In this fully revised edition, industry expert Robin Kent challenges old-fashioned principles of cost-cutting, and provides managers with a route map through all aspects of cost management in a plastics factory.

The author is a renowned expert in this field, and has extensive experience in carrying out energy surveys and designing energy management systems in plastics factories.

This report provides an overview of the fillers and surface modifiers businesses and markets for such people. It should have particular relevance for companies seeking new outlets for materials, where their traditional markets are mature or declining.

A practical guide which aims to cut through the hype and show where these new ‘wonder materials’ will really fit into your industry and products.

The editor has drawn together contributions from academics, materials suppliers, product manufacturers, NASA and the US army to show how these materials perform and where they are already finding uses.

This report looks at the whole chemical supply chain in some depth with a focus on precursors for feedstock.

This new title provides clear descriptions of the wide range of plastic materials, and explanations of the basic shaping and finishing processes.