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Plastics Processing Equipment Supplier Engel Celebrates Opening of Swiss Tech CentreINEOS launches new advanced recycled plastic production productCMG Granulators unveils new line for high-capacity plastic recyclingNew report reveals Europe is leading the charge in plastic waste managementIPL, Schoeller Allibert Merger Builds Global Sustainable Plastic Packaging PowerhousePlastics Processing Equipment Supplier Engel Celebrates Opening of Swiss Tech CentreINEOS launches new advanced recycled plastic production productCMG Granulators unveils new line for high-capacity plastic recyclingNew report reveals Europe is leading the charge in plastic waste managementIPL, Schoeller Allibert Merger Builds Global Sustainable Plastic Packaging Powerhouse

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End Markets Processes

Tips and Techniques: How MedPlast Became a Multi-Shot Specialist

February 9, 2011 by plasticsinfomart

It all started in his mother’s one-car garage. Robert Piccoli, then a journeyman toolmaker, and a partner launched a moldmaking business in 1969 called Dual Machine Tool. The business outgrew the garage, moved to a new location, and by 1984 expanded into custom injection molding. At that stage, the company was called Modern Plastic Techniques […]

Environment Recycling News

$16.9M system to boost recycling at Central Landfill

February 9, 2011 by plasticsinfomart

JOHNSTON, R.I. — A $16.9-million contract for the installation of a sophisticated recycling system, capable of sorting mixtures of recyclable papers and plastics, won approval Tuesday morning from the board that oversees the state’s Central Landfill. The improvements will equip the landfill’s recycling facility to receive a mixture of plastics, papers and certain other recyclables. […]

Environment Recycling News

Germany sells vision for 'green toys' to world

February 7, 2011 by plasticsinfomart

The hottest “green” toy in Germany isn’t made of organic or recycled materials. That’s so 2010. This one has a solar panel and only runs if kids remember to insert bright red “energy stones” that power the rest of the space station. Germany, a pioneer in many renewable energy initiatives, is also at the forefront […]

Environment Recycling News

Germany sells vision for ‘green toys’ to world

February 7, 2011 by plasticsinfomart

The hottest “green” toy in Germany isn’t made of organic or recycled materials. That’s so 2010. This one has a solar panel and only runs if kids remember to insert bright red “energy stones” that power the rest of the space station. Germany, a pioneer in many renewable energy initiatives, is also at the forefront […]

Environment Recycling News

North Carolina Recycler Opens New Plant

February 7, 2011 by plasticsinfomart

Recycling Management Resources (RMR), a Raleigh, N.C.-based recycling company, will be opening its third recycling facility in High Point, N.C., in February. The company, which began in January 2008, also has recycling facilities in Louisville, Ky., and Raleigh. The company says it expects to invest more than $1 million in capital equipment and infrastructure at […]