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EUROMAP Surveys Converting/Flexo: Data on European Plastics/Rubber Industry Now Available

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December 26, 2002, EUROMAP is the European Committee of Machinery Manufacturers for the Plastics and Rubber Industry (Europäisches Komitee der Hersteller von Kunststoff- und Gummimaschinen); (Comité Européen des Constructeurs ...

German Rubber & Plastics Recovery Mixed in 2002

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October 21, 2002, According to the Plastics and Rubber Machinery Association of Germany (VDMA), the worldwide weak economy is impacting the plastics and rubber industries there. Says the association, "Recovery, which [was] ...

Chinaplas 2002: Plastics and Rubber Industries Event

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June 12, 2002, Chinaplas 2002, the 16th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries, "facilitates market information and technology exchanges [for the industry]." SANTA CLARA, CA, USA—Chinaplas 2002, slated ...

Nominations Open for Living Inductees to Plastics Hall of Fame

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April 25, 2002, The Plastics Academy reports it's accepting nominations for induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame of living individuals whom have made outstanding contributions to the plastics industry in the US. Nominations ...

Converter Multi-Plastics Inc. Expands Capabilities to Texas

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December 26, 2001, Multi-Plastics, Inc., reports the opening of its seventh converting facility in North America. The plant will open mid- to late-January 2002 in Dallas, Texas. DALLAS, TX, USA—Multi-Plastics, Inc., reports ...

K Show Visitors Down, But Plastics Show Organizer Says Business Is Good

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November 14, 2001, ...  The organizer of K 2001—the 15th International Trade Fair for Plastics & Rubber—says the event attracted 2,885 exhibitors from 53 nations and more than 230,000 trade visitors from over 100 countries. ...

The Trick Is in the Treat(ing)... MW Plastics' New Lab Can Help Solve Tricky Treating Issues

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August 13, 2001, A Sherman Treater for in-line corona treatment has been commissioned recently at the new Marshall and Williams Plastics Lab/Pilot facility, Providence, RI. WOONSOCKET, RI, USA—Need to know the tricks of ...

The Missing Link: Plastics History Leads to Packaging

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April 30, 2001, From fake flowers to hygienic-paper packaging, Germany's Böhme family has been in plastics for nearly 50 years. For almost as long, the company has linked its print quality to Fischer & Krecke presses. ...

Synthetic Paper from Plastics

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September 30, 2000, ... low cost, and versatile processing possibilities of the polymers. Earlier work has described the process of making synthetic paper from plastics. This includes high loading with fillers. Plastic bags ...

European equity supplier acquires plastics division

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February 29, 1996, NatWest Ventures announced the acquisition of three companies comprising the core of the Plastics Laminate Div. of Laporte PLC for $27 million.The companies NatWest Ventures announced the acquisition of ...

Plastics society urges repeal of Clean Air Act provisions

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September 30, 1995, In testimony before the House of Representatives in July, the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) stated that Clean Air Act provisions requiring companies In testimony before the House of Representatives ...

UK packaging markets expected to show growth in plastics, paper

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July 31, 1995, ... includes the chapter Industry Forecast, which states, "The overall market for packaging in the UK is forecast to show growth in the future, particularly in plastics - and paper-based sectors." It's forecast ...

German company develops recovery concept for plastics

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December 31, 1994, A German company has reported developments in the use of gasification in the chemical recycling of plastics waste.According to Rheinbraun AG, Koln, Germany, A German company has reported developments in ...

Charter Next Generation Showcases Advanced Materials at Pack Expo 2024, Driving Sustainability and Operational Excellence

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October 29, 2024, ... natural properties to create packaging solutions that will break down easily and offer a biobased alternative to traditional plastics. Sway materials are highly versatile, with applications spanning industries ...

Ensuring Clean Cuts in the Converting Industry

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

October 06, 2024, ... in achieving clean cuts in the converting industry, providing insights into the best practices for optimizing cutting processes. The Evolution of Plastics: Opportunities and Challenges Plastics have ...

DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

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August 21, 2024, ... plastics originally have a low surface energy before they are treated. Depending on the area of application, a high or low surface energy is desirable. Materials are easier to print on or stick to if they ...

Adapting for Digital or Conventional Labels

(Flexpack)

August 11, 2024, ... print stocks need to be eco-friendly, recyclable-friendly or sustainable. The pressure is on stock, inks, recycling, streams and related issues — affecting costs. Single-use plastics are being considered ...

Shurtape® Expands Line of Sustainable Packaging Tapes with Launch of rPET Recycled Packaging Tapes

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August 05, 2024, Made with 90% post- consumer recycled PET film, the new tapes offer a way to dramatically reduce the use of virgin plastics in case sealing operations. Made with 90% post- consumer recycled PET film, ...

Go with the Float: CCL announces extended range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves that support PET recycling

(Label/Tape)

July 30, 2024, ... of the rigid packaging in the PET, HDPE and PP recycling steams Future-proof: Shrink sleeve material endorsed by the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) Alternative for widely-used PET-G or OPS ...

Consider Wool an Eco-Friendly Industrial Material

(Web Handling)

July 28, 2024, ... of surfaces, including metals, plastics and wood. Wool polishing pads provide consistent surface pressure and application of compounds, ensuring uniform results without scratching or marring the surface. ...