Plastic Materials & Additives

Plastribution Launches New Elastomers Business

Leading polymer distributor, Plastribution, has recently launched a new business initiative focussing on elastomeric materials. Known as ‘Elastribution’, the enterprise will specialise in the sourcing and distribution of elastomers for rubber product processing and related […]

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New Vynacol Products Introduced as a Response to TiO2 Legislation

The impending EU classification of TiO2 (Titanium dioxide) as a category two carcinogen due to its inhalation hazard has increased European interest in the Colour Tone Masterbatch range of Vynacol, polymer specific, monopigment concentrates for […]

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Chem-Trend Showcases Revolutionary Preform Coating System

Chem-Trend, a global leader in high-performance release agents, purging compounds and other moulding products, participated in the development of a new preform coating system (PCS). This system enables preforms to be accurately sprayed directly after […]

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HEXPOL Launch Wire & Cable Compounds Portfolio

International Polymer Compounding Group HEXPOL has launched a comprehensive portfolio of wire and cable compounds, based on performance materials such as VMQ, advanced rubber technologies, additives and Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE).

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IMCD UK Launches New Medical Portfolio

Specialist medical polymer supplier, IMCD UK, has just launched a new medical portfolio which includes world-class polymers such as Topas for syringes, plus exciting new additions from Eastman and Rohm.

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Three Products from Ampacet Shortlisted for Prestigious Plastics Recycling Awards Europe

Three R3 Sustainable Solutions masterbatch products from Ampacet are finalists in the prestigious Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 in the Product Technology Innovation of the Year category. The award winners will be announced during the virtual event by […]

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Ampacet Introduces Earthy Mattes™ for a Sophisticated Frosted Effect

Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced Earthy Mattes™, a collection that provides an organic presence through mineralised hues that speak to our Earth’s shared history.

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HEXPOL TPE Expands Range of Biobased Thermoplastic Elastomers

International Polymer Compounding Group HEXPOL TPE has added more grades to its Dryflex Green family of Biobased TPE Compounds, with amounts of renewable content up to 90%.

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Ampacet Extends Availability of GermsClean

In response to the increased worldwide concern for sanitation and product safety, Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, now offers GermsClean™, an antimicrobial additive that provides effective, long-lasting protection against a wide range of harmful microorganisms […]

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Broadway Offers Sustainable Solution for Single-Use PPE

Personal protective equipment (PPE) has proved vital throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. However, the potential environmental burden cannot be ignored. Broadway Colour’s new marine-based Supra-Sustainable additive enables manufacturers to produce a wide range of PPE components […]

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