Packaging
Materials: Partially Biobased PC Film
Covestro’s Makrofol EC film contains more than 50% of its carbon content sourced from plant-based biomass.
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Brown Machine Group Acquires aXatronics Robotic Capabilities
BMG’s Nalle automation systems with aXatronics’ robotic offerings said to provide the ‘ultimate’ packaging manufacturing solution.
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Biobased PEF Bottle Aimed at Substituting Conventional PET
Avantium teams up with major beverage producers to make PEF bottles.
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Additives: Dual-Action Additive Concentrate for PET & rPET
Ampacet’s Silky Bliss additive masterbatch line provides recyclability and an elegant silky look to rigid PET & rPET.
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Brentwood Plastics Providing PPE Materials During Coronavirus Crisis
Brentwood’s is supplying PE film generally used for packaging and other applications for making impermeabile isolation gowns for healthcare worker in the fight against COVID-19.
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Engineered Polyolefins Compounder Mytex Polymers Plans Expansion
Mytex Polymers has opted to invest in expanding capacity at its Georgia facility to meet demand for long glass fiber PP compounds.
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North American Plastics Machinery Shipments Contract in First Quarter
Impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, overall shipments decreased by nearly 20%, while extrusion business and exports expanded, according to the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS).
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Leading the Charge: Brand Owners Moving to Boost Recycled Content in Packages, Products
Leading brand owners and a big-box retailer discuss their recycling goals, which will impact processors and the entire supply chain.
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GN Thermoforming Installs New Machines with WhatApp During Coronavirus Crisis
Using the WhatsApp messaging platform, GN has been able to install new machines for U.S. and Eastern European customers amidst COVID-19.
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How Graham Packaging Counters PCR Supply/Demand Squeeze
Customers want more PCR—including food grade—than recyclers can supply. Solutions involve efforts to educate customers, employees, and the community at large. New technologies also offer hope.
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