Blow Molding

Ampacet Expands Anti-Scratch Additives Line

May 03, 2021

The new ScratchShield masterbatch additives prevent the appearance of scuffs and scratches in preforms, bottles, and a range of PET packaging without the need to apply a surface coating.

Talent Talk: Salary History Bans, What Employers and Employees Need to Know

May 03, 2021

In 2017, state and local governments first began to enact laws that prohibit employers from requesting salary history information from job applicants. What does this mean for companies who are hiring and candidates who are interviewing?

Talent Talk: How to Recruit Top Performers for Your Team

Apr 26, 2021

High-school basketball phenom Chet Holmgren had his pick of colleges. He chose Gonzaga. Here’s why, and how that can shape your approach to attracting top talent in the current hiring environment.

Talent Talk: You Might Be Richer Than You Think

Apr 17, 2021

For most professionals not nearing retirement, the most valuable asset isn’t their house or 401(k), it’s their potential future earnings.

Building Better Latch Locks, and Other News from the Plastics Supply Chain

Apr 14, 2021

In this week’s roundup: A new external latch lock from DME enhances reliability in mold plate sequencing, UV stabilizer extends the weathering performance of PVC compounds, and more.

Weekly Resin Report: Huge Price Gap between Contract and Spot Resin Markets Grows

Apr 14, 2021

Falling contracts with limited availability coupled with discounted rough wide-spec material has lulled some spot buyers into a false sense of comfort.

Talent Talk: Drafting a Winning Strategy for Employee Recruitment

Apr 11, 2021

Spring is here, and so is baseball. Two of my favorite pastimes are baseball and recruiting talent for our clients in the plastics industry, so it’s only natural that I would see some similarities.

Weekly Resin Report: Supply/Demand Equilibrium Remains Work in Progress

Apr 08, 2021

Commodity resin prices were mixed, high-density polyethylene continued to climb while most of the other PE grades stayed steady. Polypropylene prices slid a little by the end of last week.

Time-Saving Tool for Hot-Runner Mold Design, and Other News from the Plastics Supply Chain

Apr 06, 2021

Featured this week: A mold base with hot runner system that can be customized with just a few clicks on a configurator, next-gen visual-defect analysis technology, and more.

RecyClass Doubles Recycled Plastics Certification Capacity

Apr 02, 2021

Today, 25 auditors from 21 certification bodies across Europe participate in the program.

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