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28 Extrusion International 5/2023 28 INDUSTRY NEWS Registration Open for NPE2024: The Plastics Show The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) an- nounced that NPE2024: The Plastics Show registrations has been open since September 12, 2023, through May 2024. NPE2024 will be the most impactful trade show of the year for all plastics industry sectors in the U.S. and globally, with more than 55,000 attendees expected. Every three years, NPE offers the plastics industry a global platform to highlight innovation across a show floorwithmore than1.1millionnet square feet of exhibit space at the Orange County Convention Center inOrlan- do, Fla. Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of PLASTICS, highlighted that NPE 2024 will return bigger and better than ever, “We look forward to welcoming our indus - try back to NPE2024: The Plastics Show next May. The plastic industry serves a critical and sustainable role in modern life; this show will be a testament to that.” “With sustainability at the center of everything pro- duced at the show, attendees will witness new tech - nologies and significant education opportunities to push us toward a more circular economy and help our industry continue to grow” said Seaholm. NPE2024 returns, with the theme Made for You, where attendees are front and center of all experienc- es happening at the show. The event, held May 6-10, 2024, will offer opportunities for everyone in the in - dustry, even those just starting their career. Some no - table experiences at NPE2024 include: • Six technology zones with 2,000+ exhibitors show - casing their latest products and services • More than 100 speaker presentations on trending topics that foster innovation, drive circularity and exem - plify collaboration New Circular Carbon Black for Polymer Applications at 2023 Compounding World Expo North America At the 2023 CompoundingWorld ExpoNorthAmerica, global specialty chemicals company Orion will present its first circular specialty carbon black for polymer ap - plications. In addition, Orion (booth 411) will highlight its broad portfolio of conductive additives for wire-and- cable applications, injection-molded parts, adhesives and sealants, films and piping. The 2023 Compounding World Expo North America takes place from November 15 to 16 in Cleveland, Ohio. Produced from end-of-life tire pyrolysis oil, the new circular grade matches the performance of regular, fossil-based specialty carbon black. Orion tests show it has the same dispersibility, high purity level, jet - ness and tinting strength as regular specialty carbon blacks. Compliant with European and international food contact standards, the new circular black is suit - able for piping, film, fiber, packaging and automotive applications. “Current customers confirm that the new circular black is performing as well as regular specialty carbon blacks,” said Kevin Milks, Orion marketing manager, Polymers and Batteries. “We’re looking to partner with our cus- tomers to understand their needs and develop grades to meet their specific performance requirements.” Also at the Expo, Orion will present carbon blacks that improve performance by modifying rheology and im- parting UV-resistance as well as conductivity characteris- tics. Marketed under PRINTEX®, AROSPERSE®and other brand names, these grades disperse readily in polymers and show very low levels of ionic contamination. Orion follows a sustainability approach based on de- veloping solutions for customers as they adapt to three key mega-trends: the circular economy, electrification and decarbonization. “Orion is invested in and committed to recycling car- bon black and successfully producing specialty circular grades without compromising performance,” said Jen - nifer Stroh, Orion director of sales and marketing. Emphasizing Orion’s competitive advantage, she not - ed the company produced its first grade from renewable oils, PRINTEX Nature, more than 10 years ago and contin - ues to lead in producing sustainable carbon blacks. Milks added Orion is actively undertaking partner- ships to provide carbon black for wire-and-cable, injec - tion molding and other polymer applications that sup- port the country’s growing market for electric vehicles. Orion S.A. orioncarbons.com Orion conductive additives boost polymer performance in wire-and-cable, injection molding and other applications