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An increasing amount of the thermoplastic elastomers from Hexpol TPE are being produced with maritime waste recyclate. The Malmo, Sweden-based compounder has partnered with green plastics company ...

Decluttering is the new freedom, and for vehicle owners, it is the way to transform a car interior from a cramped space into a personal sanctuary. To tame the mess, securing and stashing small items — ...

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.—United Soft Plastics, a manufacturer and custom compounder of thermoplastic elastomers, has opened a new 10 million-pound-per-year production facility in Houston. The new plant, ...

Commodity resin prices were steady to slightly higher, as trading activity improved and widespec availability increased. Plastics spot-trading platform, The Plastics Exchange (TPE) noted that Generic ...

TPEs, a varied class of compounds that are easier and greener to process than thermosets, are gaining acceptance in industries including automotive and medical. Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are ...

Cleveland-based plastics producer offers recycled-content polymers customized for automotive interior component production. The new Avient polymers, which contain 35 percent or 45 percent PCR content, ...

PAWTUCKET, R.I.—Custom compounder Teknor Apex Co. has launched a new eco-conscious Monprene thermoplastic elastomer that incorporates a "world's first" patented plastic substitute. The Pawtucket-based ...

BIC, a stationary, lighter and shaver manufacturer based in Clichy, France, is partnering with Avient, a polymer material provider based in Avon Lake, Ohio. The two will produce a handle using more ...