Articles
The Fundamentals of Polyethylene – Part 1: The Basics
You would think we’d know all there is to know about a material that was commercialized 80 years ago. Not so for polyethylene. Let’s start by brushing up on the basics.
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Market Changes Spur Industrial Recycler to Enhance Capabilities in Clear Plastic Reprocessing
Butler MacDonald found new business and flexibility thanks to a big step-up in purging efficiency.
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NPE2024 Recycling Centers Showcase the Future of Plastics Recycling
The two recycling centers at NPE2024 feature live demonstrations of cutting-edge recycling programs.
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Finding Efficiencies in How Components Work Together
Auxiliary systems are vital to the proper functioning of a plastic processing line, and they can be a source of major cost and efficiency improvements.
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Benchmark Your Injection Molding Operation: Participate Now in Top Shops 2024 Program
You have until April 30 to complete an online survey to see how your molding business stacks up against others.
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NPE2024: The Plastics Show That’s Made For You
At NPE2024, you’ll experience a show tailored to all levels of expertise. We’ve updated our trade show experience to appeal to a broad base of specialties that interest everyone from the newest professionals to those veterans and pillars of our industry.
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Plastics Processing 'Jumps' into New Year
While still in contraction mode, the index came in at highest level since March 2023.
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Prices of All Five Commodity Plastics On the Way Up
Despite earlier anticipated rollover in prices for most of the volume commodity resins, prices were generally on the way up for all going into the third month of first quarter.
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Honoring Excellence at NPE 2024: Plastics Hall of Fame
Just before NPE 2024, The Plastics Hall of Fame will celebrate a legacy of innovation and vision for the plastics sector with 17 new members. Discover how these pioneers have helped shape the future of plastics.
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Update Your Image at the Headshot Lounge
Sit for a new headshot at the NPE2024 Headshot Lounge.
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How to Start a Hot-Runner Mold That Has No Tip Insulators
Here's a method to assist with efficient dark-to-light color changes on hot-runner systems that are hot-tipped.
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