End Markets

Blow Molding

New Technology Positions Large Laminate Tubes to Compete with Blow Molded Bottles

NEOSeam from Packsys Global makes laminate tubes with 360° decoration, no visible side seam, and lighter weight than blow molded bottles.

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industry 4.0

Testing: New Test & Inspection Systems for Tamper-Evident Caps

Pull-off tester, slitting inspection, and pinhole detection for beverage and other TE closures.

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Postprocessing

Packaging: New Systems for Seaming, Heading, Capping Squeeze-Tube Packaging

Side-seam smaller tubes and apply shoulders and caps automatically at high speed.

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Breakthrough in Animal Drug-Delivery Features Covestro's PC Resins

RxActuator’s Mini-Infuser made with Covestro’s PC-based resins said to be the first â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹wearable drug-delivery device for small companion animals. 

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Biopolymers

BASF and Fabbri Group Develop Certified Compostable Cling Film for Fresh-Food Packaging

Based on BASF’s Ecovio, Fabbri’s Nature Fresh film boasts excellent combination of breathability, mechanical performance and aesthetics.

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color

Reflection is Key to PolyOne's Color Inspiration 2021+ Color Trends Forecast

Four dynamic color palettes forecasted by PolyOne, each tied to ‘reflection’ on our lifestyle, environment and choices.

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Packaging

Additives: Unusual Chrome Colorant for High-End PET Products

Clariant’s NewAesthetix liquid-look chrome colorant is the first in this new portfolio of unique color and effects. 

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Medical

Materials: Wear-Resistant, High-Lubricity PC for Drug-Delivery Devices and Surgical Tools

Trinseo’s new Calibre PC said to provide a solution for the low-friction movement of one material over another.

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Auto Interiors Leader Brings Extrusion In-House

For first time in its 35-yr history, Legendary Auto Interiors is producing its own PVC sheet for floor-mat line.    

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BASF has Closed Acquisition of Solvay's Nylon 66 Business

Through the backward integration into key raw material ADN, BASF is now present along the entire nylon 66 value chain.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction