Color concentrates supplier adds to its R&D muscle

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[09/08/2010] Color concentrates and additive masterbatches supplier Plastics Color Corp. (PCC; Calumet City, IL), continues its expansion with the opening of... Color concentrates supplier adds to its R&D muscle - read more

Evonik: Price increase for PLEXIGLAS® and DEGLAS® sheet products

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[09/08/2010] Effective September 15, 2010, Evonik Röhm GmbH will increase the prices of its PMMA solid sheets and blocks, which it markets under the PLEXIGLAS® and DEGLAS® trademarks, by 12.. Evonik: Price increase for PLEXIGLAS® and DEGLAS® sheet products - read more

Kaneka files patent infringement lawsuit against SKC Kolon and its US affiliate

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[09/08/2010] Kaneka announced that it has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on 26 July 2010 (CST). Kaneka files patent infringement lawsuit against SKC Kolon and its US affiliate - read more

Kraton Polymers: Price Increases for SEBS and SEPS based polymers and compounds

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[09/08/2010] Kraton Polymers LLC (together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, "Kraton"), a global producer of styrenic block copolymers, announced a general price increase in Europe,.. Kraton Polymers: Price Increases for SEBS and SEPS based polymers and compounds - read more

PolyOne opens South Korea office

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[09/08/2010] PolyOne has announced the formation of PolyOne Korea Ltd. The new company established a business development office in Seoul, South Korea and named Mr. Tim Choi managing director. PolyOne opens South Korea office - read more

Remember: Fair Trade starts with you

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[09/08/2010] The 2010 Fall Conference of the American Mold Builders Association is being held in Washington, DC for the third year in a row, and every U.S. Remember: Fair Trade starts with you - read more

SO.F.TER. announces leasing of P Group

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[09/08/2010] SO.F.TER. has announced the signing of a lease agreement with P Group. The company said that this agreement is a further step in the strategy adopted since 2008 with the acquisition of Matrixx Europe and it will allow the development of several synergies: both companies operate in the same business and share the same "customer-oriented” philosophy so that their integration will put them in a position to respond adequately to future market challenges. SO.F.TER. announces leasing of P Group - read more

SPI Processors Conference launches in November

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[09/08/2010] SPI, the Plastics Industry Trade Association (Washington, DC), has let it be known that the organization's first Processors Conference will be... SPI Processors Conference launches in November - read more

Viscoelastic carpets

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[09/08/2010] Based on PU foams and a special textile fabric Bayer MaterialScience has developed a viscoelastic carpet. Walking across this carpet feels like walking over soft moss. BMS' licensee Kymo GmbH from Karlsruhe, Germany, will produce and market the carpet under the trade name Pure Moss. Viscoelastic carpets - read more

German firm buys Indiana's Unitek Sealing Solutions

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[07/08/2010] Plastics and rubber extrusion firm Unitek Sealing Solutions Corp. is making a strong move into injection molding -- and adding 39 jobs -- after... German firm buys Indiana's Unitek Sealing Solutions - read more