in similar applications (13.05.2011)

SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS
New PEEK grade for wire and cable applications (18.04.2011)

EVONIK
Internally lubricated PPA increases gearbox efficiency (15.04.2011)

QUADRANT
Metal detectable engineering plastics for food contact (07.12.2010)

TICONA
LCP for extrusion added to “Vectra” range (24.09.2010)

CHEMPHY
First Chinese company to launch high heat engineering polymer range / Materials planned to replace PEEK (20.08.2010)

BASF
Orange pigment developed for engineering plastics / Versatile additive will be demonstrated at “K2010” (03.08.2010)

SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS
Pact with Entegris on carbon nanotube-based PEEK compounds / Applications in stock shapes (21.07.2010)

QUADRANT
Polyimides and PEEK for machined parts in electronics manufacturing / Ultra-high temperature operation (21.07.2010)

TICONA
Halogen-free LCPs launched for electrical applications (29.06.2010)

TICONA
PPS introduced for aggressive fuel environments (10.03.2010)

VICTREX
PEEK specified for robot speed reducers / Strength and elasticity retained / Reduction in production costs (08.01.2010)

SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS
Wear-resistant grades added to PEEK ranges (04.01.2010)

VICTREX
PEEK compound improves thrust washer lifetime (11.12.2009)

SOLVAY
Modified PEEK range launched / Suits applications where standard PEEK over-specified (15.10.2009)

QUADRANT EPP
Colours added to biocompatible PPSU range (07.08.2009)

DUPONT
New polyamide parts help boost efficiency (01.07.2009)

SOLVAY
New line of modified PEEK grades (30.06.2009)

ENSINGER
High temperature polyimide range extended (25.06.2009)

VICTREX
High performance polymer added to PEEK range (14.05.2009)

TICONA
Low viscosity PPS grade introduced (22.04.2009)

EVONIK
New PEEK grades for medical applications (14.04.2009)

TICONA
Low warpage LCP grade for E&E components (23.02.2009)

ASAHI GLASS
Fluorinated resin is free of PFOA (29.09.2008)

EVONIK INDUSTRIES
PPA polymer developed as metal substitute (23.09.2008)

POLYMER RESEARCH
German university scientists find new copolymer (29.08.2008)

ENSINGER
PEEK for thermoforming applications (30.04.2008)

EVONIK DEGUSSA
Scratchproof coating, PPSU, PA 12 and processing aids for K 2007 (09.10.2007)

BASF
New PPSU added to portfolio / “Only a few companies in the world” can manufacture (24.08.2007)

GE PLASTICS
Launch of "Extem" thermoplastic polyimide / USD 280m for production plants / Rollout in Q1 2007 (24.11.2006)

DUPONT
Composite reflector for LCDs launched (10.07.2006)

VICTREX
New range of high temperature blends (08.06.2006)

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