Husky Injection Molding Systems, Ltd announces the release of the UltraShotTM Injection System, an innovative, next generation melt delivery and control system that eliminates the deficiencies of traditional injection molding processes by making it possible to mold the perfect part at scale, without compromising in quality. “With the UltraShotTM Injection System, we are re-engineering …
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SABIC has been collaborating with Unilever and Greiner Packaging in the development of an innovative new Knorr® bouillon container using SABIC® PP FLOWPACT FPC45 certified circular impact polypropylene (PP) from its TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. The selected certified circular polymer grade ‒ SABIC PP FLOWPACT FPC45 impact copolymer ‒ from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE portfolio is a phthalate-free …
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Combined polypropylene grades from Borouge and Borealis are enabling customers to produce fabric used for facemasks and other PPE items, as the coronavirus crisis continues to hit the UAE and beyond. With the Covid-19 situation evolving globally, Borouge, a leading UAE-based petrochemical company that provides innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, has produced a quantity of …
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Bandera is one of the most important international players in the design and manufacturing of complete lines for the extrusion of both blown films and rigid films/sheet based on flat die technology. It is now moving forward in the recycling sector, with many innovative ideas. Bandera’s mission is “Extruding Future Plastics Now”, as it …
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Husky Injection Molding Systems, a leading industrial technology provider to the plastics processing community, has released the newest addition to the Ultra HelixValve Gate nozzle lineup, the 250 T2. The advanced design of Ultra Helix nozzles minimizes wear, providing industry-leading gate quality and longevity. The 250 T2 was specifically developed to extend the benefits of …
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Sabic, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has teamed with beauty brand Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), skincare brand Origins Natural Resources Inc and beauty packaging manufacturer Albéa for the debut of an advanced beauty tube pack for Origins. Origins will be the first prestige beauty brand to use certified circular polyolefins from Sabic’s …
Syntegon Technology and SABIC have developed a sustainable packaging concept for the frozen food industry with a substantial material reduction potential. Their solution comprises the new PHS 2.0 sealing technology from Syntegon and the 20-micrometer thin biaxially oriented polyethylene (BOPE) film from SABIC. Brand owners can now substantially reduce material consumption and …
Milacron, a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry, is launching rental options for machinery upgrades. The equipment rental option was officially launched on March 25 following an agreement with financing partner Equipment Finance Group (EFG) to meet the demand for increased temporary capacity to produce products to aid in the …
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Companies are acting more cautiously than ever, but even so, confidence remains high that demand for film can only increase, with sustainability concerns playing to the sector’s strengths The BOPP film industry is facing a number of challenges creating significant trading turbulence – resin price fluctuations, trade tariffs, trade barriers and currency shocks …
Collaborating with global efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, plastic machine manufacturer SML has commenced industrial production of PET sheet, the main component in plastic face shields, at the SML headquarters in Redlham in Vöcklabruck, Austria, this week. Production takes place on a state-of-the-art line for calendered sheets. The extrusion line produces enough material for …
