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Automotive

Filling a Precision Molding Niche in Mexico

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

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Lower Prices for PP, PS, PE, PET; Flat for PVC

Low feedstock prices, higher supplier inventories and slowed demand in most cases are key drivers.

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Automation

Full Plate of New Technologies on the Table at EVCO Plastics

A new low-pressure molding process, 3D printing of production parts and prototype tooling, collaborative robots, and process monitoring with automatic QC are all on the menu.

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Automotive

Worldwide Switch to New Gauging System Pays Off for Haartz

Leading supplier of sheet and roll stock for automotive applications reevaluated its thickness-measurement technology in 2012, and now has 15 scanners in place worldwide from one supplier.

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Biopolymers

Molder Makes Coffee Pods From Compostable Resin

Fourmark developed the expertise to mold plant-based resin into the main component of the capsules.

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Meet the New Force in Color Concentrate Production

The new Chroma Color Corp. unites the production and technical expertise of four different firms to better serve the needs of a consolidating processor market.

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Resin Conveying

Switch to Centralized Vacuum Supply Saves Molder Energy, Boosts Production

Less maintenance means more time for processing, thanks to elimination of vacuum pumps at each press.

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best practices

Accredo’s Credo: Designed for Sustainability, Built for Success

In fewer than 10 years, Accredo Packaging has developed innovative packaging solutions—including the first-ever all-PE barrier standup pouch—while maintaining its commitment to being ‘green.’

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Growing Compounder Targets Tolling

Illinois-based compounder BPC boosts capacity with high-output twin-screw to target more toll-compounding 大象传媒.

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‘Intelligent’ Cooling Helps Molder Improve Productivity, Profitability & Quality

Cost-effective and user-friendly process-cooling system gives custom molder the ability to do more with less.

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Process Cooling
Blending & Dosing