Compounding

Controlled Polymers is a global manufacturer of custom compounds and masterbatch for the medical technology and other industries.

Russia’s R&P Polyplastic says as little as 0.15wt.% addition enables painting on a conventional electrostatic painting line.

Carbon-fiber reinforced grade features 90%-reduced carbon footprint when compared to prime PA, with light weight, strength, and electrical conductivity.

Low dosages of the carbon allotrope significantly boosts yield strength, abrasion resistance.

Startup precedes shuttering of PP plant in Japan by parent company JPP.

The hybrid component integrated with adjustable air flow is smartly designed with easy-flowing polyamide, enabling use of smaller injection molding machines with lower clamping forces.

Company also announces closure of compounding operations at Kaiserslautern and Wehr, Germany, and Ferrara Marconi, Italy, sites.

The Radilon Mixloy materials from RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers have multiple automotive applications, including interiors and engine parts.

Japan’s Daicel will acquire the stake of partner Celanese in the engineering plastics joint venture. The deal is valued at $1.575 billion.

Asahi Kasei's Thermylene SoForm A Class-A surface material features low emissions and excellent scratch resistance; SoForm products are available and being considered for 2022 Model Year automotive interior programs, as well as industrial durable...