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Packaging

Packaging 27 May 2020

Engineered Polyolefins Compounder Mytex Polymers Plans Expansion

Mytex Polymers has opted to invest in expanding capacity at its Georgia facility to meet demand for long glass fiber PP compounds.

Packaging 26 May 2020

North American Plastics Machinery Shipments Contract in First Quarter

Impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, overall shipments decreased by nearly 20%, while extrusion 911�� and exports expanded, according to the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS).

Postindustrial 25 May 2020

Leading the Charge: Brand Owners Moving to Boost Recycled Content in Packages, Products

Leading brand owners and a big-box retailer discuss their recycling goals, which will impact processors and the entire supply chain.

Thermoforming 22 May 2020

GN Thermoforming Installs New Machines with WhatApp During Coronavirus Crisis

Using the WhatsApp messaging platform, GN has been able to install new machines for U.S. and Eastern European customers amidst COVID-19.

Recycled Materials 21 May 2020

How Graham Packaging Counters PCR Supply/Demand Squeeze

Customers want more PCR—including food grade—than recyclers can supply. Solutions involve efforts to educate customers, employees, and the community at large. New technologies also offer hope.

Consumer Products 20 May 2020

Price of PP First to Plunge; PE, PS, PVC, PET Are Next

Coronavirus fallout: Slowing demand, higher resin inventories, low global material prices, plus labor and transportation challenges.

Packaging 20 May 2020

How the Plastics Industry Continues to Provide Solutions During This Time of Crisis

We are all reading industry news articles, updates, and highlights about how the plastics industry is mobilizing to relieve the burden of COVID-19 on the nation’s healthcare system and fight the spread of the virus. Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) members are making components for critical care machines, disposable medical items, and single-use packaging for treatments and food.