End Markets

Packaging

Virtual Reality Software Saves Time & Cost in Color Formulation

Color is a measurable property, but it is also a subjective quality dependent on individual perception.

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Automotive

Wood On Plastics: Automotive Rebounds Nicely

The trend is clearly rising, as we're projecting a gain of 15-18% from last year's rock bottom lows.

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Preform Cooling Method Boosts Bottle Output

A preform-cooling system developed by W.

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Foamed PET Bottles for Beer

Now the foam isn’t just on top of the beer, it’s all around it.

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Packaging

First Biodegradable Toothpaste Tube

Tectubes in Sweden (U.S. plant in Vineland, N.J.) has come out with what it claims is the first biodegradable toothpaste tube.

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Packaging

On-Site: 'Productive' Is More Than A Name For This Efficient Thermoformer

This processor was ahead of the game by offering value added solutions to clients, then widened the gap further by employing lean management techniques.

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Medical

Wood on Plastics: Short-Term Gain But Long-Term Pain in Medical?

Though alive and kicking, the future of the medical market is fraught with uncertainty.

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Packaging

Plant-Based PET, HDPE Uses Grow

Coke subsidiary Odwalla Inc., Dinubia, Calif. plans to transition all of its single-serve bottles to PlantBottle packaging of HDPE made from 96% to 100% plant-based materials.

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polyolefins

Four Key Markets Drive Material Advances At K 2010

Last fall’s K 2010 fair in Germany drew dozens of materials suppliers to show off hundreds of new products, aimed especially at packaging,medical, automotive, and electrical/electronics.

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plant tour

Energy Savings Pay Off Fast for Custom Profile Processor

More and more processors are looking an energy as a place to cut costs and improve their competitive position.

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Process Cooling