Medical

Eastman to Launch Advanced Circular Recycling Technology

Through Eastman’s methanolysis process, polyester-based waste products are broken down to their monomers which can then be used to for new polyester production.

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‘We Don’t Shy Away from a Challenge’

Meredith-Springfield thrives on technically difficult blow molding jobs that others avoid. Its latest pioneering effort is pushing the limits in the new field of EPET.

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Molds & Tooling

GW Plastics to Expand Its Operations in Ireland

The molder and moldmaker is expanding its 2017 toolmaking acquisition in Sligo—Avenue Mould Solutions—and establishing a new cleanroom molding facility.

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GenX Medical Gets ISO 13485:2016 Certification

Processor specializes in micro-bore tubing, bioresorbable extrusions, and multi-lumen tubing.

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Film Extrusion

Reifenhauser Buys Blown-Film Specialist Plamex

Germany-based machine builder specializes in water-cooled and biax lines.

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sustainability

Concurrent Chinaplas Events Cover Recycling, Industry 4.0, Design and More

The more than 3500 exhibitors are the biggest draw to Chinaplas, but in 2019 show organizer Adsale Exhibition Services is planning multiple collocated events to further boost appeal.

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Elastomers

Industry Collaborations and Next-Generation Materials Highlighted by Eastman at MD&M West

Eastman’s collaboration with Clemson University includes leading manufacturer of disposable medical devices and innovative medical thermoformer.

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Americhem to Expand Medical Compounds Manufacturing Facility

A dedicated white room compounding space and design center are planned at Americhem’s Morrisville, Penn., facility. 

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Electronics

One Rock Acquires Nexeo's Plastics Distribution Business

New York City based investment firm buys a leading global plastics distributor.

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Medical

Filling a Precision Molding Niche in Mexico

Originally opened and dedicated by Mexican President Vicente Fox in 2006, GW Plastics has expanded the ´óÏó´«Ã½ and capabilities of its facility in Querétaro, adapting and evolving along with that country’s thriving injection molding market.

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Process Cooling