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Downstream System ‘Rewrites the Rules’ for Medical Tubing Extrusion
Extrusion downstream expert Bob Bessemer joins Novatec to enter medical tubing market with innovative line of tanks and puller/cutters.
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Worldwide Switch to New Gauging System Pays Off for Haartz
Leading supplier of sheet and roll stock for automotive applications reevaluated its thickness-measurement technology in 2012, and now has 15 scanners in place worldwide from one supplier.
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New Study Refutes Negative Environmental Impact of Plastics Packaging
Packaging has been the favorite whipping boy of environmentalists. But a new report shows that replacing plastic with other materials would have widespread adverse environmental effects.
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Reciprocating Head Enables Profile-Shape Changes 'On the Fly'
NPE2024: Device eliminates the need to change tools to accommodate different profile shapes and eliminates assembly of the finished profile.
Read MoreTime to Step Up
Join the “conversation” about the value to society of the plastics industry.
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Meet the New Force in Color Concentrate Production
The new Chroma Color Corp. unites the production and technical expertise of four different firms to better serve the needs of a consolidating processor market.
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Conveyor Upgrade Keeps Currier on Track
Processor’s switch to modular plastic belt conveyors increased efficiency in bottle making by eliminating downtime.
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Free Guidance on Molding Resins
Mobile Specs app and website provide processing parameters on thousands of resins … at no cost.
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Switch to Centralized Vacuum Supply Saves Molder Energy, Boosts Production
Less maintenance means more time for processing, thanks to elimination of vacuum pumps at each press.
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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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Step Up and Support Manufacturing Day 2018
Host an event and start to change the misconceptions still lingering about manufacturing—and plastics.
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Resin-Drying Icon Sears Dies at 78
40-year industry veteran was founder and president of Dri-Air Industries.
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