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NEWS
Essentium unveils first coloured antistatic material for additive manufacturing in aerospace, defence 1
Epolin unveils visible opaque IR transmitting dyes for thermo-plastics, appoints new VP/GM 2
Tosaf flame retardant masterbatch maintains optical and mechanical properties of polycarbonate sheet 2
BRB Silicones appoints Maroon for US distribution, Andicor for distribution in Canada 2
Fraunhofer ICT develops plasma process to cut migration of DEHP plasticizers from blood bags 3
Ascend links with The S Group to commercialize Acteev Protect yarns and fabrics 4
Evonik signs Acnis to distribute Vestakeep PEEK biomaterials in France, Spain and Portugal 4
Grafe product protection also suitable for fibre applications 5
OCSiAl appoints graphene nanotube distributors for Canadian and Mexican markets 6
Americhem acquires Controlled Polymers, to expand reach in global healthcare market 6
Mauá is first Latin American site to produce Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer 7
BASF, BillerudKorsnäs develop home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging 7
Enviro and Michelin agree key principles in strategic partnership for tyre pyrolysis technology 8
Huber Engineered Materials to build solar array at Illinois fire retardants manufacturing plant 9
Songwon boosts commitment to Chinese coatings industry 9
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