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5 Industry news Europe on course to meet 2020 PVC recycling target; German exports rise 8% in 2017; Bangladesh plastics is booming
13 Standing out at NPE 2018 We pick out some highlights from the recent NPE 2018 show
17 The die is cast…in virtual terms Simulation software is critical in helping to design and improve the performance of profile dies, for a wide range of applications
25 Building a future: infrastructure pipe Infrastructure pipe is expected to last a long time – which is why much of the work in this area focuses on identifying and fixing pipe failure
33 Getting it together: plastic pipe joining Plastic pipe offers many advantages over other materials – including the ability to join different sections together quickly and efficiently
39 Event preview: CWE and PRWE AMI’s first Compounding World Expo and Plastics Recycling World Exhibition take place in Essen, Germany in June
43 Tough stance: latest in corrugated pipe A redevelopment in Canada is just one example of how corrugated pipe helps contractors deal with demanding conditions
46 Event Preview: Polymer Testing Europe We take a look at the programme and speakers at the Polymer Testing & Analysis conference in Berlin in September
49 Technology: Materials 50 Technology: Machinery 54 Extruder of the month: Poloplast 56 Dates for your diary
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