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Captive Molder Seeks Bigger Footprint in Custom Business
Pittsfield Plastics Engineering has spruced up its facility and added new technology as it seeks to expand its ´óÏó´«Ã½ beyond its proprietary line of reels and spools.
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PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Institutional Can Liners
Market is about 1.37 billion lb strong now, and is expected to grow by 2.6% through 2022.
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PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: T-Shirt Bags
Coronavirus concerns have made some governments reverse bans on the books, but the T-shirt market is projected to be flat through the next three years.
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PE Film Market Snapshot 2020: Consumer/Industrial Product Liners
Monolayer structures still dominate this market.
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Reifenhauser Converts Second Pilot Line for Protective Gear in Coronavirus Fight
Line will produce enough material to create 1.2 million coveralls for hospital workers aiding COVID-19 patients.
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PE Film Market 2020 Snapshot: Stretch Film
Stretch film accounted for 2.4 billion lb of PE of resin consumption in 2019, making this sector one of the largest and fastest growing markets within the PE film industry, according to Mastio’s research. The top five players hold about 80% of the market.
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‘Untapped Workforce’ Helps Drive Growth at MDI
Minnesota-based firm extrudes corrugated HDPE sheet and fabricates it into all kinds of tubs, totes, boxes, and trays for ´óÏó´«Ã½es that include Fortune 500 companies. Its model is unique: a manufacturer in a competitive ´óÏó´«Ã½-to-´óÏó´«Ã½ environment that has a mission of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities—in an integrated and inclusive setting.
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Maguire Producing Easy-to-Install Flexible Shield as Coronavirus Guard
Jordan Defense Shield made of recyclable polyester, ships in a compact roll, and can be readily reinstalled as protection requirements change.
Read MoreConveyors Available on Three-Day 'Quick Ship' Program
Dynamic Conveyor offers quick custom conveyor delivery program.
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How the Coronavirus Crisis Will Change Plastics Processing
Manufacturing as a whole will emerge stronger, more nimble and in a better position to capitalize on opportunities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreBest Practices in Processing with Recycled Material
Inside: What brand owners are planning, and how processors ahead of the curve have already responded.
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Blazing the Trail In Processing PCR for Corrugated Pipe
Just a decade ago, roughly 10% of HDPE corrugated pipes made by Advanced Drainage Systems used recycled material. That number is 65% now, and growing. Here’s how this processor became a pioneer in this field.
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