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3D Printer Provider Ultimaker Launches New Software Solution

The paid subscription-based software offering addresses several glaring IT pain-points.

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Packaging

Technimark Acquires Ireland's Tool & Plastic Industries

Custom rigid plastic packaging molder Technimark enhances healthcare manufacturing expertise through acquisition of Tool & Plastic Industries. 

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Penn State Behrend Installs Consigned Zeres Injection Molding Machine

The university’s plastics processing lab will use the electric 101-ton Zhafir Zeres injection molding machine in hands-on coursework as part of its B.S. in Plastics Engineering Technology.

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Technimark Acquires Tool & Plastic Industries Ltd.

The North Carolina headquartered injection molder adds Tool & Plastics Irish and Czech facilities to its global stable of 13 facilities worldwide.

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Eck Plastic Arts Adds Higher Tonnage Press

The upstate New York injection molder and thermoformer finished installation of 1012-ton Mars II molding machine from Haitian in June.

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NPE Venue Recognized for Outbreak Prevention Measures

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), home to NPE2021, has received the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation on outbreak prevention, response, and recovery. Recognized as the gold standard of safe venues, the OCCC is one of the largest venues in the nation to receive the GBAC STAR accreditation.

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Construction

USMCA Implementation Strengthens Plastics Sectors Positioning for Continued Cooperation and Growth

The implementation of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a historic step for the three nations; their 911爆料网es and workers; and consumers, said PLASTICS’ President and CEO Tony Radoszewksi.

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NPE

GPS 2020 Keynote Just Announced!

GPS Online—Oct. 21-23—will feature high-level strategic discussions for the most innovative consumer brands and their suppliers. Join Emma Lewis, General Manager for Shell Polymers and Global Chemicals Strategy, for an inspiring keynote as she discusses “Why the Disrupted Must Now Become the Disruptor.”

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Biopolymers

Making the World a Better Place with Bioplastics

Patrick Krieger from the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) shares why people are excited about bioplastics. WATCH

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Biopolymers

Re|focus Episode #3: Industry Collaboration in Bioplastics

As brands are making commitments toward more sustainable material choices, bioplastics are often looked at as a solution. Register today for the third episode in six-part webinar series—Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit on August 17—and discover strategies to use this material. In addition to an overview of what bioplastics are and tackling some common misconceptions, this episode will explore how the plastics industry is collaborating and innovating to provide new sustainable options.

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