The partnership between Accede Mold & Tool Co. (Rochester, NY) and Kebo AG (Neuhausen, Switzerland) combines the quality, attention to detail and nimble responsiveness of a private family-owned company with a global support network, said Accede.

As the European Chemicals Agency moves to identify the chemical as a substance of very high concern (SVCH), Dover Chemical (Dover, OH) reminds the plastics industry that it supplies a TNPP product that would not qualify as a SVHC within the current intention.

Polyethylene and polypropylene spot pricing remained weak, with losses averaging $0.01 to 0.02/lb, and contract decreases were confirmed for November.

The association’s Machinery Safety Technical Committee is seeking experts for four standards working groups related to extrusion, robotics, blowmolding and safety signs.