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Blown-Film Processor Quick on its Feet--Now Making Isolation Gowns
Michigan-based Petoskey Plastics modifies line that was making auto-seat covers to produce and convert film for non-surgical isolation gowns to meet demand brought about by Conoravirus.
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Reifenhauser Converts Lab Lines to Produce Face Masks
Will operate four-shift operation 24/7 till further notice. Says it will produce enough material to make 1 million face masks a day.
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PLASTICS, NAM Push for Extension to 'Essential' Companies Definition
Trade groups push for more companies in the manufacturing supply chain to receive “essential” designation.
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SPE Schedules First-Ever 'Virtual' ANTEC
Attendees can listen to keynotes and presentations live. Many presentations will also be recorded.
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WSJ Calls for Reversal of Plastic-Bag Bans
Journal says plastic bag ban backfires. Calls reusable bags “notoriously dirty and may spread the (Corona) virus.”
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Bigger Press Opens Opportunities for Molder
Acting quickly, Pittsfield Plastics arms its plant with high-tonnage Haitian press to meet customer demand and open options for more large-part molding projects.
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Nordson Opens Pelletizing, Melt-Delivery Lab in N.C.
Lab has pelletizing line that can operate at rates to 1000 lb/hr.
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Extrusion: New Extruder Line Targets Medical Applications
Series comes with a range of standard features. Customization also available.
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Conair, Partners Run TPE Tubing, ABS 3D Filament at Medical Show
Conair joins Davis-Standard and Zumbach to demo complete system that switched between tubing and filament runs at Plastec West Show in California.
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Innovation, Customization & Sustainability: How Flex Films Focuses on U.S. Market
Global player in BOPET film has big plans for U.S. market with innovative products developed collaboratively with customers while paying heed to environmental concerns.
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New Method Boosts Medical-Tubing Efficiency
At Plastec West, Novatec unveiled an ultrasonic centering gauge to all but eliminate concentricity issues while decreasing startup time and slashing material waste.
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Auto Interiors Leader Brings Extrusion In-House
For first time in its 35-yr history, Legendary Auto Interiors is producing its own PVC sheet for floor-mat line.
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