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Biopolymers

ALPLA Invests in Bioplastics

Global packaging giant APLA buys stake in developer of bioplastic compounds.

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Micromolding

Fakuma: Wittmann Battenfeld to Launch Machine Line at Friedrichshafen Fair

In addition to introducing its new SmartPlus line of servo-hydraulic injection molding machines, Wittmann Battenfeld will feature multiple machines at its booth and stream video of other cells from its labs.

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Polyplastics' Topas COC Earns APR Recognition for Recyclability with PE Films

APR recognition is geared to flexible multilayered film for stand-up pouches with 15.5% or less COC.  

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NPE

16 New Inductees Named to Plastics Hall of Fame

Long-time leaders hailing from the U.S., Japan, Germany and Austria and across the entire supply chain, from machinery and materials to training and moldmaking, will be inducted.

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sustainability

PureCycle to Build New Recycling Plant in Georgia

The 200-acre location in Augusta Corporate Park will create over 80 manufacturing jobs with an initial $440 million investment to primarily fund three lines of 130 million lb of capacity during Phase 1 of the project.   

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sustainability

Sirap to Use Ineos Styrolution's Recycled Polystyrene for Food Packaging

Easy foaming properties allow the production of XPS foam packaging trays.

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Recycling

Eriez Opens Expanded Service and Repair Center

The enhanced Service and Repair Center is part of a recently completed expansion at the Eriez Wager Road facility. 

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screws

Xaloy to Reopen Virginia Manufacturing Facility

The Pulaski site was closed in 2016 by former owner Nordson, which consolidated screw and barrel operations in Ohio

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Recycling

Erema North America Ships 1,000th Recycling Machine

The machine is now in operation at recycling service provider PreZero’s South Carolina facility to recycle post consumer plastic waste.  

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TriMas Building Greenfield Molding Site in Ohio

Rieke, part of the company’s packaging group, is currently building a 230,000-ft2 facility in New Albany that is expected to begin production in the second quarter of 2022.

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