| Independent_Polymer_Technology_Ltd_ Consultants to the plastics industry, offering training and expertise in plastic product development, failure analysis, materials testing and analysis of themoplastics. Based in Telford, England. |
| International_Association_of_Plastics_Distributors International trade association comprised of companies engaged in the distribution and manufacturing of plastics materials. |
| Plastics_Planet Offers database posting and searching by region, resin, market, material, machinery and equipment. Including classified ads; raw materials, molds and processors data. |
| J__Michaels_Associates Specializes in solving problems involving polyurethane materials. |
| Plastics_Start4all Categorised directory of manufacturers, recyclers and suppliers in the global plastics industry. Also, associations, trade events and equipment. |
| International_Institute_of_Synthetic_Rubber_Producers_(IISRP) IISRP represents most of the world's manufacturers of elastomers. The group keeps statistics on rubber production and lobbies governments on behalf of the industry. |
| OB_Plastics_Consulting Consultant company offering services to blow molders. Specializes in plant lay-out and start-up, problem resolution and project management. |
| Plastics_com,_Inc_ Plastics reference site, including supplier data and information. |
| Isopa The European trade association for producers of diisocyanates - the main building blocks of polyurethanes. |
| Paul_Nugent Training, consulting and reference material for the rotational molding industry worldwide. |
| Polymer_Web Interactive database of plastics processors, moldmakers, and resin and equipment suppliers. It allows users to search for company profiles or directly post their profile. |
| Malaysian_Plastics_Manufacturers_Association Trade organization for the Malaysian plastics industry, representing its members and the industry in government interaction, and providing training facilities. |
| Plastech_Consulting,_Inc Services focused on evaluation and improvement of processes and productivity in injection molding plants. Examples include utilization of pulse cooling units and hot runner systems. |
| Polymerupdate_com News, prices, directory of plastics and general information on the Indian and international polymer markets. |
| North_American_PET_Plastics_Organization Trade organization for the North American PET plastics industry. Members directory. Recycling reports and design guidelines. Information on PET and plastic technology. |
| Plastic_Concepts_&_Innovations,_LLC Consultants specializing in all aspects of thermoforming and extrusion, from resin through extruded sheet, including, design, engineering, tool development, and personnel training. |
| Rubber_Information_Network Directory of Japanese rubber processing companies with web sites in the English language. |
| Plastics_Historical_Society Encouraging the study of all historical aspects of plastics and other polymers, including synthetic fibres, rubber and elastomers. |
| SPI_Directory_and_Buyers\'_Guide Database of 2,000 companies (over 700 plastic manufacturers) searchable by company name, product, process, location, and industry segment. Provides address, phone, fax, contact names, and titles. From |
| Plastic_IT_Moldflow_Consultants Mold flow consultants providing filling, packing, warpage and stress analysis on plastic injection moulding designs to determine feed positions and process capability prior to mould manufacture. |
| Plastics_Injection_Moulders_Association Small searchable database of firms processing plastics & materials via injection molding in New South Wales, Australia. Profiles contain address, phone, fax, email and web, description, and produ |
| Plastics_Consultancy_Network Network of independent consultants covering all areas of the plastics industry, from raw materials through mergers and acquisitions. |
| Plastics_New_Zealand Trade organization for manufacturers and suppliers in the local plastics industry. History of plastic, and summary of plastic types and manufacturing processes. Information on environmental matters, a |
| Polybridge_Training Training and technical support for the injection moulding industry. Download an injection moulding calculator. |
| Polyurea_Development_Association Dedicated to promoting market awareness, understanding and acceptance of polyurea technology through the development of educational programs, product standards, safety, environmental and use recommend |
| Polymer_Services_and_Innovations_(PSI) Provides plastisol, organosol, vinyl and PVC products, product design solutions and consulting services to raw material suppliers. Includes a profile of the company, information about its services and |
| Polyurethane__Manufacturing__Association Trade association of the cast polyurethane industry, serving processors of polyurethane products, material and equipment suppliers, and independent agents. |
| Rauwendaal_Extrusion_Engineering Provide consulting services to the plastics industry to develop new machinery and processes that improve quality and efficiency. |
| Polyurethane_Foam_Association Resource for information about flexible polyurethane foam (FPF) cushioning in the United States. |
| STA*Research Technical and market consultancy, specialising in the strategic interpretation of technology for the polyolefins industry. |
| Spray_Polyurethane_Foam_Alliance SPFA is the voice, educational and technical resource for the spray polyurethane foam industry. |
| Tangram_Technology,_Ltd Technical consultants for plastics processors and window systems suppliers, and specifiers, contractors, manufacturers and fabricators in the plastics industry. Training, technical writing, change man |
| The_Vinyl_Institute Trade association that provides information such as news articles, briefings, and press releases regarding the manufacture, use and disposal of vinyl products. |
| Thomas_Porritt_Consultancy_Pty__Ltd_ Consultancy to the PET industry specializing in project management, including preform and bottle design, injection molding, blow molding and training for all levels. |
| AE_Rubber_Sdn__Bhd_ Manufacturer of customized molded rubber components. |
| Biopolymer_net Portal for online resources including research, materials, design, certification, end-products, organizations, and current news and events for the biopolymer industry. |
| Cangzhou_Jinjian_Gelatin_Group_Co_,Ltd_ Details of specialized gelatin and bone glue for medical, food and other industries, from manufacturer in Cangzhou, China. |
| Alberta_Environmental_Rubber_Products Supplier of pure black crumb rubber, includes a photo gallery of typical applications. |
| ID_Biochem Offers nucleosides, deoxynucleosides, DMT protected nucleosides, ribonucleosides, modified PEGs and PEG derivatives from Seoul, Korea. |
| As_Kimya Importer and distributor of rubber and rubber chemicals in Turkey. Product list, selling form. |
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Subscribe to our Latest News RSS feed. Interplas registered visitor numbers were up in 2008 – although total attendance slipped January 7, 2009
Visitor attendance at last year's Interplas exhibition was higher than in 2005. The figures – still subject to aud...read more Plan for volume production of heat-resistant PLA gets underway in Japan January 7, 2009
A major drawback to the adoption of the biopolymer PLA – polylactic acid – has been its limited temperature and im...read more Ceramic/organic hybrids offer potential for product enhancement January 7, 2009
Specialist chemicals supplier Thomas Swan has joined with research and technology organisation TWI – at one time T...read more LyondellBasell seeks US bankruptcy protection while it reorganises its debts January 7, 2009
LyondellBasell has applied to the US courts to restructure its debts under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code wh...read more Dow begins response to Kuwaiti JV collapse January 6, 2009
After being stood up at the altar Dow Chemical is to sue its former fiancée Petrochemical Industries Company of Ku...read more 
RPET sheet line is for cost-conscious countries January 5, 2009
Sheet extrusion from reclaimed PET bottle flake has been the domain of US and European equipment manufacturers acc...read more Dow sells out of TPUs January 5, 2009
Dow Chemical has sold its thermoplastic polyurethanes business to Lubrizol Corporation, which already makes TPUs u...read more Toray to buy into European automotive CFRP business January 5, 2009
Volume use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics in the European automotive sector is being targeted by Toray Indust...read more Rohm and Haas quick to confirm Dow takeover after K-Dow collapse December 29, 2008
Dow Chemical shares have taken a battering on the New York Stock Exchange following the news yesterday that Petr...read more Kuwaitis pull the plug on Dow joint venture December 28, 2008
The $multi-billion deal between Dow Chemical and Petrochemical Industries Company of Kuwait to form K-Dow Petroc...read more 
Swanstone gets brush making equipment agency December 23, 2008
Brush systems manufacturer Zahoransky of Germany has appointed Swanstone as its agent in Britain. Zahoransky sup...read more Roto focus at PDM December 22, 2008
Rotational moulders are to get special emphasis at the Plastics Design + Moulding Exhibition and Conference (PDM...read more Weekly no more December 19, 2008
After 44 years as the industry's weekly newspaper, Plastics & Rubber Weekly is to switch to fortnightly p...read more 
Urbanek quits full time work at K-M December 18, 2008 Dr Otto Urbanek has resigned as chief technical officer of KraussMaffei with effect from the end of December but w...read more PE prices on the up again December 18, 2008
The price free-fall for commodity plastics looks to be over, at least in terms of quoted list price. Both Dow Eu...read more Teknor Apex moves into bioplastics December 18, 2008
A deal has been struck between compounder and engineering plastics producer Teknor Apex and Canadian bioplastics...read more Green light for green PE December 18, 2008
The main board of Braskem in Brazil has given the go-ahead for the company's Green Polyethylene Project, to prod...read more
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