Packaging
Materials: Thermoforming PP Grade Designed as PET Replacement
Braskem’s newest Inspire PP grade is an alternative to PET for thermoformed consumer packaging applications.
Read MoreGPS Online October 21–23: Pandemic Forces Changes in an Already Volatile Market
COVID-19’s adverse impact on a broad range of industries has dominated recent discussions of plastics. Against the backdrop of fragile economic conditions, ongoing trade tensions, and a lower merchandise trade forecast, what can the U.S. plastics industry expect in 2020 and beyond? Register for GPS Online to discover how you can turn these challenges into opportunities.
Read MoreLighter Weight & PCR Content in Multi-Trip PET Bottles
Refillable PET bottles are a significant factor in Mexico and parts of Latin America, as well as in Germany. This development combines 15% lightweighting with 35% recycle content.
Read MoreDS Smith and Aquapak Target Single-Use Plastic Packaging Reduction with Biodegradable Alternative
Scientific collaboration between DS Smith and Aquapak Polymers aimed at commercializing groundbreaking sustainable single-use packaging solutions.
Read MoreBreaking Barriers: Sheet Processor Makes Move on High-End Packaging Market
Impact Plastics sets up new brand with game-changing disruptive technology that combines a novel PP with customized equipment that looks to upend the business of extruded sheet for barrier food packaging.
Read MorePerformance Polypropylene: New Grades Tackle 'Engineering' Applications & Sustainability
New versions of this ultra-versatile material compete with more expensive ‘engineering’ resins and enhanced sustainability in applications from automotive and E&E to packaging, consumer goods and building construction.
Read MorePE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Candy
With an AAGR of 11.8%, PE resin consumption is anticipated to reach 52.9 million lb in this market by 2022.
WatchGenomatica Survey Shows Sustainability is Embraced by Americans Despite COVID-19
According to Genomatica’s survey, sustainability will have staying power even amid health and economic turmoil.
Read MoreInjection Molding: Upper Range of High-Speed Packaging Presses Extended
Yizumi-HPM has expanded its PAC-K series of injection molding machines, adding a fourth model with 610 tons of clamping force.
Read MoreDanimer Scientific Gets DOE Grant to Expand PHA Bioplastic Commercialization
Of the eight biomanufacturing companies selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to recieve a total of $5.7 million, Danimer Scientific is the sole recipient focuses on biodegradable plastics.
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