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EASTMAN
Copolyester for rigid medical packaging launched in Europe
15.12.2011
ENSINGER
Engineering plastics for high temperature use / Improved sliding and frictional characteristics
14.12.2011
BOREALIS
First PP grade for squeezable tubes is specified for L'Oréal Clube
14.12.2011
SYNBRA TECHNOLOGY
Heat resistant injection mouldable PLA polymer launched
13.12.2011
PLASTICS COLOR
Non-brominated PP flame retardant introduced
12.12.2011
SIDEL
Joint success with beverage majors Refresco and PepsiCo in environment awards / Dry contamination technology saves on materials and energy usage
07.12.2011
MANULI STRETCH
New solutions for pallet wrapping / Pre-stretched recyclable LLDPE and versatile three layer films
07.12.2011
UPM
Wood fibre-based composite available in three grades
06.12.2011
BASF
EVOH film protects powders from oxygen penetration
01.12.2011
NATIONAL COMPOSITES CENTRE
Formal opening of focal point for UK composites development / Key resource, says GKN Aerospace / 8% annual market growth forecast
30.11.2011
BOREALIS
Random PP copolymer for thin walled food packaging
29.11.2011
DANONE
Follow-up: End to legal dispute over advertisement of PLA yogurt tub / Compromise reached with German environmental group
23.11.2011
DUPONT
Impact-modified POM for automobile interiors / Low VOC emissions meet industry requirements
10.11.2011
RPC KERKRADE
La Williams quality sauces introduced in new squeezable PP multilayer bottles
10.11.2011
ELMIRA
Bio-based high impact pre-pregs introduced / High water and chemical resistance / Flame retardant version to be follow
09.11.2011
TICONA
New enhanced-resistance POM competes with PA / Automotive applications targeted
08.11.2011
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
SABIC
New addition to PP “Flowpact” range / Designed for thin-wall containers such as margarine tubs
28.10.2011
KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST
Ultra high barrier film for pharma packaging applications
27.10.2011
BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE
New PU-based composite systems for large windmill blades / More productive operation
27.10.2011
BASF
“Ultramid Endure D3G10” shown at Fakuma
26.10.2011
HENKEL
WPC additives improve fibre adhesion / R&D project with Tecnaro
25.10.2011
BIO-ON
PHA certified as biodegradable in water / World's first biopolymer made from sugar cane waste
24.10.2011
PQ
Titanium dioxide replacement introduced
20.10.2011
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