Plastics industry continued worldwide

The mature plastics industry is a worldwide, multibillion-dollar industry in which a steady flow of new or improved plastic materials, new or improved production processes, and new or improved market demands has caused rapid and tremendous growth in the use of plastics. For over a century the World of Plastics product production, with over a billion products, continues to expand enormously with the passing of time. Manufacturers are introducing new products in record time. The ability to shrink time-to-market schedules continues to evolve through the more knowledgeable application and behavior or familiarity of the different plastic ma-... 

The early development of modern plastic materials (over a century) can be related to the electrical industry. The electronic and electrical industry continues to be not only one of the major areas for plastic applications, they are a necessity in many applications worldwide (2,190). The main reasons is that plastic designed products are generally basically inexpensive, easily shaped, fast production dielectric materials with variable but controllable electrical properties, and jn most cases the plastics are used because they are good insulators (Chapter 5, ELECTRICAL PROPERTY). 

PAEK) plastic that cost 40/lb was being market in dental implants, bone replacement joints, and components for the hip, elbow, finger, knee, spine, and other body products. And so all these type of actions continue in the plastic industry worldwide. 

As reviewed, millions of different plastic products are produced and used worldwide. Plastics are used in all markets to meet many different requirements. There are endless newly designed products to meet new requirements. Continued research and new technology will extend the future of the plastics industry. Proliferation of new polymers/ plastics manufactured with specific new end use requirements will continue to be developed along with new processing developments.248 413 116 458... 

The list of accepted applications could continue endlessly covering products used for all industries and people of all ages. Each product contributes to the worldwide plastic industry s technical growth. Information on production of products is reviewed throughout this book. 

From the initial development of all typ>es of plastics and particularly since the last half of the 20th century one can say it was extremely spectacular based on its growth rate but more important on how they have helped people and industries worldwide. The plastic industry (includes RPs consuming about 20 wt%) is a worldwide multi-billion dollar business (Figures 10.1 and 10.2). Exciting discoveries and inventions continue to give the world of plastic products vitality. In a society that never stands still, plastics are vital components in its increased mobility. 

As the reinforced plastic industry worldwide continues to grow and expand its capabilities material wise, process wise, design wise, and product wise, so does the literature. This Third Edition of the Reinforced Plastics book and the Reinforced Plastics magazine published by Elsevier Advanced Technology provides important information. 

The fact is that we are dealing with finite resources on a crowded planet and there is a clear responsibility of industry to address the issues. The plastics industry has done this, and continuous to do so, in an effective manner. Indeed, this is an area where worldwide cooperation in sharing ideas, approaches and relevant technology can clearly and immediately benefit all. 

Man has marked the epochs of his history by the materials that he has used to progress— the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age. If we were to name our own time, it could truly be called the Polymer Age. Each passing year sees unbelievable surges in the production and use of plastics, fibers, films, adhesives, elastomers, and other polymer products. The plastic industry itself continues to grow at a rapid pace not only in the United States but also worldwide (see Fig. 1-1). What has brought this about What is the basis for the importance of polymers in our lives ... 

There are many applications of structural and nonstructural plastics being used in the building and construction industry worldwide. Plastic use continues to expand in present and new products in homes, bridge structures, etc. They continue to be based on a combination of factors... 

The past events in designing plastic products have been nothing short of major worldly achievements. Designers innovations and visionary provides the required high level of sophistication that is applied to problems that exist with solutions that follow. Ahead is a continuation of meeting new challenges with these innovations and idealism that continues to make plastics a dynamic and visionary industry. The statement that we are in the World of Plastics is definitely true. In fact one can say that plastic products has made life easier for all worldwide. 

MDI [4,4 -methylenebis (phenylisocyanate)] accounted for almost 85% of the worldwide demand for aniline in 2000. MDI is used primarily to make rigid polyurethane foam and polyurethane elastomers. MDI growth is expected to be 6% to 8% per year during the 2000 s as its use continues to increase in the construction industry (the largest user of rigid polyurethane foam) and the auto industry (the largest user of reaction-injection molding plastics). The aniline uses are shown in Table 20.3255. 

The profound impact of plastic products to people worldwide and in all industries worldwide includes the intelligent application of processing these plastics. These plastics utilize the versatility and vast array of inherent plastic properties as well as the usual high-speed/relative low-energy processing techniques. The result has been the development of millions of cost-effective products used worldwide that in turn continue to have exceptional benefits for people and industries worldwide. 

With continuing new developments in equipment (and plastics) their quality performance and output rate improves and overhead costs are reduced. Result has been the industry worldwide continues to be more productive even though the economy has its ups and downs.135 136 248... 

From packaging materials, through fibers, foams and surface coatings, to continuous extrusions and large scale moldings, plastics have transformed almost every aspect of life. Without them much of modem medicine would be impossible and the consumer electronics and computer industries would disappear. Plastic sewage and water pipes alone [see Figure 1-24] have made an immeasurable contribution to public health worldwide. 

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