End Markets
Westec Plastics Adds Three Two-Shot Injection Molding Machines
The Livermore, Calif. custom molder has added three multimaterial Arburg injection molding machines as part of a $3 million investment in its facility and capital equipment.
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New Name, Products, Technology— But Same Service Philosophy
Schoeneck Containers is now Radius Packaging, but customer needs are still the focal center of this blow molder’s 大象传媒. Those customers will benefit from the company’s push toward automation, sustainability, and new products in injection molding and stretch-blown PET.
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Graham Packaging Marks Its Progress Toward Recycling Goals
Last year, Graham hit 7% average PCR use, but in four years it aims to achieve 20% PCR in its products overall. Colored PCR and advanced recycling will contribute to that goal.
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Beacon MedTech Solutions Increases Injection Molding Capacity
The company’s Leominster, Mass. facility has recently installed two new Sumitomo (SHI) Demag machines with plans to add an undisclosed number more in the first half of 2022.
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Molded, Hybrid Composite Creates Tough Truck-Mounted Toolbox
SABIC long-glass-fiber polypropylene (PP) overmolded onto continuous-glass-fiber-composite laminate inserts resulted in a plastic toolbox for Dongfeng Motors that is 30% lighter than a steel counterpart.
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Single- and Twin-Screw Lines for PVC and Polyolefin Pipes
New line produces pipe in a range of configurations for construction, other markets.
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VOID Opens R&D and Compound Manufacturing Facility for Sustainable Flexible Packaging
This marks the materials science company’s first plastic reduction research labs and compound manufacturing facility
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Schoeneck Containers Is Now Radius Packaging
Name change reflects a broader focus on complete rigid packaging solutions, and keeping customers as the central focus.
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New Test Method for PP Pressure Piping
ASTM has approved a new standard method to help ensure PP pressure piping materials are resistant to disinfectants.
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Smallest Model in Hybrid Injection Molding Machine Line Optimized
Netstal has redesigned drive components of the hybrid ELIOS series, resulting in reduced dry-cycle times, lower energy usage, and a smaller machine, with the smallest unit in that line—the 460-ton press—now shorter.
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