Plastics Engineering Magazine - September 2010
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GM specified Exxtral H1725 polyolefin from ExxonMobil for rear bumper fascia on the Chevrolet Camaro. GM Corp. |
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Plastics in Automotive - Shifting into Overdrive Molders, toolmakers strategize for success in automotive Automotive sales in North America and Europe show signs of recovery after several years of weakness. This is good news for everyone in the plastics supply chain, and especially for molders and toolmakers, who stand to reap sizable business from a healthy industry, providing they are up to the challenge. By Pat Toensmeier |
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How Green is My Vehicle Car manufacturers are working hard to improve fuel efficiencand diminish environmental impacts without increasing costs.. By Nancy Lamontagne |
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Get Green Without Paint |
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Industry Patents By Dr. Roger Corneliussen |
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| Thermoformer of the Year |
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| Materials Views |
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| Industry News and Notes |
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Energy-Saving Tip of the Month By Dr. Robin Kent |
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For Members Only Survey: Salary and Employment Survey: The Results Are In |
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SPE News Roundup By Ken Braney |
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| Industry Events, Europe |
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| Industry Events, North America |
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| Recruitment & Classified Advertising |
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| Advertiser Index |
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