Breaking Barriers: Sheet Processor Makes Move on High-End Packaging Market
By: Jim Callari
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.
#planttour #polyolefins
Back to the (Re)Grind
By: Garrett MacKenzie
Some amount of scrap—generated in startup, shutdown or defective parts—is inevitable. How can you reclaim regrind into new profitable parts?
#bestpractices
Performance Polypropylene: New Grades Tackle 'Engineering' Applications & Sustainability
By: Lilli Manolis Sherman
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.
#sustainability #polyolefins #Elastomers
Add Value to Your Compounding Operation
By: Jim Callari
Inside: Insights on three emerging, higher-margin growth areas for compounders.
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Mitigating and Troubleshooting Underwater Pelletizing Issues
By: By Merritt H. Christian, Nordson Corp.
There’s a shift to underwater pelletizing systems as compounders strive to produce higher-quality pellets. But underwater pelletizers are not general-purpose tools. Follow these steps to help ensure you maintain throughput, pellet quality and efficiency.
PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Candy
By: Jim Callari
With an AAGR of 11.8%, PE resin consumption is anticipated to reach 52.9 million lb in this market by 2022.
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Genomatica Survey Shows Sustainability is Embraced by Americans Despite COVID-19
By: Lilli Manolis Sherman
According to Genomatica’s survey, sustainability will have staying power even amid health and economic turmoil.
#sustainability
Danimer Scientific Gets DOE Grant to Expand PHA Bioplastic Commercialization
By: Lilli Manolis Sherman
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.
PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Envelopes
By: Jim Callari
One of the fastest-growing PE film markets is expected to grow at a clip of of 5.2% a year through 2022.
SPE ACCE 2020 Virtual Event to Feature Lanxess' Technical Director as First Keynote Speaker
By: Lilli Manolis Sherman
Lanxess’ Jose Chirino to present a roadmap for future mobility with a discussion on automotive plastics and polymer composites.
#polyolefins #Elastomers
Five Questions to Ask Before Instrumenting a Mold
By: Brad Harvey, RJG, Inc.
There are plenty of good reasons for putting sensors in a mold—but what is most important for your application? Answer that first, before considering what type of sensor to use and where to locate it.
Mineral Additives Supplier and University Partner Expand Uses of Graphite to Thermoplastics
By: Lilli Manolis Sherman
Germany’s George H. Luh’s recent research developments look promising for broadening the use of expandable graphite to nylons and more.
Additive Manufacturing and Injection Molding Increasingly Complementary in Covid-19 Crisis
By: Tony Deligio
The coronavirus crisis has often simultaneously required the speed of additive manufacturing and the scale of injection molding.
Use Automated Fever Scanning to Protect your People and your Business
This new non-contact temperature screening system from MachineSense is quick and easy to use. It provides an added level of health protection for employees and legal protection for the business.
PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Deli Bags and Wrap
By: Jim Callari
With an average annual growth rate of 7.9%, PE resin consumption in this market is anticipated to reach 25.2 million lb in this market by 2022.
Project STOP Announces New Advancements to Combat Plastic Pollution
By: Heather Caliendo
Launched in 2017 by Borealis and SYSTEMIQ, Project STOP works with cities to create effective waste management systems that eliminate plastics leakage into the ocean and create circular systems in Southeast Asia.