Packaging

New patent suggests that using spring-loaded pistons can better control parison consistency in extrusion blow molding applications.

Brazilian firms Sevenpack and Gerdau Graphene have jointly commercialized what they claim is the world’s-first graphene-enhanced stretch PE film.

Consumers stand to earn cash back for recycling jugs in their curbside bins.

Firms successfully process novel hybrid ‘PET/F’ resin into preforms, then bottles.

Ecopol makes biodegradable and water-soluble packaging films.

Additive is formulated to reduce AA content by up to 80 percent.

All-electric presses with high-cavity molds boost medical, packaging output.

US Merchants Leveraging Its Relationship With Machine Maker LSMtron to spur growth

Engel technology rapidly converts up to 100 percent recycled PET into ‘green’ food packaging.

EPR is controversial as environmental policy but may have some redeeming qualities.

Low collection rates of some polymers and looming regulations could upend materials use.

Second-quarter results show mixed signs for the U.S. industry’s key sector.