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Biopolymers

Next-Generation Biodegradable Plastics Being Developed

France’s Carbios expands its patent portfolio on controlled lifetime biodegradation of plastics.

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Packaging

MGS Discusses Its Acquisition

Privately held since 1982, injection molder and moldmaker MGS Mfg. Group Inc. has a new owner for the first time in its history, and it foresees greater growth thanks to the resources of its private equity acquirer.

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The 5 M’s of Molding—Part 3: Material

You’ve accounted for variability in two other “Ms”—mold and man—but materials in their lot-to-lot differences and handling challenges pose a distinct threat to repeatability.

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Engel’s Auto Event Comes to North America for the First Time

Featuring presentations from WardsAutomotive, Lanxess, Magna, ExxonMobil Chemical, Trexel, and more, the event will also feature multiple machinery demonstrations.

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“Most Powerful Man in Polyethylene” Sees Flat-to-Downward Pricing

Great to get an update from RTI’s Burns on PE and note his bringing home the gold medal from a world bench press championship.

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K 2016 Focus On ASEAN Plastics Industry

The 10-member group of Southeast Asian countries exported $39.3 billion in plastics and plastic products in 2013.

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Braskem Expands R&D Capabilities for UHMWPE

This in keeping with its new UHMWPE plant slated for startup in fourth quarter.

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K 2016 Sells Out, Continues Growth

The head of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH stresses that the show organizer will work hard to accommodate all the registered exhibitors.

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Forum Seeks Dialogue Between Research and Industry

The Science Campus is returning to K 2016 with more than 20 research institutions and a focus on four key themes.

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Show Within a Show

Special event during K 2016 features information, entertainment, activities, keynote talks and discussion sessions on the future of plastics.

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Postconsumer

Multiple Stakeholders in MN Recycling Agricultural Plastic

There’s plenty of talk about consumer plastic packaging waste but what about agricultural plastic?

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The Web’s Take on Dining in Düsseldorf

Trip Advisor, Yelp, Lonely Planet and Michelin weigh in on eating out in Düsseldorf.

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