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4 News News from the global plastics compounding industry


13 Fibres for compound reinforcement New products and developments in fibre reinforcement highlight the push to even higher strength, dimensional stability, and durability for thermoplastics, as well as improving sustainability and processing. By Jennifer Markarian


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19 Minerals and more: new fillers and sources Carbon footprint is of increasing importance for mineral and alternative fillers, while also keeping cost reduction and functional performance in mind. Jennifer Markarian reports


29 Suppliers gear up melt filter capacity Next-generation filtration solutions are addressing throughput and polymer quality needs. Chris Saunders reports on new and enhanced technologies


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35 Moving beyond PVC regulation Suppliers of PVC stabilisers say there is an evolving role for additives, one which builds on regulatory change to enable progress in compound performance. By Chris Saunders


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