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5 News Sirmax prepares for generational transition; Wipag invests in new capacity; TotalEnergies Corbion halts plans for PLA plant in France; Orion Performance Compounds starts production in US; Borealis buys recycled compound maker Rialti; German machinery makers see order intake slow.
14 New EC rules on lead in PVC The European Commission has published a new regulation covering lead in PVC, including new measures to allow recycling of ‘legacy’ compounds into new products.
17 Providing plastics with protection COVER STORY: Antimicrobial additives can slow or eliminate bacterial growth in plastics. We look at the latest additive and regulatory developments
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27 Measuring up for colour Digital workflows in product and compound development are driving innovation in colour measurement and communication.
37 Getting on top of bad odour Increasing use of recycled resins means getting to grips with the challenge of bad odour. We look at the latest additive options.
47 Smart feeding delivers efficiency Feeding and dosing equipment makers are finding smart ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste and provide more precise control.
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