Polyvinyl chloride pipes have become the backbone of modern plumbing, drainage, and irrigation systems worldwide. Understanding the intricate manufacturing process behind these ubiquitous construction ...

Italy’s Bausano announced today the launch of its next generation twin- and single-screw extrusion lines for PVC and polyolefin (PO) pipes. The twin-screw MD and single-screw E-GO lines enable the ...

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 ...

One of my first lessons in processor rankings was the formula for estimating extrusion sales based on material pricing and capacity. But commodity-based thinking no longer rules the day. Recent annual ...

Editor?s note: Chris Rauwendaal is a designer, consultant, and seminar instructor who has written extensively on process engineering and extrusion topics. Part 1 of this article (PM&A Nov./Dec. 2002) ...

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 ...

Pexco LLC expands custom plastic extrusion capabilities with acquisition of K. Jabat Inc. JOHNS CREEK, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pexco LLC, a leading North American specialty plastics processor, is ...