In this webinar we will be covering key maintenance and refurbishment practices for injection molding hot runner systems that help molders operate at optimal performance levels. We will look at ...

Dow’s packaging and specialty plastics segment saw a 26% decline in net sales versus a year ago, according to the company’s third-quarter earnings report released Tuesday. The company reported net ...

The plastics industry saw 170 M&A transactions from January through June 2024, maintaining a steady pace from the previous year. This consistent activity underscores the market’s resilience amid ...

In medical engineering and in the pharmaceutical industry, elastomer gaskets are often used in injection and infusion systems in order to fulfil the primary requirement of ensuring the integrity of ...

Detectable plastics and rubber are essential in preventing contamination risks in industries like food production and pharmaceuticals, where safety is critical. This paper discusses how Eriez PolyMag ...

Magnetic separation is crucial in plastics processing, preventing metal contamination that can cause product defects and equipment damage. By selecting the right separators—based on material type, ...

In the EU, tethered closures will soon be mandatory for most single-use plastic containers. We expect other regions around the world to adopt similar legislation in the near future. Are you ready? How ...

Plant operators face certain common problems with controlling process temperature – including drops in supply water pressure, costly and inefficient maintenance, slow or inaccurate heating or cooling, ...

New research from late last month found that mining operations in the western United States were creating mineral dust that ended up in the snowpack of the Rockies. In some cases, the dust was found ...

Until she retired in September 2021, Clare Goldsberry reported on the plastics industry for more than 30 years. In addition to the 10,000+ articles she has written, by her own estimation, she is the ...

Serhat Oezeren is Global Vertical Market Manager for Chemicals, Polymers and Plastics Recycling at Pall Corp. Latest from Serhat Oezeren circular economy symbol held over city skyline ...

Vortex core pins and plugs are made of Porcerax II, a porous, sintered metal. Because the material is 25% air by volume, it vents gas without the need for a separate venting component. As a result, ...