Polyamide, commonly known as Nylon, can provide excellent barrier properties, leading to good growth of biaxial oriented film made from polyamide, particularly in China. Almost 85% of the present Biaxial polyamide film is used in food packaging. To know more about the different processes to manufacture BOPA film, applications, capacities, etc, read
Biaxial polyamide film in China expected to grow by 12-15%
As compared to conventional polyamides 6 and 6.6, special types of polyamide such as polyamide 11, 12 and 6.12 are expected to grow at much faster rates globally. To know more about global growth of various grades, various regions, across various applications, etc., read
Special polyamides are expected to grow much faster than polyamide 6 & 6.6
With 960,000 tons of masterbatch production, the European masterbatch industry is the largest in the world both in terms of production and demand. Overall, the market has been showing good growth in recent years, averaging annually at 3% since 2001. To know more about the growing sectors, growing regions, various manufacturers, etc, read
Masterbatch market in a developed economy
Demand for tinier tubes is driven by growing demand for minimally invasive surgery, for wires to stimulate nerves and regulate heartbeats, for vascular access and urology and smaller catheters including those required for surgery on infants. Medical tubes are also adding new features for strength and kink resistance. Read more in Medical tubing is becoming tinier and more complex
A new thermoplastic olefin compound (TPO) has been used on all visible, injection moulded interior trims of the Mercedes C-Class interior, replacing the need for several polymers to deliver the desired concept. The simplification of development and manufacture coming from a single material solution offers distinct advantages. Read in
Unique single material solution delivers novel interior for Mercedes C-Class