Packaging
Air-Ring Upgrade Pumps Up the Output
Film processor Dallas Plastics boosts throughput by as much as 40% by retrofitting a new air ring—without the need for IBC.
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Processing Index Nears Peak Historical Growth
Growth slowed in November, but index climbed 5% year to date.
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Making an Impact In Thin-Gauge Sheet
Creating a ‘virtually integrated supply chain’ that connects it with suppliers and customers has helped Impact Plastics add value to a wide range of sheet products, with a growing emphasis on PP.
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U.S. Plastics Industry Well-Positioned for Continued Growth
Interesting highlights of PLASTICS’ 2017 Size & Impact Report, including employment and shipments data.
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Plantgistix Expands and Adds New Services
In addition to major space expansion, Plantgistix has added resin drying and volumetric blending to its services.
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Thermoformer Chooses Clarified PP For New Food Containers
Lacerta expands beyond PET to offer one of the first clear PP packages with tamper-evident properties.
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“Green PE” Used for Carbon Negative Composted Leaf Package
Braskem and Trinity Packaging partner up to help Maryland county improve their composting program through packaging alternative.
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Blow Molding: ‘Collaborative’ Bottle Palletizer
Collaborative robot arm makes new bottle palletizer safe to operate without guarding.
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Milacron’s First Klear Cans Hit Store Shelves
Clear, coinjected cans of PP and EVOH hold fruit pieces.
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How Parkway Makes Stock Jars Into a Custom Business
This family firm distinguishes itself in a commodity market by offering numerous ways to customize its stock products.
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