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PolyQuest to Expand rPET Production and Evaluating Polyolefins PCR Business
At least one additional FDA rPET production line is planned by PolyQuest at its Darlington facility.
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Engel Announces Virtual Event to Showcase Planned Fakuma Rollouts
The injection molding machine and automation supplier says its e-xperience virtual event to be held Oct. 13-16 will feature exhibits, a presentation program, and one-on-one meetings with local contacts and other experts.
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U.S. Plastics Pact Focuses on Creating a Circular Economy for Plastics
A key target is taking actions to effectively recycle or compost 50% of plastic packaging by 2025.
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Molder Pairs With Non-Profit to Ramp Up Fast Production of Affordable Ventilators
PMC SMART Solutions and Venti-Now Non-Profit worked together to determine the optimum product design and best assembly and testing processes to make production of as many as 1000 units/week as efficient as possible.
Read MoreKlöckner Pentaplast Expands its Recycled PET Capacity in North America
The multi-million dollar capacity expansion will be located among the eight North American locations that are best situated to serve its sustainable consumer and protein packaging customer base.
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Molds for Plastics Monthly Trade Monitor
This monthly trade statistics report—developed by Perc Pineda, PhD, Plastics Industry Association’s Chief Economist—includes monthly and year-over-year analysis of U.S. plastics mold trade. In this report, exports and imports of plastics molds are broken down by HTS number and by country, providing deeper insights on export market growth and import trends by product and country of origin.
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Additive Manufacturing: Beyond Prototyping & Product Development
Stephanie Hendrixson with Additive Manufacturing Magazine discusses the unique ways companies are using 3D printing, focusing on its increasing application for industrial production, as opposed to prototyping.
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Re|focus Webinar Episode 4: Telling Our Sustainability Stories
Today, more than ever, constructing a persuasive narrative is essential to reaching our audiences. While the plastics industry has traditionally relied on science-based facts to tell our sustainability story, it is becoming increasingly clear those facts must be couched in a compelling story to maximize impact. Register today for the fourth episode in this six-part webinar series—Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit on September 15—to hear how you can shape an impactful narrative to better tell your sustainability story.
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GPS Online October 21–23: Pandemic Forces Changes in an Already Volatile Market
COVID-19’s adverse impact on a broad range of industries has dominated recent discussions of plastics. Against the backdrop of fragile economic conditions, ongoing trade tensions, and a lower merchandise trade forecast, what can the U.S. plastics industry expect in 2020 and beyond? Register for GPS Online to discover how you can turn these challenges into opportunities.
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Lighter Weight & PCR Content in Multi-Trip PET Bottles
Refillable PET bottles are a significant factor in Mexico and parts of Latin America, as well as in Germany. This development combines 15% lightweighting with 35% recycle content.
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