End Markets

Packaging

PP Impact Copolymer for TWIM Packaging

INVISTA’s new AP5197-LV PP is ‘fortified’ with Milliken’s DeltaMax performance modifier.

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sustainability

Pregis Performance Flexibles: In the ‘Wow’ Business

Pregis went big and bold with investment in a brand-new, state-of-the-art plant and spent big on expanding an existing facility. High-tech lines, well-known leadership and a commitment to sustainability are bringing the “wow” factor to blown film.

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Electronics

High-Flow PEI ‘Captures’ Burn-In Test Socket Manufacturer

S. Korea’s Sensata is one of the first BiTS makers to adopt SABIC’s new Superflow Ultem.

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Packaging

Engel Opens Packaging Centers

Fit-for-purpose production cells for a wide variety of packaging are available at two Austrian locations—Schwertberg and St. Valentin—as part of the new Packaging Centers.

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LFT-D Thrives in Automotive and Other Durables

Teijin Automotive acquires its 10th direct long-fiber thermoplastic system as demand for this technology soars.

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Medical

Foster is Now Marketing Partner for Porex Virtek Sintered PTFE Membrane Technology for the Healthcare Market

Company to provide sales, tech and order fulfillment support the technology through its U.S. locations in Connecticut and Nevada.

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Medical

Medical Grade Injection Molding Machine Line is Cleanroom Ready

JSW America says the J100ADS-110U medical grade molding machine has been optimized to prevent dust, rust and other contaminants.

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Packaging

My Top Three Prizes for Most Irritating Plastic Packaging

More than most consumers, I feel really let down when plastic packaging isn’t user-friendly. Unlike most frustrated consumers, I can diagnose pretty well what went wrong in manufacturing or design of the failed product.

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SRC Medical Completes Expansion

The Massachusetts medical injection molder doubled its size with construction of a combined 45,000 ft2 of manufacturing and office space.

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Plastikos Wins Inaugural RJG Mold Smart Award

RJG named the medical molder as the first North American winner of the new award for its use of RJG training and technology, with YanFeng and Stoneridge recognized for Latin American and Asia, respectively.

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Process Cooling