CHICAGO (May 1, 11:10 a.m. EDT) — Advances in extruders and related equipment help operators make the most of ever-faster line speeds and allow them to keep up with new demands in the marketplace.

Profile extrusions are finding their place in a variety of new markets, but the challenges of output including productivity, efficiency and quality remain the same. There’s a lot that goes into ...

Fombell, Pa. — PVC profile extruder Veka Inc. is adding capacity at its four North American plant locations. The Fombell-based company announced July 8 that it will invest more than $48 million in ...

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 ...

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 ...