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05 Industry news JM Eagle latest; @PlasticsWorld tops 10,000 followers; Rajendra raises C-PVC production in India; Conair opens pipe testing lab; VDMA sees rising machine sales
11 Strong stuff: ETPs and composites Pushing chemical resistance and mechanical strength to the limit helps engineering plastics and composites compete with steel in demanding applications
17 Keeping it clean: melt fi ltration and screen changers The screen changer is a key factor in ensuring pristine polymer fl ow, to guarantee that products meet suitable quality standards. Lou Reade reports
23 Bright ideas: new titanium dioxide technologies Jennifer Markarian reviews the latest developments in titanium dioxide pigments for plastics masterbatches and compounds
31 Tracking titanium dioxide trends Ed Barlow of TZMI analyses how the titanium dioxide pigments market is shaping up after recent upheavals
35 Opportunities in Orlando The NPE exhibition returns to Florida this year, with a host of new features. Read about some of the highlights in our show preview
43 Technology: Materials 44 Technology: Machinery 48 Extruder of the month: Habia Teknofl uor 50 Dates for your diary
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