Braskem has introduced new line of green low-density polyethylene (LDPE), which is used primarily in plastic packaging and films and will complement the company’s Green Plastics. According to the thermoplastic resin producer, annual ...
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Packaging company Nampak Megapak has introduced Mauser’s Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) in South Africa. Designed for the bulk transportation of all liquids, including hazardous and sensitive products, the UN-approved 1000l IBCs ...
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Reusable transport packaging solutions provider Rehrig Pacific has launched its new GMA Rackable Plastic Pallet, the latest in the company’s supply chain solutions. Rehrig Pacific general manager Jerry Koefelda said, "We've ...
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UK-based major plastic milk bottle manufacturer Nampak Plastics is said to achieved a new mark after it trialed, tested and now supplied a four-pint milk bottle with up to 30% recycled high density polyethylene (rHDPE). It is claimed to ...
Chevron Phillips Chemical has declared a force majeure for its polyethylene products, according to a letter to customers Tuesday that was obtained by Platts. The company said in the letter that the move was caused by a "contingency event" ...
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Italian manufacturer of machines and plants, Sacmi is all set to introduce its plastics top range machines at Chinaplas 2013 taking place from 20 to 23 May in China at the Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou. The company ...
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Formosa Plastics Corporation USA has begun an investigation to determine what caused Thursday's flash fire that injured 16 workers at its Point Comfort, Texas, petrochemical complex, a company spokesman said Friday. There was no time ...
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The effects of attachment surface energy on biofilms have been evaluated for wastewater treatment, with biofilms grown on four plastic types at a full-scale wastewater plant. It was found that higher surface energy surfaces may improve ...
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Plastic packaging supplier M&H Plastics has created new bottles for UK-based Bio-tiful Dairy’s range of organic dairy drinks. M&H worked with Bio-tiful Dairy to ensure that the design offered convenience to the consumer and created ...
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Austria-based woven plastic packaging production and plastic recycling machinery manufacturer Starlinger & Co. GmbH has introduced an eight-shuttle circular loom for producing high-quality polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene ...
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Palo Alto, Calif.-based Hewlett-Packard Development Co. LP (HP) announces partnerships with two companies that will utilize its ColorPRO technology for large-format printing applications. Products made with ColorPRO employ technologies ...
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Geocells are mainly developed for the protection and stabilization applications including slope and channel protection, reservoirs and landfills, earth retention, and for load support. This is also known as Cellular Confinement System, ...
Wicker patio furniture continues to be a favorite year after year.It is easy to see why wicker is a perennial favorite: Wicker is easy to care for and maintain. Wicker looks attractive in many settings,indoors or on the patio ...
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New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra has announced the launch of its new plastic bottle across its entire Anchor-branded range of milk and cream. The new Anchor triple layer bottle, which is claimed to be 100% light proof, is made from ...
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The recycling of rigid plastics, excluding bottles, climbed 13 percent in 2011 to reach at least 934 million pounds for the year, and U.S. consumers with local access to recycle all non-bottle rigid plastics shot from 40 percent to 57 ...
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