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Sheet Extrusion

Machine Builders Join Forces On Novel ‘Direct-to-Sheet’ Technology

PTi, Farrel Pomini team on sustainable technology platform that combines compounding and sheet extrusion at extremely high filler loadings.

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Postconsumer

AmSty Now Using Recycled Polystyrene Converted from Waste by Agilyx

This step reportedly marks the first time a plastics producer has successfully produced high-purity ASTM styrene from polystyrene waste. 

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Packaging

Nestlé Waters North America Wins 2019 Design for Recycling Award

Nestlé Waters received the award specifically for the design of its Nestlé Pure Life 700ml bottle made from 100 percent recycled PET plastic (rPET).

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Invista Shares Insights on Nylon 66 Value Chain Growth

Key investments in ADN capacity underway by Invista aimed at ensuring nylon 66 supply and growth. 

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Evonik to Boost Production of Transparent Nylon Compounds

Trogamid CX production expansion scheduled for completion in first quarter 2020, says Evonik.

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sustainability

First Production of Virgin Polystyrene from 100% Recycled Styrene Monomer

INEOS Styrolution completes test runs—practical prood of the recyclability of polystyrene.

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Biopolymers

Eastman Launches Chemical Recycling Innovation for Complex Mixed Plastic Waste

Eastman’s ‘carbon renewal technology’ can recycle mixed plastic waste such as flexible packaging and films.

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Micromolding

Fast-Growing Westfall Technik Acquires Two More Molders & a Moldmaker

Three purchases in the first quarter of 2019 add to the group’s focuses on medical and micromolding.

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Injection Molding & 3D Printing Combine to Make ‘Impossible’ Parts

Stereolithography cavity inserts can be injected with thermoplastic, then removed from the mold and dissolved away to leave a complex-shaped part.

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Film Extrusion

Seven-Layer Line Keys Processor's Expansion

Addition of Davis-Standard blown film line allows Findland’s Rani-Plast to expand customer base while offering greater flexibility.

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Plastics Size Reduction