Sinclair & Rush buys Oregon thermoformer Indepak
Sinclair & Rush Inc. has grown in thermoforming by acquiring Indepak Inc. for an undisclosed price.
Damage being assessed following fire at C&E Plastics
A fire broke out at a C&E Plastics Inc. plant in Georgetown, Pa., about 4:30 p.m. June 16 — an hour after the manufacturer of polypropylene tanks for the steel industry had closed.
Steer Clear of Greenwashing
Getty Images/Petmal You’ve probably all heard of the term “greenwashing.” It’s become quite fashionable of late, though Merriam-Webster.com says it dates back to the 1980s. Increasing demand for “environmental responsibility” from manufacturers, coupled with inadequately defined criteria, intensify the temptations to exaggerate claims of sustainability. So there’s a double warning in my headline: (1) Don’t risk your company’s reputation by succumbing to that temptation; and (2) don’t be fooled by…
Polymer Points Live – July 2022
Join us on July 19th at 2pm (edt) for the Polymer Points Livestream. Resin pricing has been unpredictable this year, with force majeure declarations, the Ukraine crisis and supply chain issues contributing to volatility even as suppliers have added to their margin. Senior Reporter Frank Esposito breaks down the latest pricing news and answers viewer questions live. Presented to Plastics News Subscribers only
A Better Transparent Cellulose Film
Food packaging is optimized when it protects food and minimizes waste, which has traditionally been a role played by thin plastic films. However, those materials are difficult to recycle and may end up in the wrong place after use. VTT has developed a polymeric solution to address the problem: regenerated or recrystallized cellulose that can replace clear plastic films. “We can produce transparent and flexible cellulose film,” says Ali Harlin,…
New Side Feeder Makes Plastics Recycling More Economical
With the goal of making recycling of lightweight, high-volume fiber and flake recyclate much more economical and, in some cases even possible, Coperion has developed a new version of its ZS-B side feeder. Using the ZS-B MEGAfeed, plastic recyclate with a bulk density under 200 kg/cu m³–long considered intake-limited and not worth recycling–can be reliably fed in large quantities into Coperion’s ZSK twin screw extruder and be concurrently recycled and…
Greenpeace ends Walmart plastic recycling labeling lawsuit
Greenpeace has ended a high-profile lawsuit against Walmart over recyclability claims on its plastic packaging. But concerns over environmental marketing around plastics recycling continue.
Lego to Build Billion-Dollar Factory in Virginia
Lego announced today that it plans to invest more than $1 billion to build a new factory in Chesterfield County, VA. Once completed, the 1.7-million-square-foot facility will employ more than 1,760 people over 10 years, according to Lego. The factory will be designed to operate as a carbon-neutral facility, with 100% of its day-to-day energy needs matched by renewable energy generated by an onsite solar park. The site also will…
MMT Chats: Twice the Efficiency with Canon Virginia Inc.’s Shuttle Mold System
Many people know Canon for their state-of-the-art cameras and equipment. Little do they know, they also have hands in the moldmaking industry. In this MMT Chat, MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges had the chance to discuss Canon Virginia Inc.’s Shuttle Mold System with Director of Business Development Wayne Daniel. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently. #moldingequipment
