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Biopolymers 29 Apr 2011

Pepsi Develops First 100% Biobased PET Bottle

WEB EXCLUSIVE: PepsiCo, Purchase, N.Y., says it has developed the world’s first PET bottle made entirely from plant-based, renewable resources.

27 Apr 2011

Polyethylene continues going Up

Low inventories and strong sales in April pushed through the April $.06 increase.

Injection Molding 26 Apr 2011

Custom Molding Still Recovering

Custom injection molders continued their recovery from the Great Recession of 2008-2009 in the second half of 2010, though at a slower rate than in the first half.

polyolefins 25 Apr 2011

Cyclic Olefin Copolymer Enhances Polyolefin Blends for Film Packaging

Cyclic olefin copolymer (COC ) is an amorphous thermoplastic that is finding increased utility as a blending agent in polyolefin packaging films for medical, consumer, and industrial markets.

Packaging 25 Apr 2011

Multi-Layer Injection Molded Tubs Take on Thermoforming & Metal Cans

Kortec Inc., Ipswich, Mass., a supplier of multi-layer injection molding technology, is launching an altogether new system for making rigid barrier containers.

Injection Molding 25 Apr 2011

Microcellular Foam with Heat-Cool Makes Class-A Glossy Parts

A high-gloss surface equivalent to automotive Class-A solid molding can now be achieved with the weight savings and other benefits of microcellular foam molding, thanks to a new licensing agreement between Trexel Inc., Waltham, Mass., and Ono Sangyo Co.

Injection Molding 25 Apr 2011

‘Easy-Molding’ Nylon Compound Targets Metal in Cars

Metal-replacement opportunities continue to emerge as fuel economies become more critical.

Single-Screw Compounding 25 Apr 2011

Follow These Tips to Select the Right Pelletizer

Start by assessing the status quo, as well as defining future needs. Develop a five-year projection of materials and required capacities. Short-term solutions very often prove to be more expensive and less satisfactory after a period of time. Most of all, know your options.