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USDA Designates DuPont’s Sorona Fiber as BioPreferred Product

Kathleen Merrigan, the U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary, has announced a list of 11 biobased products that got the approval to utilize the new product label of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the biobased product meeting.

6 Apr 2011

Interstate Specialty Products Introduces Custom Rotary Die Cutting Service for Precision Plastic Components

Provider of custom die cutting services, Interstate Specialty Products, has launched a rotary die cutting service for mass production of accurate plastic components from a wide range of flexible and stiff foam materials.

6 Apr 2011

High Performance Polymer Based Solutions for Aircraft Interiors

Here at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hall B, Booth 5F33, SABIC Innovative Plastics is spotlighting high-performance thermoplastic resin, sheet, foam and composite solutions that are helping aviation customers meet the critical challenges of weight-out, regulatory compliance, and sustainability, while improving the flying experience.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 5 Apr 2011

Poliya Completes Cam Elyaf Resins Acquisition

Producer of composite resins and polymers, Poliya Composite Resins and Polymers proclaimed that it has completed the purchase of the Cam Elyaf Resins.

5 Apr 2011

Societe de Vin Internationale Supplies Wines in Plastic Containers

Major distributor of alcomalts, beers and fine wines, Societe de Vin Internationale LTEE has used plastic packaging for the first time to supply wines to its airline customer, Air Transat charter airline.

5 Apr 2011

RPC Supplies Plastic Tubs and Lids for Sainsbury’s Stain Remover

Packaging solutions specialist, RPC has extended its partnership with Star Brands, manufacturer of household cleaners, by supplying lids made from RPC Halstead and two plastic tubs made from RPC UKSC.

5 Apr 2011

Lindauer Dornier to Supply Equipment for Shandong Fuwei’s New BOPET Film Production Line

Chinese producer and supplier of biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET) films, Fuwei Films declared that its subsidiary Shandong Fuwei has inked a deal with Lindauer Dornier, an equipment distributor in Germany, to buy equipment for its new thick film BOPET manufacturing line in Weifang City, Shandong Province, China.

5 Apr 2011

NPE2012 Plastics Exhibition to be the Biggest Ever - Exhibition Area Now Expanded

With exactly a year to go before the start of the NPE2012 international plastics exposition, exhibit sales are already equivalent to 98% of the total occupied space at the last NPE in 2009, and they are certain to exceed that total as selling continues, it was announced today by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association.

4 Apr 2011

Polymer Group to Expand Spunmelt Production Capacity in South America and China

Developer and supplier of nonwovens and engineered materials, Polymer Group has declared its plans to invest in new, modern spunmelt production operations in China and South America to strengthen its footprint in these emerging industries.

4 Apr 2011

Perstorp Introduces New Portfolio of Products for Polyurethane Dispersions

Supplier of specialty chemicals, Perstorp has displayed its new line of products for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs), including Oxymer polycarbonate diols, high-end Capa polycaprolactones and Ymer N120, an innovative non-ionic dispersing monomer, at the 2011 European Coatings Show conducted in Nuremberg, Germany.

From Perstorp Holding AB 4 Apr 2011

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Plastics and Polymers News

USDA Designates DuPont’s Sorona Fiber as BioPreferred Product

Interstate Specialty Products Introduces Custom Rotary Die Cutting Service for Precision Plastic Components

High Performance Polymer Based Solutions for Aircraft Interiors

Poliya Completes Cam Elyaf Resins Acquisition

Societe de Vin Internationale Supplies Wines in Plastic Containers

RPC Supplies Plastic Tubs and Lids for Sainsbury’s Stain Remover

Lindauer Dornier to Supply Equipment for Shandong Fuwei’s New BOPET Film Production Line

NPE2012 Plastics Exhibition to be the Biggest Ever - Exhibition Area Now Expanded

Polymer Group to Expand Spunmelt Production Capacity in South America and China

Perstorp Introduces New Portfolio of Products for Polyurethane Dispersions

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How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

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High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Plastics and Polymers News

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

1Cost-Effective and Environmentally Benign Aluminum-Ion Battery

2Converting 2D Kaolinite into 3D Amorphous Cement

3Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

4Atomic-Scale Platinum Clusters for Efficient Catalysis

5Emerson Helps Oil and Gas Company Meet Emissions Standards with New Electric Dump Valves

6Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

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