The trend for innovative additives in protecting the polymer properties and extending service life time is unbroken. New developments in the traditional area of processing, long-term heat and light stabilizers take place where additives with improved performance or at low use concentrations are needed to provide an effect. Niche plastic markets which can demand higher market prices have created the opportunity for additive suppliers to exploit new and modified additive chemistries. A few recently published examples should be at least mentioned to give some indications of the specific areas: