Nylon is commonly used in the automotive industry due to its high heat resistance and good resistance to oils and fuels. However, with its well-balanced mechanical properties and suitability for being glass filled it can be used throughout multiple applications.
Sumika Polymer Compounds is known for its sustainable, robust and high performance PP compounds that are mainly used in automotive, white goods and various industrial applications. The group utilises feedstocks from a variety of sources to produce both mineral and wood-filled compounds.
We are pleased to announce that Plastribution Group is recognised as a Disability Confident organisation under a UK Government scheme. Reference Number: DCS032285.
Are restrictions in refined products from Russia causing spot C2 and C3 prices to come under pressure?
Katherine, Mike & Ian look at the factors affecting polymer pricing in our monthly Price Know-How Snippets video report.
Polyolefin buyers finally find some relief, whilst styrenic polymer buyers face renewed price inflation.
Energy price hikes, countered by a drop in oil prices, are expected to have knock-on effects for the polymer market. Mike, Katherine & Ian explore further in our latest Snippet.
Bio TPU™ by Lubrizol is a revolutionary line of bio-based* TPU (thermoplastic
polyurethane) that’s made with renewable-sourced material (content ranging from
approximately 30%–70%*). Bio TPU by Lubrizol provides the same performance
and benefits as traditional petroleum-based TPU and can range in hardness from
82 Shore A to 55 Shore D.
Surging monomer costs bring upward pressure to polymer prices.
Early indications of price hikes in April. Katherine & Mike explore the potential factors in our latest Know-How Snippet video.
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