Polypropylene supply remained tight, demand was stronger, transactions were plentiful and prices climbed, according to the PlasticsExchange (Chicago).

DuraPET FR from PolyVisions (Manchester, PA) is a graft-modified polyester compound capable of withstanding temperatures from -40° to more than 180° F.

Medical devices that can effectively address local pain syndromes can, in some cases, supplant the use of systemic opioids. This can help reduce overall use of opioids, said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.

Monoflo International (Winchester, VA), a producer of stock and custom logistical packaging systems, has installed several injection molding machines and a production cell from KraussMaffei (Florence, KY) since launching its strategic initiative to increase capacity and improve efficiency in 2015.