End Markets

Construction

Appliance Growth Slowing

Current growth rate in production is strong, but the dip in housing permits could change things.

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Medical

March 2017 Index: 55.1

Custom processors have experienced robust growth all year.

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Focusing on People

In addition to numerous employees with two and three decades of experience, Iowa blow molder is building out its future staff via apprenticeships and area-school outreach.

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Automation

High-Tech Blow Molding At Agri-Industrial Plastics

This family-owned custom molder stands out in its use of advanced computer and automation tools to claim a niche in large, complex, and multi-layer parts.

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The 100% PCR PP Lush Black Pot—Start of a New PCR Trend?

Chorus of brand owners at recycling conference: 鈥淲e want PCR.鈥

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Postprocessing

New Hard-Coating Technology for Large, Curved Auto Glazing

New plasma CVD coating over a wet coating offers wider design freedom than previous hard coats.

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Postconsumer

Study Claims Lightweight Bottles May Impact Recyclability

Wide variation in performance, weight and recyclability in lightweighted bottles is found.

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Packaging

Three-Partner Alliance Eyes All-Biobased PET Bottle

Danone and Nestle Waters launch NaturALL Bottle Alliance with California Startup.

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Automotive

Emerging Application for Tepex: Door Module Carrier

Lanxess contracts with German Tier I for use of the composite in large series automotive production.

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Highlights of Thermoplastic Composites at JEC 2017

No shortage of new developments in thermoplastic composites at the big show.

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