End Markets

Composite Seatback Design Wins Altair Enlighten Award

New seatback made from BASF’s Elastocoat PUR pultrusion system and overmolded with impact-modified Ultramid nylon 6  

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Packaging

New In-Mold Labels Enhance Recycling of PP Containers

New PP IML labels from MCC Verstraete separate from PP containers during mechanical recycling to preserve the color and transparency of the container resin.

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At K 2022: Improved Automatic Process Control for PET Bottle Blowing

New Process Pilot+ from Agr International offers faster response and flexible goals for keeping PET bottles on spec.

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Blow Molding

Trexel Broadens Support for Foam Blow Molding

Agreement with MuCell Extrusion allows Trexel to pursue foam blow molding in packaging as well as automotive.

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sustainability

Advances in PET Bottle & Cap Molding at Drinktec Show

Easier label separation, higher rPET content, Industry 4.0 digitalization options, lighter CSD bottles, and more at German trade fair.

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PET Processing

Expanded PET Preform Molding Machine Line

Netstal expands its PET-LINE series introducing a 306 metric ton (m.t.) version with side entry at drinktec.

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PET

Water Bottler Powers Recycling with Renewable Energy

CG Roxane gets 30% of its power for repalletizing rPET at San Bernardino, Calif., from SolarEdge solar panels. 

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Best Methods of Molding Undercuts

Producing plastics parts with undercuts presents distinct challenges for molders.

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Recycling

Collaboration Creates Recycling Loop for Multilayer PET

Water-based adhesive makes packaging film easier to delaminate.

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Construction

Borealis and Partners Move Forward with Crosslinked PE and PP Pipes Based on Renewable Feedstock

The company’s partnerships in these new drop-in solutions significantly advances carbon footprint reduction.

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