SABIC plans to display an array of innovative packaging products and materials at the K 2016 trade show in Düsseldorf. Despite all available modern technology, about one-third of food produced today for human consumption still is ...
Toray Plastics (America), a unit of Toray Industries, has unveiled high-tensile-strength polypropylene-based film designed for box-reinforcement tape applications. The Torayfan RS03 RipStop film is designed to replace PET- and ...
Developed around a simple wooden frame, EXPO is a creation by Studio Nespoli e Novara. Alberto Novara, architect from the Lombard studio, recounts: “The EXPO project was born from the memory of an old, solid wood carpenter’s ...
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Axalta Coating Systems, a supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has acquired United Paint’s automotive interior rigid thermoplastics coatings business for undisclosed sum. Following the deal, production will temporarily remain at ...
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To help create the strongest and lightest composite infrastructure materials, Dow Polyurethanes has introduced VORAFORCE TP 1200 series to the North America market. The novel polyurethanes solution enables fast, energy-efficient pultrusion ...
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Italian manufacture Ferrari is showcasing its Tailor Made program at Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK through California T model, which blends freedom with creativity.California T, stated to be inspired by horse racing and the colors of ...
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The labels division of Austria-based Constantia Flexibles has developed a pressure-sensitive label for PET bottles, SpearRC. The new cost-effective recycling solution includes clear, white and metalized film material options and is ...
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PPG Industries has expanded its line of SEMCO sealant removal tools with ergonomically-designed scrapers that improve efficiency of aerospace sealant removal and reduce operator fatigue. According to Dillon Desai, PPG global market ...
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BASF increased spending on research and development to €1.8 billion (2012: €1.7 billion) in 2013. "In absolute terms, we lead the field in the chemical industry with our research and development expenditures," said Dr. Andreas ...
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Cardia Bioplastics Limited is pleased to announce the use of Cardia Bioplastics compostable resin technology for the development of So Delicious Dairy Free's innovative compostable ice cream sticks. So Delicious Dairy Free purchased first ...
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Plantic Technologies Ltd, an international supplier of performance biopolymers, introduces Plantic eco Plastic R the first ultra-high barrier packaging material that is both renewable and recyclable. Building on the success of Plantic ...
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SABIC, a producer of plastics and chemicals, has optimized its existing multi-layer film concept for packaging applications of up to five layers or more in the beverage sector. The sustainable multi-layer film concept is made with a ...
Ravi Sethi of ProcurianRaw material costs as a percentage of plastic packaging costs have been on a steady rise due to the long-term appreciation in crude oil prices, a key ingredient for resins. Crude oil prices have increased five-fold ...
Perfecseal, a division of Bemis has introduced a new flow wrap material, PerfecPharm P232, which can achieve hermetic seals at maximum speed capabilities. Perfecseal pharmaceutical director Georgia Mohr said the company assessed the ...
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Flexible packaging supplier Bemis’ division Perfecseal has launched a new high barrier flow wrap specification, which can achieve hermetic seals at the maximum speed capabilities. Perfecseal pharmaceutical director Georgia Mohr said ...
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