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Young Stretch-Film Processor Bets on Nanolayers
Going up against companies with as much as double its capacity, young stretch-film processor Zummit believes that new technology — notably 59-nanolayer films — will give it a competitive edge.
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DeDuster Systems Cleans Up rPET Sheet
rPlanet cut its gel count drastically—allowing it to sell more sheet at prime prices—after installing a DeDuster system.
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Variable-Diameter Air Ring Cools Film Above Frost Line
Tower-mounted adjustable ring adds cooling so that blown film can run at optimum line speeds with structures having soft inner skin layers that tend to block.
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Crosslinking Process Promises Thinner, Higher-Performance PE Films
Technology combines UV curing system with photo initiator promoter masterbatch.
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Reshoring: Is the Surge Sustainable?
Sure seems that way, as companies big and small look and act to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
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Air Ring Add-On Brings Output to New Level
The Short Stack from Addex sits between the air ring and die and provides high-velocity air flow to boost output and lock in the bubble.
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Building a Consumer Packaging Powerhouse
TekniPlex extends footprint in consumer packaging through acquisitions, but plans to grow organically through a materials-science focus.
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Lots to Say About Recycling
In our July issue, we have two features with a recycling bent. We also have a new editor on board to track and report on future developments in this critical industry segment.
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Pregis Performance Flexibles: In the ‘Wow’ Business
Pregis went big and bold with investment in a brand-new, state-of-the-art plant and spent big on expanding an existing facility. High-tech lines, well-known leadership and a commitment to sustainability are bringing the “wow” factor to blown film.
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What’s Your Sustainability Plan?
If you don’t have one, you should think about it. There are many ways beyond using recycled materials that a processor can make its facility more planet-friendly.
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Compounder Spins Off Home-Made Industry 4.0 Platform
Alterra to offer SmartChronos iIOT platform, which it’s been using on its own lines, to other processors
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An Automation 'First' for Non-Servo-Eject Trim Presses
Compact, flexible and configurable robotic system is said to be the first to enable thermoformers to fully automate product handling after a non-servo trim press.
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