Smurfit-Stone demonstrates new packaging machines
Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (SSCC) unveiled three new innovative models of its exclusive Meta packaging equipment line last month at Pack Expo International at Chicago's McCormick Place.
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DuPont Delrin 300CP: new engineering thermoplastic
The launch of DuPont Delrin 300CP marks the development of a new polyacetal (polyoxymethylene, POM) offering a distinct combination of properties. The engineering thermoplastic combines high impact resistance, even at low temperatures, with high stiffness, strength and elongation at yield - yet it is particularly efficient during processing, thanks to its relatively low melt viscosity.
DW Plastics underlines crate expertise in new market sector
DW Plastics has expanded its customer base with a new contract to supply a bespoke plastic crate to AMP in Belgium, the country's largest newsprint distributor.
Custom moulded lid provides ideal follow-on for Heinz
RPC Containers Market Rasen has provided a custom moulded lid - incorporating a levelling bar and a detachable scoop - for Heinz`s newly launched Nurture Follow-On milks for growing babies. The project confirms the site`s capabilities in manufacturing technically demanding and intricate designs.
New high performance grade of Stanyl of DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced new high performance grade of Stanyl for under the bonnet applications.
Koattro: new polymer from LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell Industries has launched a new range of butene-1 based polymers, marketed under the trade name Koattro. The new resin can be considered by customers for the manufacture of elastic applications such as film, fiber, tapes, closure lines and aesthetic injection molding.
Sidel supplies four complete lines to Modelo
With more than 30 end-of-line robots, more than 20 laser-guided vehicles (LGVs), automated warehouses, and record-setting output rates, the new site currently being built by beer giant Modelo is one of a kind. The four bottling lines are all supplied by Sidel.
A. Schulman launched two new thermoplastic elastomer products
A. Schulman announced the European launch of two new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products for automotive applications - Invision VX EP ultra high-flow TPE, and Invision SLX slush TPE.
Astro-Foam Renew: new product from Pregis
Pregis is launching Astro-Foam Renew, a new polyethylene foam sheet with up to 35% pre-consumer recycled content.
Sonoco launched new Stealth Core film
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has introduced to the film industry the new Stealth Core film core with Active Tension Displacement, or ATD Technology. The Stealth Core film core is currently available for use with machine-grade stretch film.
Orwak introduced new line of balers with a low noise level
Last week at Poleko 2008 - the largest fair in Central Eastern Europe for experts in the field of environmental protection and municipal services - Orwak presented new baler Orwak 3610.
DSM Engineering Plastics launched Stanyl LED 1551
DSM Engineering Plastics has announced the launch of Stanyl LED 1551, the latest grade of Stanyl used in plastic lead chip carriers (PLCC) for high brightness LED`s. These LED`s are conventionally selected for back lighting LCD display panels used in Mobile phones, PDAs, notebook PCs and hand held devices.
