by Adam J. Wozniak, AMCO Polymers LLC Looking back on 2012 for one recipe of success has been difficult. Instead, many varied scenarios with the same innovative roots seems to be a constant with plastic converting companies that are thriving and staged for more growth in the coming year. Utilization of creative supply chains remains an integral part of their innovation and … [Read more...] about Material Trends to Watch
Resins
Why Plastic Flows Better in Aluminum Injection Molds
by David Bank, Aluminum Injection Mold Co., Dave Klafhen, Advent Tool, Ron Smierciak, Alcoa Forged and Cast Products There have been numerous articles published regarding the cycle time advantage aluminum molds have over steel when configured with the same gate, part geometry and cooling channels, but there is little specific information available to demonstrate why this … [Read more...] about Why Plastic Flows Better in Aluminum Injection Molds
Polycarbonate and ABS Engineering Resins Markets See Global Tightening
by Adrian Beale, CMAI Polycarbonate Current Market The first quarter of 2011 has seen a strong start to the year for polycarbonate markets in North America with ongoing supply restrictions, good demand and high costs prompting further price increase announcements from suppliers in March 2011. Bayer Material Science has restarted its polycarbonate operations at Baytown, Texas … [Read more...] about Polycarbonate and ABS Engineering Resins Markets See Global Tightening
Today’s Raw Material Market: Outlook and Opportunities
by Mike Bradley and Scott Horn, PolyOne Distribution At no time in the history of the plastics industry has there been an era of such dynamic change. Processors are dealing with slowing of demand due to the U.S. economy, higher prices for thermoplastics, and significant changes in the manufacture of thermoplastic resin, as well as restricted access to working capital through … [Read more...] about Today’s Raw Material Market: Outlook and Opportunities
Resin Purchasing Strategies
Plastics Business It's no secret that resin prices have increased, putting pressure on plastic processors and reducing bottom line profits. In a recent MAPP economic survey, more than 88 percent of executives responding indicated that they had seen price increases in the first quarter of 2008, continuing an 18 month trend of similar market volatility. Plastics Business … [Read more...] about Resin Purchasing Strategies