End Markets

Packaging

Can Foam Add Fizz to Your Molding Profits?

New improvements to Trexel’s MuCell foam injection molding process add fast-cycle capabilities, novel inspection technology, and lower upfront investment.

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‘We Don’t Shy Away from a Challenge’

Meredith-Springfield thrives on technically difficult blow molding jobs that others avoid. Its latest pioneering effort is pushing the limits in the new field of EPET.

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economics

Expectations for Electronics Defy Headlines

The electronics industry seems expected track with the overall economy’s growth for 2019, though firms with greater exposure to China may have to be more cautious during the year.

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Packaging

Walmart Commits to New Plastic Packaging Waste Reduction Initiatives

The company is working with suppliers to expand efforts to improve the sustainability of its private brand product packaging, with an emphasis on increasing recyclability and making it easier for customers to recycle.

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Packaging

New Process Eliminates Resin Variations as a Quality Variable

At Molding 2019, learn about the latest enhancements to the iMFLUX low-pressure injection molding process, including Auto Viscosity Adjust to compensate for resin variations.

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GW Plastics to Expand Its Operations in Ireland

The molder and moldmaker is expanding its 2017 toolmaking acquisition in Sligo—Avenue Mould Solutions—and establishing a new cleanroom molding facility.

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GenX Medical Gets ISO 13485:2016 Certification

Processor specializes in micro-bore tubing, bioresorbable extrusions, and multi-lumen tubing.

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Packaging

Learn About Souped-Up Presses for Packaging at Molding 2019

Speakers from Arburg and Engel will discuss what it takes for an electric or hybrid injection machine to handle high-speed, thin-wall packaging.

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Construction

Braskem to Research Chemical Recycling

Actions will promote the reuse of post-consumer plastics by manufacturers.

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Commodity Resins

Materials: Flexible PVC for Building Product Seals Forms Strong Bond to Rigid PVC

Apex 2310UV2 and 2316UV2 PVC compounds from Teknor Apex are UV- and fungus-resistant.

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Plastics Size Reduction