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Lots of Expansion Brewing In Film Extrusion
Firms adds more capacity to produce higher-tech films.
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Recycling News at K 2013
New developments combine recycling and compounding in one step. Plenty of news at K in size reduction and de-labeling.
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Thermoforming News at K 2013
New machinery and tooling developments for thermoformers debut at K.
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From Printer to High-End Extruder: Colormasters Sets Sights on Collation Film
When long-established printing and converting company Colormasters was putting together a strategic plan for growth, it added blown film processing to the mix.
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Top 10 Extrusion Items in 2013
Here's a quick rundown of things that caught my eye--and likely the attention of extrusion processors, in 2013.
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The Shale Gas Game Changer
Processors and resin suppliers alike believe the availability of low-cost feedstock will present huge opportunities in the North American plastics market.
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Molder Puts the ‘Art’ into Decorating
Custom molder took its expertise in in-mold coloring, IML, and IMD to the next level with the launch of a new division, Artistry of Plastics. The operation utilizes a proprietary technique, trade named Fabric Fusion, which merges resins with textiles to create a unique seamless product design.
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Extrusion/Compounding at K 2013: Having It All
Extrusion processors no longer need to chose among speed, quality, and flexibility, based on exhibits at K 2013.
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K 2013: More Efficient, Flexible & User-Friendly Auxiliaries
It’s hard to generalize about auxiliary equipment, but a few trends stood out at K, including: greater energy efficiency, ease of maintenance and cleaning, controls that provide more real-time and historical process information and greater ease of use.
Read MoreEuropean Film Extruder Sets Up North American Operation
German processor Südpack sets up direct sales operation in Chicago.
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Mid-Size Former Has Big-Time Tools
Dordan utilizes NX-generated photo realistic images and 3D package design movies to demonstrate how package has been designed for manufacturing, including part functionality and shelf impact.
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