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05 Industry news The latest compounding industry news including international acquisitions and alliances, plus new investments and plant openings.
10 Fillers provide food for thought A Hong Kong based company has produced pens made using bioplastics containing 45 different fi llers reclaimed from food production factories.
13 Tracking titanium dioxide trends Ed Barlow of TZMI analyses how the global market for titanium dioxide pigments is shaping up after recent upheavals.
17 Bright ideas: new titanium dioxide technologies Jennifer Markarian reviews the latest developments in titanium dioxide pigments for plastics compounds and masterbatches.
27 Building strength with the latest reinforcing fi bres Peter Mapleston reports on new reinforcements for thermoplastics, including the latest developments in glass, carbon and basalt fi bres.
45 Much more than a soft touch – the latest TPEs Peter Mapleston looks at the latest advances in antioxidants and UV stabilizers to enhance the long-term performance of polyolefi ns and other thermoplastics.
57 The compounders’ guide to Fakuma Europe’s largest plastics show of 2014 is taking place this month. We take a look at the latest compounding related products on show at Fakuma.
79 Compounding World Forum: previewing day two We look ahead to the Compounding World Forum 2014, previewing the presentations lined up for the second day of this leading industry event.
88 Compounder of the month: Resin 90 Dates for your diary
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