In recent years masterbatch demand has been fuelled by the tremendous growth in plastics processing globally. The Asian region has generally seen a rapid uptake in the use of masterbatch. There are a number of factors that are working in favor of masterbatch and contributing to its growing use. To know about investment in various regions of the world, the import-export balance of these regions, growth of masterbatches vis a vis growth of polymer demand, the important markets in Asia, Europe, America, the diverse factors propelling growth in different regions, etc, read Masterbatch market scenario of Asia, USA & Europe in 2006

Local production of BOPP film started in China in 1979- initially at a slow growth pace. However, the last 5-10 years have seen a stupendous growth of capacity additions. It is expected that BOPP film in China will have an average growth of 13-15% for the next 5 years- from 2006 until 2011 at least. BOPP is poised for excellent growth in China

In the not so distant future, when water becomes the most precious commodity in the world, the major challenge will be transport water to consumer without leakage and without affecting the water quality. Specified PE100 pipes have already demonstrated world over that it is the best candidate to accomplish this job at the minimum energy cost and over a minimum lifetime 50-100 years. It is necessary to understand what a specified PE100 material is, in order to ensure that the authorities are using the right material to derive the maximum lifetime benefits. Read PE100: Guidelines to use the right material to derive the maximum lifetime benefits

A gear pump is a device placed between the extruder and the die, takes over the function of pumping through the die. The pump confers two basic advantages: it evens out irregularities in linear (mass) flow, and takes some load off the extruder, allowing it to run at lower pressures. Read Gear pumps play an important role in extrusion system for all thermoplastics, except PVC

Commercial thermoplastic ionomers have all been based on ethylene. Ionomers are thermoplastics with reversible crosslinks, created by ionic bonds that link polymer chains together as the melt cools, but unlink again when remelted. A new breakthrough resin technology, believed to be the first commercial styrenic ionomer, has recently been introduced. Read in A breakthrough development of polystyrene ionomer will help special applications of polystyrene