The US polystyrene and styrene industries are concerned, but confident after New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg called for the city to adopt a law banning expandable polystyrene foam from stores and restaurants, market sources said Friday. ...
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Qatar has imposed a ban on the use of cups and containers made of foam for serving hot food and beverages. According to the new rule, foam products are permitted only for packaging cold food and drinks. Additionally, the country's ...
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The solid waste supervisor at the Asotin County Regional Landfill says recycling plastics is costing the county about $8,000 a year and is not worth the effort. Stephen L. Becker, who oversees the program, has asked the Asotin County ...
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Perrigo has signed a definitive merger agreement as well as has acquired Cobrek Pharmaceuticals, an US-based drug development company, for nearly $45m on a cash free and debt free basis. The company, in May 2008, had also acquired an ...
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Food service disposables and food packaging producer Pactiv has introduced the new EarthChoice 25 Percent Post Consumer Recycled Content Foam Foodservice packaging products for disposable food service needs. According to the US-based ...
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Liberator has announced the shipment of its Wedge and Ramp products in new packaging. The new generation of vacuum compressed Liberator gear could prove a more attractive option for the consumer and retailers as it provides carry-out and ...
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MEDIA, PA. -- Foam products maker FXI has partnered with Sleep Doctor Michael Breus on a new line of foam pillows. The line was successfully previewed at the summer Las Vegas Market and is available for delivery in September. Retails ...
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Uniloy North America is breaking new ground by shipping the first-ever low-pressure structural foam machines to China, Russia, Poland and Thailand, said company executive Ed Hunerberg. “In the U.S. because of the economy, ...
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