Clariant Accelerates Move to Waterborne Coatings Plastics Decorating Hostavin® light stabilizer solutions from Clariant, Charolette, NC, make waterborne coatings a high-performance, environmentally-oriented option for exterior protective applications, which were previously an exclusive area of solvent-borne systems. Clariant's synergistic solutions optimize … [Read more...] about Clariant Accelerates Move to Waterborne Coatings
08/2013
Registration Open for Global Plastics Summit
Registration Open for Global Plastics Summit Plastics Decorating Registration is open for the Global Plastics Summit – "Where Critical Insight and Technology Converge" – which will take place Nov. 4-6 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL. Attendees will gain essential insight into the latest industry developments from a program of international experts. … [Read more...] about Registration Open for Global Plastics Summit
Inkcups Now Opens New California Facility
Inkcups Now Opens New California Facility Plastics Decorating SUBMITTEDThe staff at Inkcups Now-California includes (from left) Scott Roy, western states sales manager; Anna Uzarraga, office manager; and Victor Uzarraga, western states sales and service. In an effort to improve service and shorten transit times, Inkcups Now has opened a new 3,000 sq. … [Read more...] about Inkcups Now Opens New California Facility
Adhesion Bonding of Polyphenylene Sulfide
by Scott Sabreen, The Sabreen Group, Inc. Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) is a high-temperature, semi-crystalline engineering thermoplastic. Within the industry, PPS is known as THE plastic that performs like metal. Arguably, it's one of the most challenging polymers to bond to itself or dissimilar materials. To be successful at bonding PPS requires an understanding of its … [Read more...] about Adhesion Bonding of Polyphenylene Sulfide
Surface TechDays Set for Early October
Surface TechDays Set for Early October Plastics Decorating Three one-day symposiums will introduce surface treatment, surface applications and related automation technologies. Surface TechDays, which take place in Detroit (Oct. 1), Chicago (Oct. 2) and Minneapolis/St. Paul (Oct. 4), will show how new technologies can enable production at lower costs with added … [Read more...] about Surface TechDays Set for Early October