Thermoforming

Milan Plast Was Good With Plans To Be Even Better

Big international turnout at the triennial international fair for the plastics and rubber industry, Milan Plast: check out the Plastics Technology slideshow.

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Blow Molding

Processors’ Growth Returns

After a one-month dip, the market expands once more, though the rate has slowed.

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economics

First Contraction Since December 2013

A temporary pause after 15 straight months of expansion?

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Are You a ‘World-Class’ Processor?

Participate in Plastics Technology鈥檚 industry-wide benchmarking survey and you might find out.

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Sheet Extrusion

Processors Align to Offer FFS Solutions

A maker of forming films for packaging and a maker of lidstock films join forces.

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Packaging

Make Bottles by Vertical Thermoforming

Sheet is formed into a tube and then into bottles.

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Extrusion

Surging Growth

Processors have been expanding at a fast and furious pace since October.

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Recreational-Products Firm ‘FLOEs’ into Forming

FLOE International got started making products for boaters. It still does. But now it also thermoforms extremely large parts, both for captive products and to support other thermoformers who need big-part capabilities.

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best practices

Five Steps Toward Better Plug Assists

With careful planning and adherence to best practices, crafting the right plug assist can put you on the path to high-quality, repeatable parts.

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Blending & Dosing