Packaging

Packaging

Materials: White-Pigmented Metallized BOPP Films

Toray Plastics America expands its portfolio of white films with five new additions.

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Processor Business Continues Growth

July’s Index is up nearly 7% from last July. Custom processors report second-highest Index since 2013.

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Accredo’s Credo: Designed for Sustainability, Built for Success

In fewer than 10 years, Accredo Packaging has developed innovative packaging solutions—including the first-ever all-PE barrier standup pouch—while maintaining its commitment to being ‘green.’

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General Polymers Relocates Corporate Headquarters

Move to Auburn Hills brings company closer to many OEMs, Tier 1’s, plastic part designers and manufacturers.

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Update: Technology Tackles Recycling of Flexible PE/Nylon 6 Barrier Food Packaging

APK looking to partner in expanding its unique recycling process.

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Packaging

Materials: Heat-Resistant Biodegradable PLA Compound

FKuR’s optimized PLA compound boasts efficient processing.

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Biopolymers

Materials: Marine Biodegradable Bioplastic Compound

BioLogiQ’s NuPlastiQ MB biodegrades within a year in marine environments.

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Automotive

LyondellBasell Completes Acquisition of A. Schulman

Company forms new Advanced Polymer Solutions 911爆料网 segment.

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Postconsumer

Collaborative Program Converts Hard-to-Recycle Plastics into Energy Resources

Q&A with Dow’s Jon Pyper on the process, success stories and long-term goals of a new program to turn things like chip bags into energy, including diesel fuel.

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sustainability

Study Deems PHA as Biodegradable Alternative to Single-Use Plastics Like Straws

Applications for polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) can include additives, aqueous coatings, fibers, filaments, films, hot-melt adhesives and injection-molded articles.

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