News

Pregis to Invest $32 Million at Michigan Blown Film Site

Processor responding to increased demand for high-quality films.  

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Biopolymers

DuPont’s 100% Biofeedstock Based Acetal Selected by Conveyor Component Manufacturer

Regina is first-to-market with conveyor chain and modular belts based on new Delrin acetal produced from 100% biofeedstock from waste.  

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economics

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Aims for Climate Neutrality by 2023 and Climate Positivity by 2030

Two recent MCAM acquisitions further support the company’s circular economy actions.

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Extrusion

Nordson Buys Gauging Firm NDC

Acquisition expands Nordson’s test and inspection capabilities, pushing forward innovation, technology and value across key industries.

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monitoring

Equitech Buys Stake in CompSol USA

Acquisition specializes in manufacturing of opto-electronic devices.  

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Automotive

Lanxess’ FR, Glass-Reinforced Nylon 6 Selected for Lower Weight EV Battery Housings

A Durethan nylon 6 grade from Lanxess applied to a series production of Korean carmaker  

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Medical

Putnam Plastics Completes Expansion for Manufacture of Minimally Invasive Medical Devices

Continuous growth drives the need for Putnam’s additional space for its advanced extrusion technologies and medical device assemblies.

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Lanxess Develops Concept for Radar Sensors with Integrated Thermal Management

Using its high-performance thermoplastics, Lanxess’ thermal management concept is aimed at autonomous driving.

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Packaging

Netstal Brand Returns, KraussMaffei Transfers Machine Maker Into Independent Unit

In 2019, the KraussMaffei Group merged all its divisions and all previous brands—KraussMaffei, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Netstal—into a single KraussMaffei brand.

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Grand Traverse Plastics Announces Expansion

The Northern Michigan automotive injection molder is investing $11.5 million in support of a new electric-vehicle (EV) program.

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Plastics Size Reduction