sustainability

Resin Conveying

From the Ashes, A More Efficient Film Operation Emerges

Three years after a fire destroyed most of its operation, Tex-Trude came back as a more productive extrusion 911爆料网.

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Recycled Resin Prices Still Rising in First Quarter

2010 was recovery year for many reprocessors.

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sustainability

Processor Strategies - Royal Group Profile Maker Gives Environment The ‘Royal’ Treatment

When you’re already a leader in your industry, you might be tempted to simply stay the course and not worry about issues such as sustainability and carbon footprint.

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K 2010 Preview, Auxiliaries: Equipment of All Types Debuts This Month at K 2010

From materials drying, feeding, and blending to process heating/cooling, scrap reclaiming, testing, welding, and decorating—the K 2010 show this month in Dusseldorf, Germany, will have news in all categories of auxiliary equipment.

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Postconsumer

Lots of Action in Plastics Recycling

Several projects in recent months will increase capacity for recycled plastics.

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plant tour

Automation, Old-Fashioned Values Help Sustain Molder’s Success

This 55-year-old, family-owned and operated custom injection molding company continues to thrive by practicing a value that’s gained widespread popularity lately: “sustainability.”

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EXTRUSION & COMPOUNDING: Five-Layer Film Structures Set to Supplant Three Layers?

In blown film, equipment and material suppliers have come together to push five-layer technology into non-barrier applications previously held by three-layer films.

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K 2010 Preview, Materials Higher Performance, Better Processing, And Now Sustainability Share Spotlight at K

The K 2010 show will present new plastics materials for a wide range of industries, which makes it hard to generalize, but a few markets stand out prominently: packaging, medical, automotive, and electronic equipment.

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Construction

Wood on Plastics: Building a Foundation for Construction Market Recovery

Now that the first half of 2010 is behind us, it appears safe to make two observations about the latest trends in the residential construction sector.

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Recycled Resin Pricing: Finally...Some Price Relief

Recycled plastics prices were up in the second quarter, but are now starting to come back down.

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Blending & Dosing