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05 Industry news JM Eagle sues whistleblower; Pexco expands in Mexico; Molecor extends into South East Asia; ADS pipe certifi ed in Florida; German machinery sales dip in 2013
11 Europe’s machine makers back on track Plastics and rubber machinery makers have bounced back from the global recession, according to Euromap. Chris Smith reports
17 Polyolefi n perks Polyolefi ns are highly adaptable materials, and can be used in a variety of industries – from brewing to aquaculture. Lou Reade reports
23 Performance boost Screw redesign can help to boost the output and effi ciency of extrusion machines
27 The white stuff Peter Mapleston looks at the latest developments in titanium dioxide pigments for plastics, including new challengers to the established suppliers and technologies
37 Showstoppers in Shanghai We preview this year’s Chinaplas, which will showcase everything from multi-layer pipeheads and wood plastic composites to recycling lines and ancillary equipment
47 Technology: Materials 48 Technology: Machinery 52 Extruder of the month: Grupo Plasticos Ferro 54 Dates for your diary
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