Packaging
Moving Toward Third Quarter, Prices of All Volume Commodity Resins Appear to Have Bottomed Out
The resurgence in exports along with higher feedstock prices place upward pressure on PE and possibly PVC.
Read MoreEarly Signs of an Upturn from the Great Economic Disruption?
Estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the U.S. employment rate fell to 13.3% in May following the 14.7% rate in April. 29,800 jobs were recouped in plastics and rubber products manufacturing in May, after 900 and 73,900 job losses in March and April, respectively.
Read MoreCoronavirus Doubles Demand for Used Blow Molding Machines
Demand for hand sanitizer, alcohol, cleaning products and beverages is reportedly straining capacity in blow molding.
Read MoreInjection Molding: Mold Dehumidifier Adds Germ- and Virus-Free Version
Blue Air Systems’ DMS (Dry Mould System) provides aseptic dehumidification of tools for a germ and virus-free molding atmosphere.
Read MoreCommodity Resin Prices Plunge in Second Quarter
Weak demand for industrial and durable goods, along with globally lower feedstock prices outweigh strong demand for packaging, medical products.
Read MoreMaterials: Partially Biobased PC Film
Covestro’s Makrofol EC film contains more than 50% of its carbon content sourced from plant-based biomass.
Read MoreBrown Machine Group Acquires aXatronics Robotic Capabilities
BMG’s Nalle automation systems with aXatronics’ robotic offerings said to provide the ‘ultimate’ packaging manufacturing solution.
Read MoreBiobased PEF Bottle Aimed at Substituting Conventional PET
Avantium teams up with major beverage producers to make PEF bottles.
Read MoreAdditives: Dual-Action Additive Concentrate for PET & rPET
Ampacet’s Silky Bliss additive masterbatch line provides recyclability and an elegant silky look to rigid PET & rPET.
Read MoreBrentwood Plastics Providing PPE Materials During Coronavirus Crisis
Brentwood’s is supplying PE film generally used for packaging and other applications for making impermeabile isolation gowns for healthcare worker in the fight against COVID-19.
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