Sheet Extrusion

Reifenhauser Buys Flat Die Maker EDS

Acquisition said to 'perfectly complement' Reifenhauser's existing expertise in die production.

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Packaging

Making an Impact In Thin-Gauge Sheet

Creating a ‘virtually integrated supply chain’ that connects it with suppliers and customers has helped Impact Plastics add value to a wide range of sheet products, with a growing emphasis on PP.

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Thermoformer Chooses Clarified PP For New Food Containers

Lacerta expands beyond PET to offer one of the first clear PP packages with tamper-evident properties.

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Sheet Extrusion

New ASTM Standard on Thickness Measuring to Boost Film Quality

Non-contact measurement standard should also expedite the testing process.

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Film Extrusion

New Extruder Builder Has Familiar Names

Start-up machine builder, headed by extrusion veteran Kramer, to furnish extruders from 1-8 in dia. 

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Sheet Extrusion

Cloeren Completes EMO Purchase

Austria's EMO to operate as Cloeren GmbH as sheet and cast film die and feedblock makers unite.

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Enhanced Interactive Tool for Predicting Multilayer Film Performance

Nova Chemicals’ Multilayer Property Predictor helps processors predict the performance of complex film structures.

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Davis-Standard Opens Expanded Plant, Buys Maillefer

Machine builders adds space to accommodate blown film die manufacturing.

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Additives

Food Industry Collaboration Creates New Fresh Snack Packaging

Milliken鈥檚 NX Ultra Clear PP concentrates play key role in 鈥淧ick Your Plate鈥 concept.

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Packaging

PTi Names Forbis Director of Business Development

Industry vet joins sheet systems supplier as it rolls out new high-speed extruder series.

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Process Cooling