Packaging

Medical

Polymer Tech Innovations To Star At 'NPE2015 Startup Garage'

Expect to see at least twelve startup ventures with exciting new technologies at the 'NPE2015 Startup Garage' exhibitions.

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Automotive

Metabolix To Significantly Boost PHA Production

Plans are underway at Metabolix to increase output of PHA biopolymers.

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Automotive

Reedy International Gets New Name

Along with new headquarters, Reedy International has the new name of Reedy Chemical Foam & Specialty Additives.

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Wellman Plastics Recycling Part Of Shanghai Prett Composites

Wellman Plastics Recycling is being acquired by automotive plastics compounder Shanghai Pret Composites.

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SPI Launches Sustainability Benchmarking Tool

With the launch of its Sustainability Benchmarking Tool this month, SPI will host a webinar. "Zero Waste Zone" at NPE 2015 further supports effort.

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Packaging

SIPA Acquires Automa PET Bottle Machine Line

SIPA adds rotary single-stage machines to its arsenal.

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First Hot-Fill PET Jar With Metal Lug Closure

Amcor wins the race to give PET pasta-sauce jars that satisfying "pop" on opening.

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Hot Runners

News in Hot Runners & Tooling At Fakuma 2014

Novelties included variable-pitch manifolds, mold servo controls, 3D printed plastic mold inserts, and flexible/formable cooling channels.

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Packaging

Slower Growth for Packaging

Packaging is tied to consumer goods spending, and growth for both may be at peak levels.

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best practices

BOPP Processor Focuses on Specialties

At one time, BI-AX International produced millions of pounds of BOPP film a year for a wide range of commodity products. But it has since transitioned toward higher-value niche products for medical and packaging.

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Blending & Dosing