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APR: Use of Recycled Plastic Linked to Reduced Energy Consumption
The report examined recycling processes for three of the most common types of plastic material recycled today: polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP)
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Sigma Plastics Continues Equipment Investment Spree
Film processor closed deals on 13 new lines during NPE2018. Adds four more from W&H, Reifenhauser.
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Toshiba Names Gorman National Sales Manager
Thirty year veteran of plastics industry promoted to lead sales effort at injection molding machine buider.
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SABIC Takes Majority Share in Carbon Nanotube Business for Energy Storage Applications
Company confirms it is also examining this proprietary multi-wall technology in various materials and applications.
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Machinery Exec McCabe, 43, Dies in ATV Accident
Sales exec worked for Wittmann Battenfeld in a variety of roles before he co-founded rep firm.
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Evonik Acquires U.S. 3D Printing Materials Technology Startup
Acquisition of Structured Polymers complements Evonik’s existing activities with high-performance polymers in additive manufacturing.
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U.S. Plastics Industry Expands in 2017, Outpacing Manufacturing in General
U.S. employment in plastics and plastics industry shipments both expanded in 2017, rising 2.4% and 6.9%, respectively.
Read MoreU.S. and Swiss Mold Makers Agree to Service Cooperation Partnership
Accede and KEBO will help service each other’s customers in Europe and North America, respectively.
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Self-Driving Shuttle Built on Giant 3D Printer
LM Industries builds eight-person shuttle vehicle on 40-ft printer.
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Westfall Technik Buys Another Molder, a Moldmaker, and Mold Hotrunner Solutions
Injection Molder and moldmaker adds a hot-runner supplier to its growing family.
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