Sheet Extrusion
N.A. Plastics Machinery Shipments On the Rise in Q1
Shipments of primary plastics equipment in the first quarter were up 13.5% from the year-ago quarter.
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New Materials Shine Bright In Growing LED Market
Rapid expansion of LED technology has spurred development of new formulations for a wide range of lighting components. Here are examples of activity in this fast-moving field.
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Biobased Additive Boosts PVC Extruder’s Flooring Line
Sterling Brands’ use of amorphous PHA additive enhances performance of new PVC flooring products.
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Reunion Party Celebrates World’s First Thermoformer
In one room, several centuries of experience at the granddaddy of all thermoformers.
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Cloeren Invests in Austrian Die Maker EMO
Cloeren buys an unspecified percentage of European extrusion die builder. Companies will operate separately.
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Macro Engineering, Raven Industries Partner on New 7-layer Cast Extrusion Line
The line includes the addition of two individual extrusion dies to process low and high viscosity resin types.
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Cyclic Olefin Copolymer: Alternative Resin For Medical Packaging
With Barex production winding down, processors serving the medical market are eyeing replacements. Some have already commercialized new packages with COC.
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Online Global Marketplace For Polymer Transactions
Service allows polymer buyers and sellers around the world to post products, negotiate, and arrange for shipment.
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Easy-To-Integrate Wireless Production-Monitoring Platform
Smart-factory technology made more accessible by start-up firm.
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