Extrusion
Color Done Right
Look for a supplement to the September Issue of Plastics Technology with tips and techniques that will help you make your coloring operations as efficient as possible
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Macro Engineering, Raven Industries Partner on New 7-layer Cast Extrusion Line
The line includes the addition of two individual extrusion dies to process low and high viscosity resin types.
Read MoreNovolex to Acquire Heritage Bag Co.
Heritage Bag Co. is Novolex’s fifth acquisition since Wind Point Partners acquired Novolex (formerly Hilex Poly) in 2012.
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Slideshow: SPE Fellows Inductees
During the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) ANTEC 2016, SPE will honor the newest Fellows of the Society, which are members who have made outstanding contributions in plastics science, engineering, or management.
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First Application of Photochromic Ink on a Flexible Package
Printpack awarded for its technical innovation by the leading flexible packaging industry association.
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Cyclic Olefin Copolymer: Alternative Resin For Medical Packaging
With Barex production winding down, processors serving the medical market are eyeing replacements. Some have already commercialized new packages with COC.
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Reshoring Trend: Fading or Going Strong?
One study says it’s over, another source says it still has legs.
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Ahead of the Curve in Recycling
A pioneer in recycling milk bottles built a thriving business in plastic lumber, but blow molding with PCR has proved a longer, harder road to success.
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First High-Barrier PLA-Based Flexible Film for Long Shelf-Life Pouches
Italian film processor combines coating technology with NatureWorks Ingeo films for packaging of processed foods.
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