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Plastics machinery shipments escalated sharply in Q4

Shipments of plastics machinery posted a robust rise in the fourth quarter of 2014.

April 1, 2015

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Shipments of plastics machinery posted a robust rise in the fourth quarter of 2014.

PTi announces thin-gauge 'dryer-less' PET/PLA sheet system

March 27, 2015

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The NPE Line unit boasts several novel features including PTi’s new G- Series configurable roll stand.

Recycling of plastic wraps, bags, film surges 11% in 2013

Rigid containers dip slightly due to China's Green Fence

March 18, 2015

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The recycling of postconsumer plastic film packaging surged 116 million pounds, or 11%, in 2013 to reach a reported 1.14 billion pounds.

Household cleaners contributing to growing global plastic waste problem

SunState Labs advocates sustainable option to protect the environment

March 11, 2015

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While new research shows over 250,000 tons of plastic floating in the world’s oceans, consumers continue to dispose of single-use cleaning product bottles. To counteract this growing problem, SunState Laboratories encourages reusing existing spray bottles, along with concentrated, environmentally responsible household cleaners.

Ultra-high barrier renewably sourced material comes to vacuum skin packaging

Plantic eco Plastic skin pack adds new dimension to VSP

February 9, 2015

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Plantic Technologies, Ltd. unveils its sustainable Plantic eco Plastic Skin Pack ultra-high gas barrier material that establishes new standards in vacuum skin packaging performance.

US plastic film demand to reach 15.4 billion pounds

February 6, 2015

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US demand for plastic film is expected to grow 1.5% per year through 2018 to 15.4 billion pounds, valued at $24.9 billion.

Toray Plastics America appoints Matt Brown general manager of the Lumirror division

February 4, 2015

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Toray Plastics announces that Matt Brown is now General Manager of the Lumirror Division

Report finds few leaders & many laggards in fast food, beverage, and consumer goods industries

Increasing amounts of plastic packaging contributes to ocean pollution.

February 2, 2015

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While plastic packaging is the fastest growing form of packaging in the U.S. in large part due to the popularity of fast food and consumer beverages, only 14% of it is recycled.

LINDAR’s tamper obvious package wins thermoforming competition

December 19, 2014

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The award recognizes thermoformed products from around the world that show innovative design, ease of use and quality engineering.

Plastics Academy to induct nine of the industry’s best into the Plastics Hall of Fame at NPE2015

December 18, 2014

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The Plastics Academy will honor this year’s inductees in a streamlined ceremony held at NPE2015, the largest and most important plastics tradeshow held in North America.

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April 21, 2020

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