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Smithers Rapra appoints new business manager
Mike Nichols has been appointed business manager – Physical Testing for independent polymer consultants Smithers Rapra.
Global Thermoplastics integrated with Fortis
Global Thermoplastics, LP, a manufacturer of engineered compounds for plastic moulding applications based in Texas, USA, has been acquired by a US private equity fund.
Indian order for underwater pelletizing
German company BKG Bruckmann & Kreyenborg GmbH has supplied eleven underwater pelletizing lines to an Indian compounder.
Miniature twin screw extruder for R&D
The Brabender® Mini-Compounder TSE 12/36 is a new miniature twin screw extruder which is suitable for research and development in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Global Thermoplastics integrated with Fortis
Global Thermoplastics, LP, a manufacturer of engineered compounds for plastic moulding applications based in Texas, USA, has been acquired by a US private equity fund.

Implementing REACH - the challenges ahead
The European Parliament has adopted the proposals for the registration, evaluation and authorization of chemicals. Plastics Additives & Compounding reports on what is now required to comply with REACH.
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Strengthening compounds through fibre reinforcement
Plastics continue to replace traditional materials such as metals in many high performance applications. Developments in fibre reinforcement for thermoplastics is helping to accelerate this trend. Jennifer Markarian reports on some of these developments and improvements in how fibres can be incorporated effectively into plastics.
Wire and cable compounding: meeting the production requirements
Compounding for wire and cable applications makes a number of varied demands on extrusion machinery. Jennifer Markarian looks at some of the equipment on the market and discusses some of the issues that need to be considered by the wire and cable manufacturer.
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Wood-plastic composites: current trends in materials and processing
The aesthetic and low maintenance properties of wood-plastic composites are continuing to drive growth in wood replacement applications. Volumes are growing, both in North America where the market is well established, but now also in Europe where it is now starting to get a foothold. Jennifer Markarian reports for Plastics Additives & Compounding.
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