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FKuR Technology Produces Thinner Films

(Flexpack)

August 16, 2016, New blends of Bio-Flex reportedly allow for reduction in thickness for compostable films and aid resource conservation WILLICH, GERMANY | Bioplastic specialist FKuR has developed a new technology—Bio-Flex ...

EcoCortec Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

(Trends/Management)

July 06, 2016, Bioplastics manufacturer in Croatia continues its sales growth and participation in European projects ST. PAUL, MN | Cortec reports that bioplastics manufacturer EcoCortec is celebrating its tenth ...

Ceresana Issues Study on Bags and Sacks

(Bag Pouch)

January 26, 2016, ... ignore this norm. Bioplastics are usually exempt from bans and special taxes that are directed to bags made of PE. Plastics made of renewable raw materials (e.g. cornstarch) and/or are biodegradable ...

Show Preview | NPE2015 Boasts Its Largest Event Ever

(Trends/Management)

February 16, 2015, ... Companies selected will highlight innovations in bioplastics, recycling, 3D printing, polymerization, resin processing, and antimicrobial polymers. Three of the startups report developments in the burgeoning ...

Plastics Recycling and Sustainability

(Trends/Management)

June 24, 2014, ... bioplastic material, EcoCortec's EcoOcean bags are claimed water degradable and are described as "revolutionary" in helping to maintain "clean and unpolluted waterways around the world." Surely there are ...

Ceresana Issues Study on Bags & Sacks in Europe

(Bag Pouch)

June 01, 2014, ... bags made from PE are targeted by these initiatives. Carrier bags made from bioplastics are often exempt from the bans and fees. These are plastics that are either made from renewable resources (e.g., ...

Cortec Anti-Corrosion Film Now with High Recycled Content

(Bag Pouch News)

July 09, 2013, ... materials for waste bags". The study considered bioplastics, virgin polyethylene, and recycled polyethylene. These conclusions can be reasonably extended to plastic packaging materials. VpCI126 Blue ...

NPE2012 Has Exciting Opening

(Substrates)

April 01, 2012, ...  Along with the “return of the machines,” one of the main themes of NPE2012 is advances in technology for bioplastics. Dozens of exhibitors are involved, ranging from manufacturers of new bio-based resins, ...

Featuring More Stars of NPE2012

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2012, Among the highlights at NPE2012 event will be bioplastics, motion control solutions, and what is said to be the world’s smallest blown film line   WASHINGTON, DC | NPE2012 is approaching quickly. ...

Flexible Packaging | Clear Lam Develops Renewable Package for Snack Cheese

(Flexpack)

February 20, 2012, ... are produced from plant-based bioplastics derived from Natureworks Ingeo PLA (polylactic acid) along with ingredients that enhance performance. These materials are part of the company’s Project EarthClear ...

Green Trends Prevail

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, ... have developed proprietary unbleached paperboard with naturally insulating features. Another solution for sustainable paper cups comes from bioplastic technology. Despite a higher price tag, the bioplastic ...

SPE's EUROTEC 2011 Scheduled in Barcelon

(Trends/Management News)

November 18, 2010, ... mold design & rapid tooling; bioplastics; and colors and additives. For information on submitting presentations, or to download a brochure on event sponsorships, visit www.4spe.org/spe-eurotec-conference. ...

Masterbatches Meet Standards

(Flexpack)

October 31, 2010, ... and pigments, masterbatches are said to be economical and process- and light-stable and to bring a broad choice of colors and additive functionality to bioplastic products and packaging. Clariant ...

People Making News in the Converting Industry

(Magazine)

August 31, 2010, ... commercial director and general manager of Flint Group Packaging and Narrow Web, Middle East. Kristy-Barbara Lange becomes head of communications for the European Bioplastics association, Berlin, ...

NPE2012 Has Much To Celebrate

(Flexpack)

July 31, 2010, ... Design Competition. Besides hundreds of free-standing company exhibits, NPE2012 will offer multi-exhibitor pavilions focusing on sustainability and relevant technologies such as bioplastics, energy ...

PLA Films Coming

(Flexpack)

May 31, 2010, ... new compostable films can be used in packaging applications such as fresh produce, bakery, dairy, or confectionery and will complement the existing bioplastics used in packaging already.” What's happening ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCT

(New Products)

August 31, 2009, ... offer increased productivity and reduced waste. Enercon Industries Corporation | 262-255-6070 | www.enerconind.com Circle 422 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff Renewable Bioplastic Biodegrades ...

New Technologies Highlighted at NPE2009 Exhibition

(News | New Products)

April 26, 2009, ... will stand as a milestone in historical transition, according to The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI), producer of the triennial NPE. Once the stuff of pure research, now bioplastics have become ...

SPI Opens 'Multilingual Online Resource

(News | New Products)

February 23, 2009, ... Pavilion, with sectors for sustainability, bioplastics, nanotechnology, and energy. For a number of the co-located events at NPE2009, package plans and multi-event discounts are available to both U.S. ...

SPE Names Finalists in Clean Plastics Technology Competition

(News | New Products)

February 16, 2009, ... 26, the second day of GPEC. "This diverse group of enterprising companies will disclose innovative technologies ranging from alternative energy sources to bioplastics to new approaches in the fields ...