End Markets
Multilayer Solutions to Challenges in Blow Molding with PCR
For extrusion blow molders, challenges of price and availability of postconsumer recycled resins can be addressed with a variety of multilayer technologies, which also offer solutions to issues with color, processability, mechanical properties and chemical migration in PCR materials.
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Stork IMM Opens U.S. Subsidiary
The Dutch maker of high-speed injection molding machines focused on packaging applications has established a sales and service operation in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
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Netstal Names New Americas’ Region President
The Swiss maker of injection molding machines has named Nadeem Amin the new president for Netstal Americas.
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PHA Compound Molded into “World’s First” Biodegradable Bottle Closures
Beyond Plastic and partners have created a certified biodegradable PHA compound that can be injection molded into 38-mm closures in a sub 6-second cycle from a multicavity hot runner tool.
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Gerresheimer Announces Two-Stage Expansion in Georgia
The German packaging company is investing $180 million in Peachtree City, expanding production space for injection molding and other activities there by a total of 194,000 ft.2
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Infrastructure May Prove Big Landing Spot for Recycled Plastics
As the government funds infrastructure improvements, a hot topic at NPE2024 – exploration of the role recycled plastics can play in upcoming projects, particularly road development.
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See a 7-Layer Stretch Line Controlled by AI
Colines producing high-tech stretch film on a line with an artificial intelligence control package.
Read MoreAlpine Is Focusing on Efficiency, Sustainability, While Pushing for Better Recycling Infrastructure
NPE2024: New technology aims at improving efficiencies in film production, but executive calls on e-commerce retailers to help develop packaging infrastructure.
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PET Cap and Closure Manufacturing System Launches
NPE2024: Origin Materials and partner Packsys Global say the high-throughput system opens the door to monomaterial bottles, promoting recycling and easing end of life for the package.
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Impacts of Auto’s Switch to Sustainability
Of all the trends you can see at NPE2024, this one is BIG. Not only is the auto industry transitioning to electrification but there are concerted efforts to modify the materials used, especially polymers, for interior applications.
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