Borys Schafran Borys Schafran

Technology Spotlight: Episode 11

A commercially available reactive masterbatch has been proven to provide significant recovery of rPP molecular weight over repeated cycles at a viable cost position, offering promise for the circularity of this challenging polymer.

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Borys Schafran Borys Schafran

Who’s Minding the C Suite?

What would you do if you woke up one morning to read news like this about the company you work for? Shocking, isn’t it! Or is it, based on the current economic, political, and social climate.

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Borys Schafran Borys Schafran

Technology Spotlight: Episode 10

Additives to improve the processing efficiency of rPET via reactive extrusion vary in chemistry, performance, and economics. Frequently-asked-questions are addressed in this brief primer.

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Borys Schafran Borys Schafran

Technology Spotlight: Episode 9

Dianhydrides including PMDA will always be the undisputed choice of thermal curative for sustainable performance properties of epoxies exposed to adverse conditions.

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Chris Jones Chris Jones

Guest Post: On Customer Surveys

While there are always new methods, tools, apps or services to better execute a survey, how much real-world impact comes from converting this output into an outcome, which benefits the customer and ultimately the business?

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Borys Schafran Borys Schafran

Technology Spotlight: Episode 8

There are great gains to be realized from incorporating LSP and SSP assets into your rPET process train, but how can energy demand, cycle time and IV limitations be further managed for greater efficiency and higher throughput?

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William C. Guzman, Ph.D. William C. Guzman, Ph.D.

Guest Post: On Self-Renewal

Nearly five decades ago, the phrase "The future is plastics" echoed in the film "The Graduate," offering a glimpse into the trajectory of our society. William Guzman presents his own career journey and emphasizes the importance of community.

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Borys Schafran Borys Schafran

Devising a USA Go-to-Market Strategy

The USA is an undiscovered country, with all sorts of logistics, cultural, and segment-specific challenges. Do overseas companies truly understand our requirements?

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Chris Jones Chris Jones

Guest Post: On Digital Sales Channels

As digitalization continues to surround us, we hear that many B2B customers prefer to keep an analogue relationship with a supplier. Chris Jones discusses making the digital customer journey as simple, or even simpler, than the analogue world.

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Carlos Araujo Carlos Araujo

Guest Post: On Human-tech Leadership

Great leadership is about people who know how to build effective, resilient organizations. Carlos Araujo analyzes the practices and frameworks to achieve that goal, both efficiently and effectively.

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Borys Schafran Borys Schafran

Technology Spotlight: Episode 7

rPET is the most recycled plastic worldwide, and its use is fairly ubiquitous, from carpet fiber to clothing to food packaging, and more. But what’s stopping rPET from becoming an even more valuable feedstock, and increasing its content in new consumer and industrial applications?

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Jeffrey A. Landau, MBA, ACC Jeffrey A. Landau, MBA, ACC

Guest Post: On Career Change

Changing careers is a challenging but rewarding endeavor that can transform your life and happiness. By following the eight steps presented by Jeff Landau, you can increase your chances of achieving success.

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Keith Glynn Keith Glynn

Guest Post: On Cyber Security

Operationalization is vital to those enterprises that digest and use new cyber security features to manage risk. Keith Glynn explains why well-aligned teams are vital for highest efficiencies and greatest success.

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Borys Schafran Borys Schafran

Technology Spotlight: Episode 6

Metal halides are most famously associated with high-intensity-discharge (HID) lighting. However, there are many other significant and emerging applications.

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Borys Schafran Borys Schafran

China+1 or ABC?

Does the China+1 sourcing initiative belong to India, or will the fine chemical industries of other countries step up to offer partnering alternatives?

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