Extrusion: Film & Sheet

Solvay Proves Concept for PVDC Recycling Process

Oct 06, 2021

The recycled polymer exhibits strong barrier properties, opening the door to more sustainable, circular PVDC packaging applications for food and other products.

Food Packaging Options to Reduce Waste, Boost Sustainability

Oct 04, 2021

Four best practices for maximizing the shelf life of plastic-packaged products that minimize the amount of packaging and food waste.

Extrusion System Supplier Entek Opens Facility in Nevada to Respond to ‘Record Growth’

Oct 04, 2021

The 98,000-square-foot building will be home to wear parts production, fabrication and assembly, and engineering.

ExxonMobil Launches High-Performance PE Grades for Film Applications

Oct 04, 2021

The two new low-density polyethylene (LDPE) resins deliver exceptional mechanical performance, offering benefits for film converters, packagers, and growers.

Talent Talk: The Most Important Labor Statistic That Doesn’t Get Enough Attention

Oct 04, 2021

There are nearly three million fewer people working or looking for work than there were in January 2020. Businesses will have to get creative to attract talent.

Breaking News in Flexible Packaging September 2021

Sep 30, 2021

Frito-Lay's compostable bags, UFlex spouted pouch, Dow's yields recyclable, circular-polymer barrier shrink film, Mars Pet Care's recycling scheme, Exxon Mobil's circular gains and gaps.

Plastics Processors Mark Manufacturing Day by Touting Career Opportunities

Sep 29, 2021

PTI Engineered Plastics and Hoffer Plastics open their doors to showcase today’s high-tech advanced manufacturing environments.

Recycle-Ready Stretch Film Reduces Unitizing Materials 91%

Sep 28, 2021

Designed for fresh produce and other products that need ventilation during shipping and storage, the new Rapid Roper load containment system boosts sustainability by reducing extraneous cornerboards and strapping.

Medical-Grade TPE Film for Wound Dressings Alleviates Patient Discomfort

Sep 28, 2021

United Soft Plastics collaborated with a Denmark-based startup to develop an extruded TPE film for a medical device that improves patient comfort while providing bacterial protection in wound-dressing applications.

Weekly Resin Report: As Resin Prices Slide, Tipping Point May Be at Hand

Sep 28, 2021

Commodity-grade resin prices drop across the board, but processors are flush with on-site inventories and can afford to be patient, waiting for the best possible deals.

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