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TufFlex Compounds from S&E Specialty Polymers Used for Cables in New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

S&E Specialty Polymers LLC, a leading producer of specialty plastic compounds, has recently been chosen to provide the resin compounds used for charging stations for electric vehicles. Specifically, S&E is providing its TufFlex brand of GTPE-2203G1 for the jacketing of the cables that connect the charging stations to the vehicle.
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Ticona to Exhibit Appearance and Structural Thermoplastics at WardsAuto Interiors Conference

Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, is showcasing its portfolio of appearance and structural thermoplastics for automotive cockpit interior applications at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on Wednesday, May 22, at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn, MI.

The Ticona exhibit will highlight:
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Smart Solution for Potable Water Lines to be Globally Marketed by Swiss Technology Leader and Dow

The Dow Chemical Company, and RS Technik, a Switzerland-based leader in trenchless technology, established a global marketing alliance to promote a unique solution for large potable water lines by setting a new standard in the renewal of pressure pipes.
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Solvay to Discuss High-Performance Polyamides For Engine Cooling Components at SPE AutoEPCON

Solvay Specialty Polymers, a global supplier of high-performance thermoplastics for the automotive industry, will deliver two technical presentations on the use of its high-performance polyamides for engine cooling components at the 8th annual SPE Automotive Engineering Plastics Conference (AutoEPCON) April 30 at Michigan State University’s Management Education Center in Troy, Mich.
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"Designing Spaces" TV Program to feature spray polyurethane foam in Friday's "Think Green" episode

This Friday, April 26, “Designing Spaces,” the award-winning home improvement television series that travels all of the country redefining and redesigning space, will air as part of its annual “Think Green” series a segment highlighting the energy efficiency of spray polyurethane foam.
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Environmentally-Conscious Water Bottle Features Custom Cap Made of Thermoplastic Elastomer from KRAIBURG TPE

An innovative, reusable water bottle developed by California- based Vapur®, one of the world’s leading designers of flexible, reusable, handheld products, features a custom cap made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from KRAIBURG TPE.
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SPE ANTEC 2013 Opens Amidst a New Era of Opportunity for SPE and the Industry It Serves

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) ANTEC® 2013 opens here today at the Duke Energy Convention Center amidst renewed growth for the plastics industry and SPE itself.
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Bottled Water Packaging is the ‘Face of Positive Change’ for Earth Day 2013

The bottled water industry is concerned about the environment and is taking action to protect it.  Substantial reductions in plastic use and significant increases in recycling rates make bottled water packaging a ‘face of positive change’ for Earth Day 2013, says the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA).
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Ticona to Present Technical Papers at SPE ANTEC 2013

Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, is presenting 10 technical papers and one poster on material innovations during the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (
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New Managing Editor for Plastics Engineering

Plastics Engineering welcomes Michael Tolinski as the new Managing Editor for the Society of Plastics Engineers member magazine. SPE's Gail Bristol will remain as an advisor and consultant for the magazine.  We'd like to thank Gail for her continued dedication and work on the magazine over these past few months.
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Young Engineers Recognized for Accomplishments in the Manufacturing Industry

The young engineers of today represent the next generation of industry leaders. That’s why for the past 33 years, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has awarded the Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer (OYME) awards to young practitioners who have made exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the industry.
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Atlas Exhibits at CONTROL 2013

Atlas Material Testing Technology, a global leader in weathering technology and services, is exhibiting at the 27th CONTROL International Trade Fair, May 14 - 17, 2013 in Stuttgart, Germany (Hall 1, Booth 1302, joint booth with Atlas’ parent company AMETEK).
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Polyurethanes Industry Seeks Nominations for Innovation Award

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council today announced the call for entries for its 2013 Polyurethane Innovation Award. The award winner will be announced during the 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, which runs from Sept.
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