End Markets

Packaging

Thin-Walled Biobased Packaging That’s Injection-Moldable and Commercially Viable

A consortium in The Netherlands has come up with an innovative three-pronged approach.

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Automotive

Canadian, Mexican and U.S. Plastics Organizations Meet to Modernize NAFTA

The heads of PLASTICS, CPIA and ANIPAC met this week in Mexico City to reexamine the trade deal 24 years after it passed and before President Trump focuses on it.

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polyolefins

New Shelf-life Extending Packaging Technologies

Both Nova Chemicals and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America have launched novel packaging technologies.

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Female Founded and Led Bioplastics Products Company On the Move

Repurpose is aiming to expand line of PLA-based disposable and certified compostable picnic and party wear.

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Packaging

Economic Data, Wall Street Forecasts Point to Packaging Growth

Food/beverage spending and three underlying “macro” trends explain why.

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May’s Index: 56

Industry has grown steadily over last six months.

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Medical Molder Sweats the Small Stuff to Deliver Big Results

Embracing lean manufacturing and scientific molding keeps Freudenberg Medical on top of customer demands for defect-free deliveries as it expands into full device manufacturing, 100% automated inspection, and 3D-printed tooling for quicker product launches.

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Postconsumer

Canadian Water Bottler Gets More Than Expected From New PET Recycling Line

Bottle-to-bottle PET recycling line recycles pre-washed post-consumer PET bottle flake.

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polyolefins

Specialized Color and Additive Masterbatches Thwart Counterfeiters

Polyone’s collaboration with potable water equipment maker fends off pirates.

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The “Holy Grail” of PC Glazing Appears on the Sporty Electric Tommykaira ZZ

Teijin has developed the world’s first “pillar-less” PC windshield for a commercial car.

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