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A supply shortage of epoxy, polyester and vinyl ester resins — caused by US winter storms and a variety of factors — continues to make headlines and affect the composites industry.
Resin Crisis Update: What is Going on with Our Country's Most Popular Polymers
Plastics processors all over the country face lead times and production concerns around the resin industries. Here's a recap of what we're seeing — and how to weather the storm.
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