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Printpak Spearheads Local Effort to Recycle Rigid Plastics
Processor's study shows recycling stream would increase by 20% if rigid plastics were included.
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ADDITIVES: Galata Chemicals Now Part of India's Artek Surfin
India's Artek Surfin has acquired plastic additives supplier Galata Chemicals.
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Fire in the Hall
A full cup-production system, with a sheet extruder feeding a thermoforming machine inline, will register passing interest from the average showgoer. If that line bursts into flames, however, you can count on much greater curiosity.
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SI Group To Acquire Albemarle's Antioxidants Business
Manufacturer of chemical intermediates and specialty resins SI Group will acquire Albemarle's entire antioxidants business.
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Catalyst Promises 'Better' PET for Preform Extruders and Bottle Makers
Patent-pending and tested catalyst produces PET with improved thermo-oxidative stability and other advantages for processors.
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A Couple of Interesting Tidbits from Arburg’s Technology Days
Four-cavity mold rotates 45° for multi-component lens molding.
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HRSflow to Start U.S. Hot-Runner Production
Italian firm to manufacture in North America for the first time.
Read MoreBozzelli’s Dozen Drying Tips
There’s a lot to know about drying—enough to fill a book, at least. But for now, here are a dozen details you need to know, from seasoned injection molding consultant and Scientific Molding trainer John Bozzelli. Scroll down and take his quiz.
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Savvy Processors Reveal Best Practices on Drying
The processors speak: Here’s how some smart molders and extruders tackle the vexing problem of resin drying.
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‘Sandy’ Storm Victim Recovers Quickly
Quick service by an equipment supplier helped get a waterlogged plant back up and running.
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Proprietary Oxygen Scavenger Is Dormant Until Needed
Technology for APET or CPET packaging gives a "designable" shelf life from 4 to 24 months.
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