Pre-made Pouch Packaging Market

Consumer Convenience Trends to Drive Steady Demand for Pre-made Pouch Packaging Formats In terms of revenue, the global pre-made pouch packaging market is projected to expand at a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period, owing to numerous factors, regarding which, study offers thorough insights and forecasts in this report. Pre-made pouches are usually […]

Over 2/5th of Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) Films Seek PE over other Manufacturing Materials: FMI Research

In terms of revenue, the global FFS films market is projected to expand at a CAGR of over 4.0% during the forecast period, owing to numerous factors, about which study offers thorough insights and forecasts in this report. Form fill seal (FFS) films, which are predominantly the plastic films, are widely used in the FFS […]

This 31-year-old from Bengaluru is redefining cutlery in a plastic-filled world

Samanvi Bhograj started a manufacturing unit that makes 100 percent biodegradable and compostable tableware products using plant fiber. Plastic has become integral parts of our lives. It has seeped into every little shelf on the corner and has made our lives completely dependent on it. Right from the cradle to the grave most of the products in […]

Borealis to build dedicated automotive compounding plant in North Carolina

Borealis (Vienna) reports that it will build a dedicated automotive polypropylene (PP) compounding plant in Taylorsville, NC, a decision that, the company said, demonstrates the continuing commitment of Borealis to the global automotive industry. Together with Borouge (Abu Dhabi), a joint venture between Borealis and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the company is […]

Toward a broader view of the New Plastics Economy

American Chemistry Council (Washington, DC) assesses the New Plastics Economy initiative and finds there’s an emphasis on recycling at the expense of packaging functionality and other aspects of sustainability. America’s plastics makers welcome efforts to promote innovation and advance the sustainability of plastics, such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s recent report, The New Plastics Economy—Catalysing […]

Large-scale carbon-fiber adoption in automotive unlikely before 2025

According to an editorial in the May 22 issue of IHS Automotive SupplierInsight , the future of the carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) market looks promising, with opportunities in diverse applications such as body in white (BIW) chassis systems, powertrain systems, exteriors and interiors. Carbon fibers are organic materials that have been heat-treated at temperatures of 1,000° to 3,000° […]