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Multi-Plastics Expands in the Midwest

(Materials)

October 22, 2014, Move into a facility twice the size of current location is expected to cut Midwest delivery times and meet growing needs of the area   LEWIS CENTER, OH | Multi-Plastics, an international manufacturer ...

Bloomer Plastics Acquires Optimum Plastics

(Flexpack)

October 18, 2014, Bloomer expects the addition of Optimum’s blown film to its existing portfolio is core to its growth plans and is predicted to nearly double revenue   BLOOMER, WI | Bloomer Plastics, a producer of ...

Badger Plug Acquires Homa Plastics

(News | New Products)

September 12, 2014, Acquisition of the Canadian company will add additional models to company’s line of plastic core plugs   GREENVILLE, WI | Badger Plug Company, global supplier of roll protection products, has acquired ...

Maxson Sheeter Is Suited for Lenticular Plastic

(News | New Products)

September 07, 2014, The SDFK sheeter is said to ensure the square, accurate dimensions required by the printing Industry for manufacturers of lenticular plastic   WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Company reports ...

Plastic Suppliers Announces Shrink Label Film

(Label/Tape)

September 01, 2014, Polyflex TDO oriented polystyrene film is said to provide heat stability for all printing processes using both water- and solvent-based ink systems   COLUMBUS, OH | Plastic Suppliers Inc. (PSI), ...

Plastics Recycling and Sustainability

(Trends/Management)

June 24, 2014, ... of a "Zero Waste Zone" to bring life to the plastics industry's mission to advance recycling and sustainability. NPE2015 will take place March 23-27, 2015, at the Orange County Convention Ctr. in Orlando, ...

Toray Plastics (America) Announces BOPP Film

(Flexpack)

June 23, 2014, Said to have environmental benefits and excellent barrier properties, CBS2 is suited as inside sealant layer for many food and non-food items   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) introduces ...

Bloomer Plastics Completes Expansion Program

(Flexpack)

June 03, 2014, Program includes a debottlenecking initiative, a plant expansion, and installation of a new cast film extrusion line   BLOOMER, WI | Bloomer Plastics, a producer of custom-engineered cast embossed ...

Plastics are Alive and Well in Southeast Asia

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

February 19, 2014, I had the opportunity to do some extrusion training recently in Southeast Asia, and all I can say is that plastics are alive and well there. I taught nearly 70 students over a 2-week period in Thailand, ...

Toray Plastics (America) Announces New Metallized BOPP

(Flexpack)

February 09, 2014, Called a cost-effective replacement for foil, film also has use as inner barrier web of a tri-lamination in gas-flushed stand-up or flat pouches   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) has ...

Freedonia Group Issues Study of Bioplastics

(Substrates)

December 10, 2013, Growth is expected in almost all geographic markets, but the success of bioplastics will ultimately depend on price and performance, study says   CLEVELAND, OH | The Freedonia Group has released ...

Erema Introduces Plastics Recycling System

(Flexpack News)

November 19, 2013, The INTAREMA system, featuring Counter Current technology and Smart Start control, is said to increase production rates and consistency   ANSFELDEN, AUSTRIA | Erema has introduced INTAREMA, a plastics ...

Plastic Technologies Offers PET Recycling Calculator

(Green Converting)

October 19, 2013, Product helps users determine how compatible a specific package is with today’s recycling systems and its impact on recycled PET production   HOLLAND, OH | Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI) has developed ...

Toray Plastics (America) Broadens LumiLid Film Platform

(Flexpack News)

September 18, 2013, Reportedly responding to customer demands for specialty lidding, company offers film platform for barrier, economy, and varying widths   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) has installed ...

SPI, IHS Chemical Announce Global Plastics Summit

(Substrates)

July 21, 2013, Planned to take advantage of what is called a coming “renaissance” in North American plastics, event has a broad agenda   WASHINGTON, DC | SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Assn. announces the first ...

Sunshine Plastics Wins Big with Sun Inks

(Flexpack News)

June 24, 2013, Sun Chemical was a key part of Sunshine Plastics’ flexible packaging Best of Show winner at the recent INFO*FLEX   PARSIPPANY, NJ | Sun Chemical reports its inks were used on packaging created by ...

Westlake Plastics Sells Majority Ownership to Actimed

(Materials)

June 23, 2013, Supplier of thermoplastic products has a new majority owner that brings with it new resources for investments in many areas   LENNI, PA | Westlake Plastics Co. (WPC), a manufacturer of extruded and ...

OMNOVA Solutions Offers Hollow Plastic Pigment

(Coatings)

June 18, 2013, Lytron HG80 synthetic pigment for coated paper, paperboard, and specialty applications is said to offer high gloss and smoothness   FAIRLAWN, OH | OMNOVA Solutions introduces Lytron HG80 hollow plastic ...

Toray Plastics (America) Adds Coating Equipment

(Coating/Laminating News)

May 07, 2013, Company says new technology will meet demands from customers requesting value-added films with advanced specialty layers   NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI | Toray Plastics (America) reports it has installed ...

New Exopack Holdings Sarl Creates 6th Largest Global Plastics Packaging Company

(Flexpack News)

May 05, 2013, ... of more than US$2.5B, making it the sixth-largest plastics packaging company in the world. Joining Exopack, a US-based producer of flexible paper and plastic packaging and advanced coatings, will be ...