End Markets

Packaging

W. Amsler Moving Its Operations

PET stretch-blow molding equipment maker W. Amsler Equipment is moving to a larger facility.

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Starbucks, Hyatt and Other Major Companies to Eliminate Plastics Straws

Straws are another example of the current laser focus on single-use products, just like the plastic bag.

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Packaging

Carolina Color Acquires Chroma Corp.

In step with continuing consolidation among producers of color and additive concentrates, CCC further expands. 

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Biopolymers

Biodegradable Films & Nets for Vegetables Sourced from Horticultural Wastes

Spain-based plastics and agricultural R&D collaboration leads to biodegradable packaging from fruit & vegetable by-products. 

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sustainability

Ocean Plastic 3D-Printed Prosthetic Limbs

New initiative takes reclaimed ocean plastic and uses it to 3D print custom prosthetic limbs for children.

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Potential Nylon 66 Supply Shortage?

Ascend Performance responds to this issue.

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Firms Collaborate on 'Sustainable' HDPE Pharma Bottle

Milliken, SACMI, and Jarden Plastics combine on HDPE bottles that reduce plastic and energy use.

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Packaging

Packaging Market to Remain Strong

Analysts project revenues for packaging and container industries to increase 10% this year.

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Fifth Straight Month of Growth for Processing

May’s Index comes in at 57.1 amid indications that processors are making longer-term investments to increase production capacity.

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Postindustrial

Trash as Value: Turning Ocean Waste Into Viable Products

So-called “ocean plastics” is a global problem, but a wide range of companies across the entire supply chain have put in the time, money and R&D efforts necessary to make capturing and converting the material into a sustainable 大象传媒. But demand must follow.

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Process Cooling