End Markets

polyolefins

APR Expands Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability With Polypropylene Categories

Six new packaging categories will be eligible for third-party validation of compatibility with North American recycling programs.

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Thermoforming

US Merchants Makes its Mark in Injection Molding

In less than a decade in injection molding, US Merchants has acquired hundreds of machines spread across facilities in California, Texas, Virginia and Arizona, with even more growth coming.

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Medical

Catheter Specialist Finds Sweet Spot Serving Small, Medium-Sized Concerns

Medical-component specialist LightningCath has carved a niche meeting the needs of small to medium-sized entrepreneurs with complex catheter designs … quickly.

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sustainability

SPE 2023 Automotive Awards Highlight ‘Firsts’ and Emerging Technologies

Nods given to several ‘firsts’ as well as rapidly emerging technologies with sustainability nearly always a major theme.

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Medical

Baxter to Scale Up PVC Intravenous Bag Recycling Program

Successful pilot program with Northwestern Medicine will expand to additional units and health systems.

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IPEX Opens Injection Molding Facility in North Carolina

The pipe and fittings manufacturer’s new 200,000-square-foot facility represents a $200 million investment and will create 150 jobs.

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sustainability

Sweden's Site Zero Sorts Plastic Packaging Waste Into 12 Fractions

Svensk Plastatervinning polymer sorting plant has a 3.1-mile sorting line that separates postconsumer waste, including polyeolefins, PET, PS, EPS, PVC and more for recycling.

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industry 4.0

Adding Remote Service Functions for PET Bottle Blowing

KHS has added features to its internet machine communications portal for PET stretch-blow molding.

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sustainability

PET Bottle Recycling Rate Static As Collection Lags Production Slightly

NAPCOR recycling report puts PET recycling at 1.3% under last year's rate.

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Packaging

Upgraded Former is Faster, More Precise

New features reportedly offer more efficient production of trays, containers, hinged boxes, pallets, blisters, lids and technical products.  

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Plastics Size Reduction
Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling