Special features

Sustainable innovation in mineral fillers

Reinforcement options for compounds

PVC additive sector bounces back

Nucleation gives a clear advantage

Regular items

Sirmax posts record first quarter results; SI Group invests in US antioxidant capacity; ECHA withdraws delayed lead pigment restrictions; Haartz takes stake in US compounder Peak Performance

Dates for your diary - we look ahead to the major plastics industry exhibitions of the coming months, plus the most important conferences for the compounding market