Film Processor Launches First-Ever Mobile App for the Flexible Packaging Industry
Calculating, converting, and planning is now easier and faster than with new app from Polykar.
Injection Moldable Glass Developed
Glassomer silica nanocomposite can be molded at 130 C with a secondary heat treatment resulting in pure quartz glass molded parts.
Supercritical Steam Process Can Convert All Plastic Waste to Virgin Materials
Mura Technology’s HydroPRS process creates raw ingredients for infinitely recyclable new virgin-grade products from all types of plastic.
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Bausano to Host Online Demonstration of New Extrusion System
Powered by Bausano’s multidrive transmission system, MD Nextmover extrusion line sets new standards for efficiency, reliability, durability, and sustainability, the builder says.
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Haitian Sets Sales Record in 2020
Haitian International Holdings Limited posted a new sales record for the 2020 fiscal year, selling more than 43,000 machines and generating $1.8 billion in sales, up 20.3% from 2019.
Tupperware to Expand its Sustainable Product Portfolio with Tritan Renew
Eastman’s Tritan Renew gains further commercial traction.
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Argentinian Food Producer Switches Olive Oil Bottle from Glass to PET
Amcor helped Morixe Hnos convert to a lightweight olive oil bottle that allows the company to export oil across Brazil to meet growing demand.
American Styrenics and Agilyx to Collaborate on Advanced Recycling Facility
AmSty will use Agilyx’s advanced pyrolysis technology to convert post-use PS to styrene monomer.
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New PP Foam Extrusion Technology
Sulzer Chemtech and Borealis have launched new PP foam extrusion technology said to lower cost and increase efficiency.
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Weak Links in the Supply Chain
From pandemic shutdowns to blocked shipping canals, overseas sourcing headaches are forcing many OEMs to rethink far-flung supply chains, particularly when it comes to tooling.
COBOT Case Packer for Lids and Containers
Muller Technology says the self-contained case packer is built around an Omron 6-axis collaborative robot.
Dual-Frame MDO Boosts Efficiency
‘Revolutionary’ dual-frame technology allows for high production speeds while significantly reducing cleaning and service times.
Multi-Component Molding Options Added to Machine Line
Haitian’s Zhafir Multi multi-component molding machines or add-on injection units give molders more 2K options.
Conveyor Customized for Preform Molding
Dynamic Conveyor says this specialized line addresses four key preform molder areas of need.
Control System for Monolayer Film Lines
Package is retrofittable for blown film and is reportedly easy to operate.
Clear, Transparent Nylon for Steam Sterilization of Medical Products
EMS-Grivory’s new Grilamid TR HT 200 amorphous nylon boasts an above 90%.
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Registration Now Open for Amerimold, Moldmaking and Extrusion 2021
The collocated in-person events will take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., Sept. 21-23.
New Industry Guidelines for Recycle Content in Food Packaging
PLASTICS has published the highly-anticipated guidance document.
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Plastic Bank, SC Johnson Partnership Keeping Bottles from Oceans
Partnership has diverted more than 500 million bottles from oceans.
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