Plastics News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Join us on March 21 at 2pm (est) for the Polymer Points Livestream. Even with a slowing economy some commodity resin prices have been on the rise, in part thanks to increased exports. In our next Polymer Points Live, Frank Esposito will cover the latest pricing trends. Presented to Plastics News Subscribers only

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Images: CSIRO Group Leader of Renewable Energy Systems at CSIRO , Dr Anthony Chesman, highlights a new facility dedicated to the development of printed solar cells, the organisations latest innovation. This led us to develop unique expertise in printing and processing complex polymer materials. What exactly is printed flexible solar?

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 29, 2022

Within its 300 m 2 exhibit stand (Hall 6 / C43), visitors can view not only new and sustainable materials but also related systems and application developments pioneered by the team and its wide-ranging polymer science expertise. . Sustainability without compromise . A customer application on display will bear this out. . •

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Plastics News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Welcome to Plastics News! Coming up this week: Senior reporter Frank Esposito will discuss the latest changes to polyethylene and what's on the horizon for resin prices in this week's Polymer Points Live. plastics industry increased in 2022 as the number of people employed by the industry also grew.

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

PET and high density polyethylene bottles have been the brightest stars in the plastics recycling universe for a long time. Manufacturers of other single-use plastics would like to achieve what PET and HDPE have accomplished. Don Loepp is editor of Plastics News and author of the Plastics Blog. in Azusa, Calif.,

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Plastics News

MAY 15, 2023

Meet the latest class of the best and brightest upcoming people in the plastics industry. Also this week is our monthly Polymer Points Live stream with Senior Reporter Frank Esposito. He will break down all the latest resin pricing news and what to expect in the market coming up. More PCR plastic rules, eh?

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

midterm elections and while plastics wasn't explicitly on the ballot, the industry could be facing a green wave as Democrats performed better than expected, and are more likely push policies rooted in sustainability issues. Steve Toloken analyzed races throughout the country and broke down where we might see plastics impacted by the election.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this latest MMT Chat, I had the pleasure of speaking with Luke Hodgson, the 2024 recipient of the Glenn Beall Scholarship from the SPE Mold Technologies Division. Luke, a passionate plastics and polymer engineering student at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, impressed with his blend of academic achievement and hands-on experience.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry : Interplas returns for biggest show for 21 years! 1 plastics event, Interplas is set to take place at the end of the month, on 26-28th September at the NEC, Birmingham. The UK’s No.1

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 1, 2022

San Antonio –August 1, 2022– For every kilogram reduced from a vehicle’s weight, plastics reduce a car’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by approximately 20 kg during its operating life cycle. The stringent regulations for OEMs to meet sustainability targets will drive the automotive plastics sector. This market will likely reach $45.07

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Plastics News

APRIL 10, 2023

Although if you subscribe to Plastics News, you'll get all this news early!) Amcor Rigid Plastics President Eric Roegner has become known for his colorful promotion of the PET bottle and plastics and he didn't disappoint during the Executive Forum when his message was on full display: "We're under attack.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 14, 2023

This week's issue of Plastics News features trends in resin distribution with Senior Reporter Frank Esposito writing: "The only thing that's certain for resin distributors in mid-2023 is uncertainty." Coming up this week is this month's Polymer Points Live is Tuesday, August 15 at 2 p.m. Eastern time.

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Plastics News

AUGUST 14, 2023

This week's issue of Plastics News features trends in resin distribution with Senior Reporter Frank Esposito writing: "The only thing that's certain for resin distributors in mid-2023 is uncertainty." Coming up this week is this month's Polymer Points Live is Tuesday, August 15 at 2 p.m. Eastern time.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 2, 2023

latest version of its GraphCore 001 graphene nanoplatelet material (Graphcore) enhances the composite abrasion resistance by a range of 60 per cent to 80 per cent, when used as an additive in Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU). TPU is a thermoplastic elastomer combining some properties of both plastic and rubber.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 21, 2023

In 2015, Monash Institute of Railway Technology (Monash IRT) collaborated with Integrated Recycling to explore the potential of recycled plastics as materials for producing durable composite plastic railway sleepers.

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MEM

JUNE 1, 2023

According to the latest figures published in its 2022 Annual Report, Essentra’s components manufacturing operations have reduced direct emissions by 27% and emissions intensity by 35% since 2019. In 2022, it successfully completed 29 new product trials, and today, recycled polymer makes up 10.8% of total polymer materials used.

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Plastics News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Indian masterbatch producer Rajiv Plastics Pvt. The Mumbai-based company opened the 60,000 square foot factory in Surangi, about 180 kilometers north of Mumbai, a move that freed up space at an older facility to let Rajiv then expand into the plastics recycling market.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 7, 2024

Broanmain Plastics takes a look at how the plastics industry is bucking the satisfaction slump and reveals the latest results from the company’s annual customer survey. Given than one third of UK customers say in the latest report that they will pay more for excellent service, getting it right clearly is good for business.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Dynastraight Series works on a variety of materials including stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, copper, brass, plastic, fiberglass, composites, wood and more. Many materials, such as plastics and polymers, do not bond easily with certain types of printing or coating unless their glossy textures are pretreated.

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i4.0 today

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Aligned to industry and customer-driven sustainability principles, UK technical moulder Broanmain Plastics will unveil how it is navigating the energy and cost of living curveballs. Managing Director Jo Davis comments: “ Supply chains in the plastic industry are highly sensitive. Evidenced during the pandemic.

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MEM

JULY 12, 2023

Utilising the latest technology, the new 3000 hp Lindemann shredder is one of the most efficient in the world and the first-of-its-kind in the world with its sophisticated drive system. Norton Group, said: “The new shredder plant at Manchester is a world class installation that utilises the very latest and innovative technology options.

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

As the plastics industry grapples with solutions for a circular economy, low-constant-pressure molding is stepping up with breakthrough advances to run difficult sustainable materials, reduce energy use and offer design flexibility to lightweight parts. Developed by Hamilton, Ohio-based Imflux Inc.,

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Plastics, packaging, polymers, coatings, adhesives, films, sealants, lubricants, and elastomers — the materials ecosystem is vast! So, what’s the latest in this dynamic domain? Each segment assures high growth potential, driven by innovations and collaborations. The sustainability movement is changing packaging considerations.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Believed to be the first UK polymer machinery supplier exhibiting at Interplas 2023 to be measured against Carbon Neutral Britain’s credible and globally-validated offsetting standard, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK – the British subsidiary of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH – has offset 153.81

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

SUSCC’s latest equipment addition is an industry 4.0 “For students that want jobs, job placement is 100%,” explains Bill Clifton, plastics engineering and mechatronics instructor at SUSCC. Penn State Behrend has just one of four accredited Plastics Engineering technology programs in the U.S.,

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Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Selecting 3D Printing Production and High-Performance Plastics. High-Performance Polymers Solving Critical Challenges. Exploring the latest in AM news, up-to-date analysis, and Special Guest LIVE interviews. On-Demand Webinars. Silicone 3D Printing: Expert Advice. WORKSHOP: DFM for Additive Manufacturing. Find more podcasts.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Seek knowledgeable minds in hot runner and molding technologies that understand the latest hot runner system technologies, how to make more informed manifold choices, what to know when reviewing hot runner applications and more. It is the plastic’s resistance to flow. What is viscosity?

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Plastics News

JULY 27, 2023

What I did know was that 50 kilometers from where I live is a flourishing Chemours plant, dedicated to the production of fluoropolymers, a group of polymers within the class of PFAS. The June 15 documentary also revealed the results of the latest measurements, carried out on behalf of the makers of the documentary. I didn't know that.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

“After seven years in business, developing workflow solutions for our customers, I’m thrilled to see that the factory of the future is becoming reality – also thanks to our latest products. Polypropylene is one of the most widely produced plastic globally with advantages due to price, toughness and ductility, as well as chemical resistance.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Danimer found an existing facility that could be retrofitted to make PHA resins for biodegradable plastics. Made from Nodax polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based resins, these compostable polymers can replace single-use plastics in sustainable products. System integration batch control retrofit insights. CONSIDER THIS.

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 31, 2022

KraussMaffei announced their entry into additive manufacturing with a material extrusion system that can print polymers up to 10m 3. The powerPrint and precisionPrint open up new fields of application along the value chain of plastic components for additive manufacturing with plastic granules or resin-based 3D printing materials.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

IDTechEx explores this question in their latest report, “ 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing 2024-2034: Technology and Market Outlook “, and presents some of those trends below. What will be some of the short- and long-term trends affecting this industry in the next decade?

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Plastics News

MARCH 14, 2023

In the March Plastics in Politics Live , Steve Toloken discussed a new push for a national bottle bill. Discussion included the groups behind the effort, plastics industry response and how it would impact recyclers and existing collection programs. Also, he talked about the latest U.S. Also, he talked about the latest U.S.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The company now includes facilities across the country with capabilities ranging from metal and polymer 3D printing to precision machining and injection molding. Addman’s latest addition is Dinsmore Inc., Addman’s latest addition is Dinsmore Inc., Addman also takes advantage of its polymer 3D printing capabilities.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 14, 2023

The company now includes facilities across the country with capabilities ranging from metal and polymer 3D printing to precision machining and injection molding. Addman’s latest addition is Dinsmore Inc., Addman’s latest addition is Dinsmore Inc., Addman also takes advantage of its polymer 3D printing capabilities.

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Plastics News

JULY 2, 2023

The Plastics News team will be out until Wednesday, but the latest issue is out now. This week's issue is our Midyear Mergers & Acquisitions report , which found that plastics had a decline in the first half of 2023 amid higher interest rates and economic uncertainty. Happy Independence Day!

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Plastics News

AUGUST 22, 2022

Elsewhere in packaging , Pregis is closing a Kentucky plastic sheet foam plant. ABC Polymer Industries is facing federal charges related to the death of a worker in 2017. As always, each issue is packed with the latest M&A news , and also expansions. Packaging producer Minnesota Diversified Industries invested $3.2

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