Consumer Products

Business Is Booming in China . . . Again

Mar 30, 2021

China saw 2.1% growth in 2020, an amazing accomplishment given that the economy was shut down for nearly six months. And this year, the World Bank projects 7.9% growth for the "world’s factory."

Additive Manufacturing Continues to Grow Despite Pandemic, Reports Wohlers

Mar 26, 2021

Although the rate of growth declined compared with previous years, the additive manufacturing industry expanded 7.5% last year, reaching a value of $12.8 billion.

BASF's Expanded PPSU Portfolio Enables Bottle Production by All Three Standard Processing Methods

Mar 25, 2021

The two new PPSU grades — Ultrason P 2010 and P 3010 — can be used in injection stretch blow molding, extrusion blow molding, and injection molding to manufacture bottles for adults and babies.

I Can See Clearly (and Sustainably) Now

Mar 24, 2021

In an industry first, China’s Polyray uses Sabic’s certified renewable polycarbonate to manufacture eyewear lenses.

Muller Helps Customers Thrive Amid Plastic Resin Shortage

Mar 22, 2021

Muller restates commitment to helping customers meet demand for sustainable packaging while helping them navigate the current material shortage.

Mars Wrigley Partners with Danimer Scientific to Roll Out Compostable Packaging

Mar 22, 2021

Skittles packaged in Danimer’s Nodax PHA material, engineered to break down in industrial and backyard compost units, will soon be on US store shelves.

Jabil Packaging Solutions Reimagines Living Hinge for Weight Reduction

Mar 17, 2021

By molding the closures of flip-cap dispensers in the closed position, Jabil Packaging was able to achieve a 50% weight reduction in the finished product.

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization to HomTex for US-Made N-95 Masks

Mar 16, 2021

Every component of the mask is sourced and made in the United States, according to HomTex, which is poised to have the largest national production capacity for 100% made-in-America masks.

AddiFab Raises $6.3 Million in Funding Round; Moves into New HQ

Mar 16, 2021

AddiFab’s Freeform Injection Molding technology combines short lead-times, low start-up costs, and design freedom of additive manufacturing with scalability and material selection of injection molding.

A Close Shave with Sustainability

Mar 16, 2021

Schick introduced today the first mass-market disposable razor made with 100% post-consumer recycled plastic. It is also the only fully recyclable razor and packaging on the market.

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