End Markets
Planting The Seeds For A Future In Plastics
Winners of the Techmer PM sponsored Student Design Awards. There have been several stories lately from a number of companies describing the ways in which its employees are engaging with the younger generation.
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In-Situ Nucleated PP Rivals Conventional Nucleation
A technology that produces a nucleating effect during the polymerization of PP boasts numerous advantages over adding a nucleating agent during pelletization.
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Phoenix Technologies invests $18 million to add new wash line
The proprietary new wash line is expected to be operational by the end of 2015.
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Extreme Molding’s Joanne Moon Reflects on 38 Years
Nearly 40 years in medical plastics working in extrusion and injection with stops at an OEM, a startup, a material supplier and finally a custom molding operation give Joanne Moon a very unique perspective on the intersection of plastics and healthcare.
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Italian Equipment Makers Aim For U.S. Expansion
Expansion plans by some Italian plastics equipment manufacturers are focused on North America
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NYC Hit With A Lawsuit Over EPS Ban
A New York City ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging is set to go into effect July 1.
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Transplants: More Evidence of Processing’s Resurgence in U.S.
Three major firms set up first processing operations in America.
Read MoreSigma Plastics Buys Tara Plastics Corp.
Sigma Plastics says the Tara deal reflects the company鈥檚 expansion into value-added films.
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SABIC Gets 2015 Crystal Cabin Award For Clear Lexan Sheet
In its entry into the only international competition for excellence in aircraft interior innovation, SABIC wins award.
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Kuraray Expands Into Biobased Barrier Materials Through Plantic Acquisition
Japan's Kuraray has acquired Australia's Plantic Technologies and now enters the biobased barrier food packaging market sector.
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