Extrusion: Film & Sheet

Resin Report: Sourcing Challenges Remain for Processors

Nov 17, 2021

While overall availability for both key groups of PE and PP resins continued to grow last week, some grades were still challenging to source for prompt shipment.

Pacur Strengthens Medtech Packaging Presence in Europe with Carolex Acquisition

Nov 17, 2021

France-based Carolex extrudes PETG sheet for rigid medical device packaging applications.

Talent Talk: To Recruit A-List Employees, Map the Market

Nov 15, 2021

There is a mathematical component to finding top talent — let’s do the numbers.

Extrusion Basics: What Thanksgiving Leftovers Can Teach Us About Plastic Scrap

Nov 12, 2021

Plastic material is the “food” of extrusion processes. Scrap must be stored cleanly and used wisely, just like holiday leftovers.

Resin Report: Market Fundamentals Push Resin Prices Lower

Nov 09, 2021

Further price erosion at the start of the month brought all commodity PE grades below a dollar for the first time since February 2021.

Talent Talk: To Hire Top Players, You Need a Job Scorecard

Nov 08, 2021

Creating a job scorecard, or similar tool to define who it is you need, will quickly yield noticeable results.

Resin Report: Pricing Power Is Now in Hands of Processors

Nov 03, 2021

The “bearish” resin market is expected to linger through the end of the year.

Talent Talk: The True Cost of a Bad Hire

Nov 01, 2021

Almost half of new hires were considered mis-hires within 18 months, according to a study. The cost to your company, and possibly your career, can be staggering.

Breaking News in Flexible Packaging October 2021

Oct 31, 2021

Edible stock sachets; PepsiCo #Reflex for recycling; home appliance for film recycling prep; Nestlé Mexico's chemical recycling of flexible packaging.

New Sleeve-Label Coatings Offer a Sensory Difference

Oct 28, 2021

What if labels were wet or soft to the touch? Actega’s new products create highly tactile, impactful shrink-sleeve effects.

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