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SECOND LIFE – QUALITY LASTS LONGER THAN A LIFETIME. Otto Hofstetter moulds are known worldwide for their durability. These moulds for PET preforms and packaging items guarantee consistent quality from the very first to the very last day of…
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Shyam’s medium-range energy-efficient SP Pristine Series   Gujarat-based Shyam Plastic Machinery was founded in 1993 with extrusion lines and expanded into PET Stretch Blow Moulding machines four years later in 1997. Starting with a humble…
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Avery Dennison acquires TexTrace, an innovator in integrated RFID products Avery Dennison Corporation announced that it has acquired TexTrace AG, a technology developer that specializes in custom-made woven and knitted RFID products which…
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Five reasons why large format supports business resilience While key print production markets were heavily impacted by the pandemic, the wide-format sector experienced less disruption and is expected to enjoy strong growth in the next five…
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Illuminate print with precious metal opulence Illuminated manuscripts – the elaborate decoration of a handwritten book with gold or silver to make the pages shimmer with opulence – was an art form practiced for centuries. Described by …
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XSYS rotec Sleeves and Adapters grow its presence in North America By investing in new purpose-built offices, complemented by a new site entrance and enhanced parking facilities, XSYS is demonstrating its commitment to the future after the…
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 New lightweight material is stronger than steel Using a novel polymerization process, MIT chemical engineers have created a new material that is stronger than steel and as light as plastic, and can be easily manufactured in large…
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Scientists Develop Recyclable Plastics Based on Sugars Researchers from the University of Birmingham, U.K., and Duke University, U.S., have created a new family of polymers from sustainable sources that retain all of the same qualities as…
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Polymer upcycling of common plastic adds toughness, recyclability to structural adhesives Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory used polymer chemistry to transform a common household plastic into a reusable…
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Eastman to invest up to $1 billion to accelerate circular economy through building the world’s largest molecular plastics recycling facility in France The investment would recycle enough plastic waste annually to fill Stade de France…
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