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Examining the Big Themes at NPE2018
Check out the publication that was poly-bagged with this issue to get a big picture view of what’s coming up at the giant show in May. Here’s a preview.
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PE Film Market Snap-Shot: Fresh Produce, Self-Serve, and Wet-Pack Bags
Coextrusion is being used as a differentiator as processors that invest in new technology are more confident about their ability to gain market share.
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NPE2018 Targets 'C Suite' With New Educational Program
‘Leadership Summit’ program focuses on the business of plastics, designed to give tips to execs to improve the bottom line.
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PE Film Market Snapshot: Consumer Can Liners
Huge market projected to grow by 3.6%/yr through 2020. Environmental issues remain a challenge.
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Plastics and Legislation: What You Need to Know
From NAFTA to tax reform to LOTO. As NPE2018 approaches, there’s a lot happening on Capitol Hill that plastics processors and suppliers alike should know. Here’s a look at some key issues.
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Micro Extruder Can Run Normal-Sized Pellets for 3D Printing
Unit can be configured for lab use or mounted on a 3D gantry for 3D printing
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Coextrusion Line Demonstrates Technology for API Catheters
At trade show, suppliers team to show how to run a medical tube that includes medicine.
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PE Film Market Snap-Shot: Shrink Film
Roughly 797.3 million lb of PE was consumed making shrink film in 2017, and with growth of 1.7% forecast, consumption will hit 838.2 million lb 2020.
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‘Growth Momentum’ Poised to Continue
Plastics Industry Association economist Perc Pineda says low energy prices, technology advances, and mechanization/automation are keys to manufacturing growth.
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PE Film Market Snap-Shot: Institutional Can Liners
Monolayer blown-film constructions account for more than 92% of institutional trash bags, but use of multi-layer coextrusion is growing to allow incorporation of recycled content.
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Technology Takes Aim At Drying Specialized Resins
Novatec develops new at-the-press drying solutions for molders tackling highly tailored nylons and other specialty materials.
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PE Film Market Snap-Shot: T-Shirt Bags
Downgauging is a key trend: the average PE t-shirt bag utilizes 30% less material than a bag made five years ago, due mostly to advances in resin technology.
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