New thermoplastic composites approach metal strength and modulus but with 40% lower density, enabling lighter, stronger parts ...

Innovations in thermoplastic composites from Domo Chemicals and Sabic offer weight reduction for EV battery enclosures and components.

Covestro AG has strengthened its offerings and capabilities in continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites in response to market trends and growing demand. The company has ...

German technology and automotive supplier Continental Corp. has completed its purchase of Italian thermoplastic hoses specialist Merlett Group. The acquisition, originally announced in July, will mark ...

Sweden-based Hexpol Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in thermoplastic compounder McCann Plastics LLC of North Canton from the McCann family for $120 million. McCann, which ...

Researchers at Michigan State University say they've developed a new biodegradable plastic alternative that's easier to compost. The team created a bio-based polymer blend that’s compostable in both ...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Celanese to acquire Omni ...

MALMO, Sweden—Hexpol has completed it acquisition of Ohio-based McCann Plastics L.L.C., bringing into the fold a profitable company that adds depth to Hexpol's thermoplastic compounding expertise and ...

The use of plastics materials has increased dramatically throughout the world over the past 50 years, and now stands at roughly 100 billion pounds. Commercial plastics are known as resins in North ...

New Struktol additives combat unwanted odors in recycled plastics while providing processing benefits for manufacturers ...