Medical

Medical

Technimark Acquires Tool & Plastic Industries Ltd.

The North Carolina headquartered injection molder adds Tool & Plastics Irish and Czech facilities to its global stable of 13 facilities worldwide.

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Automotive

USMCA Implementation Strengthens Plastics Sectors Positioning for Continued Cooperation and Growth

The implementation of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a historic step for the three nations; their ´óÏó´«Ã½es and workers; and consumers, said PLASTICS’ President and CEO Tony Radoszewksi.

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Medical

Conventus is New Distributor Partner for EMS-Grivory's Specialty Nylons in U.S. and Canada

High-performance engineering thermoplastic distributor Conventus adds EMS-Grivory’s specialty nylons to its arsenal. 

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Honeywell Debuts Aclar Edge Barrier Bottles for Pharmaceuticals

Honeywell has expanded beyond Aclar barrier films into Aclar Edge barrier bottles for pharmaceuticals and other moisture- and oxygen-sensitive products.

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Biopolymers

New Bioplastics Could Lead to Tougher, More Versatile Medical Implants

Researchers at U.K.’s University of Birmingham have developed a type of nylon bioplastic that is tough and strong and easy to process for medical implants.

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Custom Molder Helps Entrepreneurs Choose Optimal Colorants for Successful Product Launches

Blue Ring Technologies has zeroed-in on Chroma’s highly-loaded G2 colorant system for the production of high-quality parts.

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iMFLUX Leverages Its Resources to Fight Coronavirus

P&G’s subsidiary pressed its design and moldmaking expertise into service to make face shields and nasal test swabs for the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Medical

Pandemic’s Impact on U.S. Plastics Appears Weaker Than Originally Forecast

A second quarter economic report from the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) reveals the possibility of a less severe coronavirus slowdown in the plastics industry than previously expected.

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Coronavirus Test Kits Test MGS’ Manufacturing Mettle

MGS Manufacturing is marshalling its injection molding, moldmaking and automation skills in a tightly compressed timeline to outfit the equivalent of a full-scale injection molding plant for COVID-19 test kits.

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Additives

Ascend Submits First FDA 510(k) for Clearance of Antimicrobial Technology for Surgical Masks

Data from independent labs find Ascend’s Acteev antimirobial technology for surgical masks deactrivates bacteria, fungi and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.

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Process Cooling
Plastics Size Reduction