Recycling

INJECTION MOLDING: Another Way to Deal with Regrind

You can run into a lot of problems molding parts from a blend of regrind and virgin material. Might you be better off using 100% regrind?

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sustainability

EPS Foam Manufacturer Molds On Despite Environmental Attacks

If plastic bags are Public Enemy No. 1 for environmental activists, EPS foam might be No. 1A, despite some very green credentials.

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Materials

Check Out the New PTonline.com

Following the relaunch of our print publication and electronic newsletters, our website has a new, vibrant look now, too.

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Packaging

RPET Supply & Prices Stable

Fourth-quarter RPET should not see any big moves.

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Postconsumer

American Starlinger Sahm, Break Ground on North American HQ

plant will feature a machine showroom, a spare-parts warehouse, and office space for sales and technical support

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Resin Conveying

B&B Molders Sticks to Its Core— Core Values & Core Competencies

To compete in today’s market, you need good technology, but you also need to know what you stand for and what you’re good at.

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polyolefins

Recycled Resin Prices Mixed at Midyear

RPET prices are weak while R-HDPE is strong.

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Postconsumer

Printpak Spearheads Local Effort to Recycle Rigid Plastics

Processor's study shows recycling stream would increase by 20% if rigid plastics were included.

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Postindustrial

‘Sandy’ Storm Victim Recovers Quickly

Quick service by an equipment supplier helped get a waterlogged plant back up and running.

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Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling