End Markets

Blow Molding

Uniloy Completes Separation from Milacron

Brian Marston remains in charge of the new Uniloy, Inc.

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PET

Downward Pricing for Polyolefins, PET; Flat-to-Up for PS, PVC

Overall, slowed global demand and improved supply/demand balance scenarios are likely to keep prices of the five volume resins relatively stable.  

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sustainability

IntegriCo Steps Up Use of Plastic Waste that China No Longer Accepts

Hard-to-recycle plastics are being used by IntegriCo to make composite railway products.

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sustainability

Molder of Large Totes Save Material & Energy Costs with Recycled PP

Aaron Industries’ 100% recycled PP compound fortified with Milliken’s specialty modifier boosts MFI and retains strength.

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Packaging

Packaging Outlook Shifts with New Data

With a large portion of the industry having released its data for the first quarter, capital expenditures for the industry reported contracting growth.

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Medical

A Bright Future for Thermally Conductive Plastics

Lighter weight, lower cost, and greater impact strength, moldability and customization are rapidly driving demand for thermoplastics that help keep electronics, lighting and car engines cool.

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To Succeed in Manufacturing, Focus on Your People First

It’s not easy being a custom injection molder in the NYC metro area. For Natech Plastics, the key is developing employees’ skills and commitment.

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64-Oz PET Barrier ‘Growler’ for Craft Beer Is Called a ‘First’

Monolayer barrier PET beer jugs are molded by the machine builder for market-entry assistance.

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Packaging

New Recycling Demonstration Project to Launch in Oregon

The project aims to demonstrate how a wider range of materials can be captured from the curbside recycling stream.

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Process Cooling
Plastics Size Reduction