Plastics extrusion expert Peter Heilmayr died on Aug. 18 at age 87. Heilmayr had suffered a stroke at his home in Broadway, Va., according to his family. He was "surrounded by his family and the music ...

Extrusion equipment suppliers strive to meet new needs of the marketplace. While they continue upgrading speed, output and quality, they're also offering solutions to emerging demands in bioresin ...

PVC is an unusual plastic. Compared to the other majors, it's the only one that is not primarily fossil-fuel-based (it's 56% chlorine) and, therefore, is flame-resistant; has good chemical resistance; ...

Angel investors understand the high stakes of funding new technologies. The journey is fraught with financial, technical and market risks—but when a groundbreaking well-designed innovation meets the ...

Atofina has launched Durastrength 529, a new PVC acrylic modifier for exterior construction applications. Durastrength 529 combines the functions of an impact modifier and a process aid. It imparts ...

Ottawa, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global plastics extruded market size was valued at USD 175.96 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach around USD 259.21 billion by 2034, growing at a ...

Italy-based plastics processing machinery maker says its twin-screw extruder has been built to offer longevity. Bausano says benefits of its Nextmover technology include reduced risk of failure, ...

Flexible PVC, a polymer that is widely used in medical device applications, can be mechanically recycled up to six times without compromising its technical properties, according to new research. The ...

McPHERSON, Kan.—Plastics Extrusion Machinery L.L.C. is building a new headquarters in McPherson, Kan., that will more than double production and office space to 150,000 square feet as part of a growth ...