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5 News Ascend Performance Materials ends compounding in Netherlands; Gabriel-Chemie expands in Hungary; Coperion launches one-step recycled compounding system; US EPA lists VCM for High Priority risk evaluation; Compounding World Expo to launch in India; Eckart acquires Silberline; Westlake Global Compounds extends recycled options.
15 Growing demand for sustainable film The trend to greater recycled and bio-based content is driving innovation in additive solutions for production of performance films.
25 Pelletisers push the limits Today’s pelletising systems have to offer more than just cut quality. System developers are increasingly targeting energy efficiency, waste reduction, and downtime savings.
37 Sensing future for conductive plastics Increasing penetration of sophisticated electronic technology in sectors such as automotive is driving interest in electrically conductive plastic compounds.
50 Diary Advancing Technologies for Plastics Recycling
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