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The article focuses on Processing Technologies International LLC's exclusive distribution agreement with Helios Slitting of Italy, enabling PTi to supply slitters and related components to the U.S. and Canada for sheet applications, with potential expansion into the paper industry.

The article focuses on Allegheny Performance Plastics, a high-tech molder serving industries like automotive and aerospace, which previously relied on low-tech solutions for quality control. It mentions with challenges in data management, the company used paper-based records and disparate spreadsheets, prompting the adoption of 1factory software, designed to streamline manufacturing quality control processes.

The article focuses on the launch of NY-Clear 6I/6T series, a transparent amorphous high-temperature nylon copolymer by Nylon Corp. of America (NYCOA) at NPE2024, catering to packaging and precision molded applications, particularly for flexible food packaging and coated beverage paperboard stock.

The article highlights Carbios' composting additive for polylactide bioplastics being added to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Inventory of Food Contact Substances, enabling the creation of fully compostable packaging materials in the U.S.

The article focuses on CJ Biomaterials Inc.'s patented PHA technology being utilized to produce biodegradable and compostable noodle cups at a leading convenience store chain in South Korea, incorporating microwavable paper coating technology to reduce petroleum-based plastic use.

The article highlights the opening of Myplas USA's plastic film recycling facility in Minnesota, part of a collaborative effort to establish a regional circular economy for flexible films and packaging materials in the Upper Midwest. Led by Minnesota's MBOLD coalition, the initiative is supported by major investors, including General Mills, Schwan's Company, Charter Next Generation, Target, and Ecolab, with the facility expected to recycle nearly 90 million pounds of plastic waste annually.

The article focuses on Sway, a developer of bio-based materials for packaging, announcing its receipt of a Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

The article discusses an introduction of a "tape sandwich" process for injection-molded plastic parts, resulting in greater stiffness, reduced weight and lower production costs. Topics include the collaboration to create a motorcycle seat base with improved properties, the use of single-layer reinforcement materials, and the significant reduction in installation space and weight achieved through the new process.

The article's focus is the acquisition of Spectrum Plastics by DuPont, which will increase its market presence in the medical product manufacturing industry, and this transaction will strengthen DuPont's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical processing, and medical device making.

The article offers review on Repro-Flex recycling system from Polystar Machinery.

The article evaluates the hexene-based Exceed S series linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) film resins from ExxonMobil.

The article discusses that Saperatec in Germany has developed a solvent-free mechanical recycling process that can separate thin-layer composites of plastic, metal, paper and glass, along with mentions that separating the various layers presents a special challenge to recyclers.

The article reports that SABIC, a chemical manufacturing Company is collaborating with Kraft Heinz, Berry Global, and Tesco and aimed to increase the recycling of flexible food plastic packaging.

The article informs that the periodical and Gardner Business Media have launched their annual Top Shops Benchmarking survey for injection molders. It mentions the survey is free and anonymous, with results to be published in the October 2023 issue of the periodical. Participants who complete the questionnaire will receive a personalized report comparing their individual facility against the survey results, compiled by Gardner Business Media's Gardner Intelligence unit.