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4 Industry news


13 Fine lines: advances in melt filtration Suppliers of melt filtration systems continue to improve their offerings to help processors ensure efficient removal of contami- nants at finer levels – and with increasing automation


21 Light relief: foamed sheet Advances in foamed sheet include EPS production expansion, systems to imbue polymers with a microcellular structure, and a precise way to monitor the dosing of blowing agents


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29 Stabiliser products target plasticulture Additive suppliers have developed new antioxidants and UV stabilisers to protect compounds for challenging applications in a variety of markets. By Jennifer Markarian


37 Distributors increase profits in harsh market In polymer supply, Europe is increasingly becoming a distributors’ market, writes AMI Consulting. Producer partnerships are key to success, the consultancy says in this article, based on its new market report.


39 Pressed into action: thin wall packaging Speakers at AMI’s Thin Wall Packaging conference presented ideas on sustainability, design for recycling and many applications of new material grades – especially polypropylene (PP) COVER IMAGE: KP FILMS


45 Technology: Materials 48 Extruder of the month: Pack Klaipeda 50 Dates for your diary


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