The additive developed by Tosaf for polyolefin nonwoven fabrics and films will be used in the production of disposable face masks, protective apparel, and similar medical products.

“An existing medical customer asked if we could help it meet the increased demand for their ventilators,” said Mack Molding President Jeff Somple. “After a quick analysis, the team determined the work would outpace our current capacity, so we...

Tekni-Plex, Braskem, and Dana provide support to help speed execution of personal protective equipment.

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University in Israel have embedded metal nanoparticles in a polymer that can be painted or sprayed on surfaces such as doorknobs. The slow release of ions with strong anti-viral properties makes the coating effective for...

Fresh off its series of online ANTEC 2020 meetings, the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) is inviting members and interested parties to a virtual event devoted to the use of plastics in aerospace on May 18 and 19.

A review of how the top 10 manufacturing states have dealt with the pandemic thus far and a projection of when they might see their last COVID-19-related death.

Despite reduced hours and staff shortages, IK study shows that packaging is less affected than other plastics processing sectors.

Ninety-seven percent of plastic artificial flowers come into the United States each year from China, but we cannot look at that through the same lens as the importation of 90% of our antibiotics.

Analysts trim their outlooks due to COVID-19; European electric vehicle registrations reach record high despite economic chaos; polypropylene compounds market to be severely impacted.

Just over 60% of respondents reported that they are in full operation, followed by 23% who indicated that their operations are running between 50 and 75% of capacity. Mold makers serving the medical sector are faring better than others.