Packaging
Uncertainty in Foil Market Spurs Metallized OPP & PET Growth
Toray’s advanced barrier-durable metallized films are designed for foil-replacement applications.
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Processor Cultivates Success With Recycled Plastics
Landmark Plastic produces packaging and other products for the horticultural industry, using not only its own scrap, but reclaim it collects from growers and retailers.
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Bring On Your PCR
Lots of news lately on expanded use of postconsumer resin (PCR) in products and packaging, including updates from APR, KW Plastics and Landmark Plastic.
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New Approach to PET Containers With Integral Handles Commercialized
Special preform has integral injection molded handle.
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P&G Launches Second Ocean Plastic Bottle Made From 100% Recycled Plastic
320,000 bottles—the largest production run of recyclable dish soap bottles in the world made using ocean plastic—will hit store shelves in Britain next year.
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PLASTICS’ Carteaux Challenges NY Times Editorial on Plastic Bags
A pro-plastic bag ban editorial from the New York Times did not sit well with the plastics industry.
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Coinjected Coffee Capsules with IML Debut at Fakuma Show
Netstal premieres coinjection molding of three-layer coffee capsules with in-mold labeling.
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First License Agreement for Advanced PE Production Technology Signed
The Norner Trimodal Technology enables a higher comonomer content in the highest molecular weight.
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New Ionomer Decorative Effects Using Hot Stamping
DuPont collaboration with Kurz Group leads to golden or metallized effects.
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