Packaging
Americhem Acquires Vi-Chem Corp.
Company becomes new entrant into flexible PVC and TPE compounding arenas.
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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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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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Sefortek Expands Business With Customized Ultrasonic Welders
Building ultrasonic welding machines for automotive and packaging is a new focus.
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BASF and Avantium JV Aims at “Green” PEF Barrier Resin
The new joint venture will further development and licensing of Avantium production processes of precursor FDCA and PEF.
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Toyo Ink Expands Colorants Business to Mexico
Already a presence in the U.S., Toyo Ink is about to start production in Mexico.
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All-PE Structure Ensures Recyclability of Stand-Up Pouch
There are three things constant in the world: death, taxes and the…stand-up pouch. The stand-up pouch continues to grow in popularity showcasing that it does not yet have an expiration date, but it’s not all good news—issues with recyclability have been a consistent challenge.
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How to Select and Process High-Density Thermoplastic Materials
Choosing and working with high-density materials requires special knowledge in the areas of applications, mold design, and processing. Here are best practices that should increase your understanding.
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Amcor Launches New Business For Small-Volume Bottle Production
Full-service design and production available with economical lower-cavitation tooling.
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