Mike Boswell aka @polymerman explains how polymer producers aim to maximise profit by minimising production costs. However, overproduction in a market with excess capacity may lead to lower prices and force less efficient producers to shut down.
Kevin Brownsill, head of Technical: Learning and Development at Intertronics, shares advice on what to consider when specifying a structural adhesive for a high performance application.
Lionweld Kennedy comments on the significant benefits that GRP composites hold for the construction industry; proving to be an innovative and sustainable solution for a range of offshore wind, construction and rail projects.
To mark International Women's Day on 8th March 2024, Rebekah Jordan shines a spotlight on the inspiring stories of eight women throughout history that defied odds and revolutionised the materials and goods we take for granted today.
Mike Boswell (aka Polymerman), MD of UK-based materials distributor Plastribution, looks in-depth at the price changes of PVC, feedstock, styrenics, polyolefins and PET in 2023, as well as what to expect in 2024.
Kim Sjödahl, senior VP of technology and sustainability at global composites manufacturer Exel Composites, explains the developments in composite manufacturing and sustainability that are making fibre-reinforced composites more popular in BCI.
Polymateria, an Imperial College London scale-up, has received £20 million in Series B funding to enhance its technology for producing biodegradable plastics.
To achieve the goal of flawless spark test results, high quality masterbatch is essential to improving the quality of cables used in various industries. Manuel Miret, Area Manager & New Product Developer at masterbatch producer Delta Tecnic, explains
What it takes to successfully combine functionality and aesthetics, and why most failed product launches can be avoided with an up-front approach. Chris Newman, Regional Technical Manager, ALBIS UK writes.
DOMO Chemicals, a European producer of sustainable polyamide-based engineered materials, is pleased to announce a successful joint project with MARTOR for the development of a new family of sustainable safety knives.
