Packaging

Honeycomb Core Sleeve Packs Set New Performance Standard

Sleeve packs produced with EconCore’s ThermHex technology outperform alternatives in container box compression tests. 

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Blow Molding

Krones Extends PET Offerings With MHT Acquisition

The purchase of the German maker of PET preform molds gives Krones reach beyond forming and filling of PET packaging.

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Packaging

Closed-Loop Bottle Control Saves Truckloads of PET for Blow Molder

Mexican beverage producer saves 3.5 tons of PET a day with Agr International’s Process Pilot.

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Commodity Resin Prices Generally Trending Downward Heading to Year's End

Falling raw material and feedstock costs are one common denominator driving prices of PP, PS, PVC and PET down, while PE is flat.

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Blow Molding

Blow Molding: Upgraded Wheel Machine with Servo-Driven Clamps

Wilmington rotary blow molder is more precise and quicker, easier to set up and maintain.

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Packaging

Injection Molding: High-Speed All-Electric Press Line

Designed for packaging with cycle times of 3 to 10 sec.

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economics

Additional Companies Sign New Plastics Economy Global Commitment

Signatories include raw material producers Borealis AG, Ecovative, Indorama Ventures Public Co. Limited, NatureWorks, Novamont SpA and more. 

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dies

Sheet: Next-Generation System For PET

Optimized extruder, new feedblock options, and Industry 4.0 compatibility highlight new line for PET packaging sheet.

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Materials: 'Chemically-Compliant' ABS Compounds for Certain Consumer Products

Elix Polymers’ ABS CC compounds are offered with an extended service package to help OEMs carry out verification and stewardship processes.

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Packaging

Materials: TPE Compounds with Excellent Adhesion to Nylons

Kraiburg’s new DC/AD/PA Thermolast K series targeted to consumer & food industries.

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