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5 News Taro Plast expands in US; Covestro to build Chinese TPU plant; Entek opens Nevada wear parts facility; Sitraplas reveals €1m plant upgrade; Hubron partners in graphene compounds; KraussMaffei plans job cuts; LyondellBasell invests in APK recycling business.
15 Shining examples of pigment innovation The latest special effect pigments offer an enhanced sensory experience as well improving handling and sustainability.
27 LFTs gain from renewed focus on weight The developing EV market is opening new opportunities for weight and carbon footprint reduction, renewing interest in LFTs in automotive and beyond.
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41 Twin screw extruder makers target quality Twin screw compounding machinery makers are focusing development efforts on process efficiency, ease of use, and upcycling.
53 Nucleation delivers sustainability benefits Clarifiers and nucleating agents can make plastics clearer and stronger while improving productivity and recyclability.
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