Abstract: A method and an apparatus for continuously forming embossed sheets having good mechanical properties but no directional property. The apparatus has a pair of temperature-adjustable forming rolls, axial distance regulating devices to control the distance between the axes of the pair of forming rolls and a driving means for rotating the pair of forming rolls, each of the pair of forming rolls being provided with a plurality of ring-shaped blocks having a large number of projections on their circumferential surfaces; and the method comprises the steps of: introducing a sheet into a space between the pair of forming rolls, bringing the sheet into contact with the projections of the forming rolls, where the projections of the pair of forming rolls engage with one another without pressed contact, thereby making the sheet undergo plastic deformation and forming a large number of projections on both sides of the sheet.

Abstract: Provided is an electrically-conductive resin composition comprising an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer and carbon black, said ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer having the following properties (i)-(iv) and being prepared by copolymerizing ethylene with an .alpha.-olefin having 3 to 12 carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst comprising a solid catalyst component and an organoaluminum compound, said solid catalyst component containing at least magnesium and titanium:(i) Melt index: 0.01-100 g/10 min(ii) Density: 0.860-0.930 g/cm.sup.3(iii) Maximum peak temperature (Tm) according to Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC): not lower than 100.degree. C.(iv) Percent insoluble in boiling n-hexane: not less than 10 wt. %.

Abstract: A method for producing foamed thermoplastic resin profiles with an outer skin layer of increased hardness and an inner foam structure which may be used in place of wooden articles. The outer skin has a smooth surface and a good appearance, and the inner portion enclosed by the skin has a uniform foam structure. Also, with this method an improved foaming efficiency can be obtained.