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Report says plastics recycling failed to catch up with rising production

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SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The latest research report published by Worldwatch Institute states that plastics recycling has failed to catch up with the rapid rise in production of plastics. Worldwide plastics production is seen increasing at a faster pace than recycling, it notes. According to the Washington D.C-based environmental group, the worldwide production of plastics increased […]

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SPE Antec® 2015 Technical Program Will Include Two Multi-Presentation Sessions On 3d Printing / Additive Manufacturing

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Heightened Interest in 3D Technology Is Leading to Formation of an SPE Special Interest Group (SIG), Members of Which Also Organized One of the Two ANTEC Sessions BETHEL, CT, U.S.A., February 11, 2015: The intense need to know more about 3D printing / additive manufacturing that is evident across the plastics industry has led the […]

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Clariant announces global availability of new animal-free’ MEVOPUR® masterbatches and compounds at Pharmapack and MD&M West

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 Assured global source of additive and color masterbatches and compounds formulated to be entirely free of animal-derived ingredients  Supports regulatory approvals through pre-evaluation of masterbatch raw materials against international standards including ISO 10993-5, -10, -11, -18; USP parts 87 and 88; and EP3.1.3.  Dedicated ISO 13485 production facilities in the USA, Europe,and […]

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Belt-Filtration System For Widely Used Underwater Pelletizer Automates Removal Of Fines And Improves Filtration By 25%

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Optional Filtration Module Adds Capabilities to Nordson BKG™ Master-Line™ Pelletizers that Typically Are Available with Higher-Cost Systems for Compounding and Recycling MÜNSTER, GERMANY, February 5, 2015: A new, optional belt filter for the temperature-controlled water system of Nordson BKG™ Master-Line™ underwater pelletizers reduces downtime and operator intervention by providing continuous, automated filtration of fines, it […]

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New Rigid Pvc Performs Like Polycarbonate Yet Dramatically Reduces Stress Cracking In Contact With Flexible Pvc Medical Devices

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Medical-Grade Apex SCR™ Compounds Provide Properties for Which PC Has Traditionally Been Specified for Connectors and Similar Devices: Rigidity, Toughness, and Clarity PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., February 4, 2015: A breakthrough in PVC technology now makes it possible for rigid PVC to replace polycarbonate (PC) in clear medical components such as connectors and check valves, obtaining […]

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Burgsmüller Twin Srew Extrusion Wear and Process Engineering

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Burgsmüller GmbH ( www.burgsmueller.de ) has been founded in 1876. We are the experts for whirling technology of machining helical geometries for spindle and nuts, extruders, mono pumps and spare parts as screw elements for the compounding industry. In addition to the contract work we are a supplier of whirling machine and units for all […]

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Plenary Speakers At Spe Antec® Will Focus On Nanotechnology, Space Flight, And Additive Manufacturing

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Experts from White House Office of Science & Technology and Arburg Will Speak on Technologies with Implications for the Future of the Plastics Industry BETHEL, CT, U.S.A., February 3, 2015: Speakers at the plenary sessions of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) ANTEC® 2015 will discuss two technologies that will be key drivers in the […]

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Walmart Executive In Charge Of Sourcing U.S.-Made Goods Will Address Plastics Industry At NPE2015

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Along with Experts on the Economy, Energy, Feedstocks, and Polymers, the Walmart VP of U.S. Manufacturing Will Speak at an SPI / IHS Breakfast Event Open to All WASHINGTON, DC, U.S.A., February 3, 2015: The featured speaker at the SPI/IHS Key Market Breakfast Briefing during NPE2015 will be Cindi Marsiglio, Walmart Vice President of U.S. […]

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