Small, but critical, components such as seals, O-rings, gaskets, and hoses are exposed to the harshest environments in oil & gas operations or as parts of vehicle engines. Fluoroelastomers are often the top choice for these tiny rubber…

NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has developed a new smooth tube made of thermoplastic elastomer. The TP Flex is light, flexible and significantly reduces the pressure drop of the fluid that flows…

Vibhash Solanki has been appointed new Sales Director of the Sales & Service Centre Romaco India, which opened in July. He will be responsible for marketing Romaco’s six product lines on the Indian subcontinent. Mr. Solanki will oversee…

Huntsman Corporation has appointed Rahul Tikoo as managing director of both the corporation’s business in the Indian Subcontinent and its Polyurethanes division in India, which will be effective on July 1. In his dual role, Rahul is…

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced that its Power and Communications Division (PCD) has elected Randy Kummer of Southwire Company LLC (Carrollton, GA) to division chair and Adriana Velasquez of Shell Polymers (Deer Park, TX)…

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President & CEO Tony Radoszewski: “The February 18 report released by Greenpeace is part of a targeted campaign against the nearly one million Americans employed by the plastics industry.…

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced two internal promotions to strengthen its sustainability and materials portfolios. Ashley Hood-Morley is now Senior Director of Sustainability and Materials, and Patrick Krieger is the…

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has received its Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation on outbreak prevention, response and recovery. Recognized as the gold standard of safe venues, the OCCC is one of the…

Moog Inc. and the global technology company Voith Group and, both developers, manufacturers and suppliers of electric, hydraulic and hybrid drive solutions, signed the contracts to form the joint venture HMS – Hybrid Motion Solutions GmbH…

The demand for antibacterial cleaning supplies continues to climb in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and healthcare institutions are looking for effective alternatives to traditional solutions. To fill this need, Contec, Inc., the…