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05 Industry news The latest compounding industry news including international acquisitions and alliances, plus new investments and plant openings.
15 Compounding World Forum review Jennifer Markarian reports from the second Compounding World Forum, which took place in Philadelphia last month.
27 Additives for fi ne-tuning fi lm properties Peter Mapleston reviews developments in additives for polymer fi lms, including anti-fogging, anti-blocking, anti-slip and nucleating agents.
41 Making the cut: developments in pelletizers Peter Mapleston rounds up the latest launches and news from a selection of leading specialists in pelletizing systems.
53 Expanding opportunities: the latest foaming
agents Jennifer Markarian reports on recent developments in chemical foaming additives and masterbatches for polymers.
63 Compounding World Congress: previewing the
fi rst day We look ahead to the Compounding World Congress 2015, previewing the fi rst day of this new conference which takes place in Cologne, Germany.
69 PlastIndia makes its move India’s major plastics exhibition takes place next month at its new location in Gujarat. What can visitors expect?
77 Book reviews 82 Compounder of the month: Lamplast 84 Dates for your diary
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