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5 News SI Group partners with Dingjide; Modern Dispersions expands in US; Owens Corning mulls glass reinforcement exit; India’s Chini to build industrial-scale PLA plant; Sukano takes stake in KAYS; Ineos cracker project faces more challenges; registration opens for European plastics expos.
15 LFTs rise to the challenge Long fibre reinforced thermoplastics (LFTs), either used alone or in hybrid constructions, are delivering the performance and
weight savings required for the most demanding applications. COVER PHOTO: AVIENT
25 Twin screw extruder developments The latest technical developments in twin screw compounding extruders aim to improve precision and productivity while reducing waste and energy use.
33 Making plastics look special New special effect pigments meet market needs for transforming product appearance while maintaining material recyclability.
43 Putting materials to the test Materials testing is a key part of the compound development and production process and today’s focus on recycled polymers makes it even more essential.
56 Diary
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