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5 Industry news


11 Sustained innovation in additives for PVC Development in PVC additive technology, such as stabilisers, aims to provide more sustainable options for construction and other applications, writes Mark Holmes


23 Vinyl destination: PVC recycling While European recycling of PVC stalled last year, the industry is still confident it can meet future targets to recycle the material – of 1m tonnes/year by 2030


29 Shot in the arm: medical tubing Vital for patient care, medical tubing can now be produced more accurately – and quicker – than ever before, thanks to advances in extrusion machinery and ancillaries COVER PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK


33 Machine output: extruder technology The extruders at the heart of the extrusion process – whether for pipes or profiles – continue to advance, with features including higher output and energy efficiency


39 Technology: Machinery 42 Extruder of the month: Prinsco 44 Dates for your diary


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