Novel Single-Extruder Line For Direct Long-Fiber Thermoplastics
12/1/2020Dieffenbacher builds single-extruder line for LFT-D to compound recycled materials as powder, chips or pellets.
Expanded Novel NOR Stabilizer Technology for Agricultural Films from BASF
11/30/2020BASF’s new plant to deliver wider range of NOR UV and thermal stabilizers to benefit growing global agricultural industry.
Milacron Joins Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC)
11/29/2020Along with its IIoT partner, ei3, Milacron is now part of a working group to establish best practices for remote access methods.
Ferris State Takes Delivery of New Zhafir Injection Machine
11/23/2020The university is using the Zhafir Zeres electric molding machine in an additional lab section for applied learning so there is one student at each machine versus two, reducing the number of lab partners and adhering to distancing.
Tolsa's Biocidal Additives Demonstrate Viricidal Activity
11/20/2020Tolsa’s Adins Protection additives are powerful biocides active against bacterial, algae and fungi with new viricide performance including Coronavirus types.
Genomatica to Scaleup Bio-Nylon 6 by 50-Fold with Aquafil to Meet Surging Brand Demand
11/19/2020Biotechnology firm Genomatica teams up with Italy’s nylon 6 fiber producer Aquafil to build demonstration scale renewable nylon 6 facility.
NPE2021’s 13 Technology Zones Highlight Some of the Plastics Industry’s Most Important Business Sectors
11/19/2020NPE’s 13 Technology Zones cover some of the industry’s most critical sectors and feature the insights, solutions, and services that are key to strengthening any supply chain. The zones consolidate their individual sectors’ most cutting-edge advancements, tools, materials, and processes in one central location, offering a first-hand preview of the technologies that will help move the industry forward.
Distinguish Your Company for Its Innovative Work—Enter Now for the 2021 Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards
11/19/2020The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is proud to announce the opening of the 2021 Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards. The awards are designed to recognize outstanding innovations in plastics manufacturing that further environmental advantages in design, material, and end-of-life management. Congratulations to Accredo Packaging, Vartega, and Eastman for winning the categories of Materials, Design, and End-Of-Life Innovations, and to PureCycle Technologies, winner of the 2020 Leadership in Innovation Award.
A Message from Jon Smalling: Future Leader in Plastics (FLiP) Incoming Vice Chair
11/19/2020Jon Smalling, the Southeast Regional Sales Manager for SEPRO Group, knows that the future of the plastics industry is bright. PLASTICS Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Committee just elected Jon to serve as the FLiP Vice Chair for the 2021 year. Jon shares his thoughts on the value of FLiP involvement.
The Next Generation in Plastics
11/19/2020PLASTICS and the Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Committee are devoted to supporting and encouraging the next generation of plastics leaders who will play a crucial role in the innovation, technology, and the future of the plastics industry.
