In the plastics industry, twin screws are at the very heart of the extrusion process that transforms raw materials into rigid PVC pipe or profile. These highly engineered components are integral to ...

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 ...

PVC window frames exceed user demands in many respects, especially in cost and durability, but the relatively low stiffness and rigidity has proved to be a drawback. Frame producers often have had to ...

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 ...