Jim Callari

Jim Callari Editorial Director

Film Extrusion

PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Deli Bags and Wrap

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.

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Packaging

PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Converter Film

Market pegged to grow 5.7% yearly through 2022. 

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Biopolymers

Polykar Adds Film Line Dedicated to Biopolymers

New Reifenhauser blown film line designed to process all types of biopolymers plus the full range of traditional polymers.  

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Film Extrusion

W&H: Virtual Expo a Success

More than 2000 visitors from 120 countries tuned in for live flexographic and gravure press demonstrations, technical sessions and virtual meetings.  

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Film Extrusion

PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Bubble Packaging

Continued trend toward e-commerce is driving growth in the market for bubble packaging.

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Film Extrusion

PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Consumer Trash Bags

Trash bag market dominated by major players. Average annual growth pegged at 3.4% for the next three years though environmental issues loom.

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Sheet Demand Spike Spurs More Extrusion Training

Two courses aim at getting operators and new personnel up to the task as demand for sheet soars as a barrier to stop spread of Corornavirus.

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Captive Molder Seeks Bigger Footprint in Custom Business

Pittsfield Plastics Engineering has spruced up its facility and added new technology as it seeks to expand its business beyond its proprietary line of reels and spools.

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Film Extrusion

PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Institutional Can Liners

Market is about 1.37 billion lb strong now, and is expected to grow by 2.6% through 2022.

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Film Extrusion

PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: T-Shirt Bags

Coronavirus concerns have made some governments reverse bans on the books, but the T-shirt market is projected to be flat through the next three years.

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Packaging

PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Consumer/Industrial Product Liners

Monolayer structures still dominate this market.

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Film Extrusion

Reifenhauser Converts Second Pilot Line for Protective Gear in Coronavirus Fight

Line will produce enough material to create 1.2 million coveralls for hospital workers aiding COVID-19 patients.

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