October 5, 2023Good Growth Forecast for Flexible Polyolefin Packaging and PipeMarket reports forecast near 5 percent CAGR for flexible PE packaging and HDPE pipe. Influences include sustainability, barrier and infrastructure repair. Read more
October 4, 2023Husky earns PLASTICS’ bioplastics innovation award for its novel hot-runner systemHusky Technologies won a bioplastics innovation award for its UltraMelt hot-runner system that addresses issues encountered when injection molding bioresins. Read more
October 4, 2023Smart packaging, sustainability in the spotlight as AIPIA and WPO pledge further cooperationWorld Packaging Organization and the Active & Intelligent Packaging Organization agree to collaborate to advance smart packaging and sustainability. Read more
October 3, 2023Multi-track Program Announced for FlexPackCon® 2023From materials and equipment suppliers to processors, converters, packagers, and brand owners, FlexPackCon® 2023, spans the entire supply chain. Engineers, researchers, marketers, and other flexible packaging professionals come together to learn about new developments in materials, trends, challenges, and opportunities in this double-digit growth market. Read more
October 3, 2023Super Cycle of Shortages in Electronics Shift Medical Supply StrategiesGrowing global demand for electronics in multiple markets has pushed product manufacturers into a super cycle of shortages in key electronic components. Read more
October 2, 2023Waste-derived Thermoplastic UBQ Continues to Expand its End-Use ApplicationsIsrael’s UBQ Materials Ltd., developer of advanced materials made from everyday waste, has secured more funding and is creating new end-use applications. Read more
October 2, 2023Munson Adds Screen Classifying Cutter for Flexible FeedingMunson Machinery Co. has a new screen classifying cutter model that is designed for flexible conveyor or manual loading and downsizing of diverse materials. Read more
September 29, 2023Robust Polymers Are Key to Advancing Robotic SurgeryHigh-performance plastics will play a growing and vital role in advancing the use of high-tech electronics in robots for surgery and related procedures. Read more
September 29, 2023Sidel’s new bottle base design helps enable production of all-rPET bottles for carbonated soft drinksSidel’s StarLITE R bottle is said to offer blow molders a wider processing window for making carbonated soft drink bottles from 100 percent recycled PET. Read more
September 28, 2023University of Houston granted $4m to pursue waste polyolefins researchThe University of Houston has received a $4 million grant to expand its research into the recycling and upcycling of polyolefins into useful end products. Read more
September 28, 2023Electronification of Medical Devices Creates Markets for PlasticsGrowing use of electronification creates an automation-rich medical device market that relies on high-plastics parts for robot assembly and high precision. Read more
September 27, 2023Hennecke Rounds Out New PUR Foam Metering Machine LineTopline MK2 PUR foam metering model is final addition to Hennecke’s Next Generation series of advanced polyurethane foam metering machines. Read more