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Global conference manager AMI has announced that more than 250 companies have already booked booths for four exhibitions focused on plastics recycling, extrusion, compounding and testing, which will take place in Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 4-5, 2020. The Compounding World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo and Plastics Extrusion World Expo made their highly successful … [Read more...] about Over 250 Exhibitors Sign Up for Expanded Plastics Expos in Cleveland, Ohio

Richmond, Indiana-based Primex Plastics Corporation, a producer of custom extruded plastic sheet and roll products, has aggressively joined the fight against the COVID-19 virus by engaging its three divisions in producing vital materials for first responders and medical professionals. The company was able to quickly gear up in several ways after President Mike Cramer “made it … [Read more...] about Primex Divisions Join the COVID-19 Fight

SPE president Dr. Brian Landes and CEO Patrick Farrey have announced that while the organization was optimistic that SPE's annual ANTEC® conference could proceed as planned, the escalating concerns about COVID-19 and how it could affect our attendees' health and well-being made doing so impossible. SPE will not be holding ANTEC® in San Antonio this year but the organization … [Read more...] about SPE Announces ANTEC® 2020 Virtual Edition to Replace San Antonio Conference

Plasticos Flambeau, Baraboo, Wisconsin, a thermoplastics manufacturer, has introduced Dario Aranda as plant manager of its Saltillo manufacturing facility, having worked as its engineering and new programs manager since 2011. His new position includes the management and direction of all the plant’s production processes, as well as responsibility for improving workplace safety … [Read more...] about Plasticos Flambeau Announces New Plant Manager

The plastics committee (D20) for ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, is developing a proposed standard that will provide updated and accurate requirements and test methods for products manufactured from polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), a specialty plastic. The proposed standard (WK71564) covers material, dimensions, workmanship and properties for extruded … [Read more...] about Proposed ASTM Standard Will Update Requirements for PVDF Materials