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5 News Benvic to be acquired by ICIG; Sinochem starts up Elix compounding unit; Avient exits distribution; KraussMaffei moves into new extrusion plant; Sirmax plans third US production facility; Silon sells fibres to focus on compounds.
15 Sustainable innovation in pigments Aside from the obvious aesthetics, pigments for plastics are increasingly playing a role in energy saving, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
25 K2022 Preview: Materials and additives The world’s largest and most international plastics trade fair opens its doors next month in Dusseldorf in Germany. We look at some of the planned introductions in materials for compounders.
51 Taking bioplastics to the next level Developments in blending and additives could result in bioplastic compounds that better match the performance and processing of traditional alternatives.
65 Growing demand for stable plastics Sectors as varied as agriculture and automotive are seeking more effective stabilisers that meet performance demands for both virgin and recycled resins.
75 US expo delivers expert insight The upcoming free-to-attend Compounding World Expo conference, which takes place in Cleveland, OH, US, in November, will present valuable market and technical insight.
82 Diary
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