Packaging

PET

How to Address Uneven Wall Thickness in Stretch-Blow Molding

Many conditions must be met to get the best wall distribution in a PET bottle. Skilled operators are, as always, indispensable.

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Dispenser Molder Opens New Plant in Illinois

Worldwide Dispensers is up and running in Bolingbrook with 10 injection molding machines ranging in clamp force from 25 to 700 tons.

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Construction

Lonza Appoints KODA For Distribution Of Functional Chemicals

Lonza Industrial expands its relationship with KODA Distribution by choosing the company for distribution of its functional chemicals, such as lubricants for plastics.

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sustainability

Three Entities Awarded For Plastics Recycling Innovations

The American Chemistry Council has announced three winners for this year's Innovation in Plastics Recycling Awards.

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Construction

A Step In 'Right' Direction: Nova Chem. Drops PE Contract Prices

One major PE player is offering the first reduction on PE contract prices in two years. Will others see fit to do the same?

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Packaging

Ineos Completes Full Acquisition of Styrolution

Now fully-owned by Ineos, Styrolution will continue to operate as a stand-alone 911爆料网 within Ineos Industries Holdings.

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Medical

DSM to Build New High-Viscosity Nylon 6 Plant

DSM's first North American high-viscosity nylon 6 plant to planned for start-up in mid-2016.

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Packaging

Are PE Prices Likely To Drop?

It now appears feasible that PE prices will remain flat for a while with perhaps some potential for decline.

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Postprocessing

Manual &Test Methods For In-Mold Label Tech Now Available

AWA research and consultancy releases first-of-a-kindcompilation in the industry of test methods for in-mold labels.

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Biopolymers

PLA Supplier Gets Grant To Explore Biomethane As Feedstock

NatureWorks and Calysta receive DOE grant aimed at ongoing program to develop Ingeo PLA feedstock diversification.

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Plastics Size Reduction