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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM), a global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastics, has been perfecting its KyronMAX® platform since 2014. KyronMAX® polymers are now 20% lighter and 20-50% stronger, exhibiting tensile strengths above 61,000 psi (420 MPa) and modulus above 6,300,000 psi (43.5 GPa). A series of the highest-performance carbon fiber … [Read more...] about MCAM Commercializes Injection Moldable Polymer Compounds

Husky Injection Molding Systems, Bolton, Ontario, Canada, a technology provider to the plastics processing community, has launched its NexPET™ system – a mid-volume PET preform molding solution purpose-built to help producers introduce multiple new applications into the market more quickly and cost-effectively than ever before. Built upon Husky’s technology, the NexPET™ … [Read more...] about Husky Launches NexPET™ Preform Molding Solution

iD Additives, Inc., a leading North American supplier of additives that include foaming agents, purging compounds and rust remover and preventatives, has announced it will be adding new products to its Eco-Pro 360 product line. Effective immediately, the company will be distributing products from Chemagineering Corporation designed to clean and maintain cooling lines in … [Read more...] about iD Additives Adds Products to Its Eco-Pro 360 Rust Removal and Cooling Channel Cleaning Product Line

Stocking distributor Chase Plastics, Clarkston, Michigan, has announced the kick-off of its annual holiday Giving Card Campaign. In its fifth year, the effort is a tradition that provides the opportunity to nominate a charitable organization to receive a $1,000 donation. Entrants can log onto www.chaseplastics.com/giving to nominate a favorite charity through Dec. 15. The … [Read more...] about Chase Plastics Announces Fifth Annual Giving Card Campaign

by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business America's population is becoming increasingly diverse – so is America's workforce. Manufacturers know that broadening their hiring horizons to be inclusive and diverse – in terms of gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, education, military service and physical ability – is a key factor in finding much-needed new … [Read more...] about Top 5 Tips for Upping Diversity and Inclusion