Author: Riya Kadam

Boosting Efficiency with Inline Pre-Stretch Technology SML was presenting its inline pre-stretch unit to an expert audience for the very first time – up close in operation at Innovations Days 2024. Integrated in a SmartCast Infinity stretch film line, the system is setting a new standard for efficiency in production. The advantages of the inline manufacturing of pre-stretch film are evident: Ultimately, they result in significantly lower production efforts. The aim of pre-stretching is to reduce the thickness of stretch wrap film, for example from 23 mic to 8 mic, and simultaneously to achieve a stiff and rigid product. “Historically,…

Nanoplastics Found To Disrupt Dopamine System And Social Adaptation  Tiny plastic particles, or nanoplastics, could significantly alter brain development and behavior, according to a new study on mice published in Neuroscience. Researchers found that these particles affect the dopamine system – a key player in motivation and mood – and impact social behaviors during critical stages of development. Nanoplastics, which measure less than 1,000 nanometers, are an emerging environmental concern. They are small enough to penetrate biological barriers and have been found in human organs, raising questions about their potential health effects. Earlier studies linked nanoplastics to inflammation and neurotoxicity…

Dr. Yun Chen Appointed as Head of European Sites Leadership change at Covestro’s European production sites Yun Chen succeeds Dr. Daniel Koch Chen previously led production in the Asia-Pacific region Dr. Yun Chen will take over the leadership of European production for Covestro’s Performance Materials (PM) Business Entity. In this position, he succeeds Dr. Daniel Koch, who is leaving the company at the end of January at his own request. After three successful years as head of Performance Materials Operations APAC, Dr. Yun Chen will assume the role of production head for Covestro’s European sites starting in February. The chemical…

Pexco Expands Midwest Presence With Acquisition Of Wisconsin Plastic Products Plastics extruder Pexco is expanding its Midwest footprint with the acquisition of custom plastics extruder Wisconsin Plastic Products, a supplier to OEMs in several end markets, including appliances, commercial refrigeration, flooring, lighting, office furniture, retail display, telecommunications, and windows and doors. Plymouth, WI-based Wisconsin Plastic Products specializes in co-extrusion and metal embedded, hollow, and complex profiles that require tight tolerances using highly engineered plastics. The company also operates co- and tri-extrusion lines and can manufacture profiles up to 36 inches in width. Expanding Midwest presence According to Pexco, the acquisition…

Husky Wins FEDIL Innovation Award for Groundbreaking Plate Line Automation Project BOLTON, ON – Husky Technologies, a pioneering technology provider enabling the delivery of essential needs to the global community, has been awarded the 2024 FEDIL Innovation Award in the Process category for its groundbreaking Plate Line Automation project. The FEDIL Innovation Awards recognize projects that stand out for their innovative, original character, and are relevant to the Luxembourg economy. “We are honored to receive this year’s FEDIL Innovation Award in the Process category,” said Laurent Huberty, Husky’s Manufacturing Technology Team Manager, Hot Runners. “This award is a testament to…

SML’s High-Performance PP Sheet Lines Ready for Premium Foamed Sheet Production New types of thermoforming products from foamed sheet are lightweight, microwaveable, cost-effective and fully recyclable. Due to their excellent insulating properties they are a perfect alternative to products made of EPS. SML’s advanced high-performance PP sheet lines are an optimum solution for the manufacturing of foamed sheet from PP in higher volumes. EU regulations, such as the single-use plastics directive and the imminent ban on expanded polystyrene (EPS), spell the need for the development of innovative and future-oriented packaging solutions. With this in mind, SML continues to perfect technologies…

Celebrating 75 Years Of Excellence: Clariant Cargo & Device Protection’s Californian Team Named “Best Of The Best” By AGM Container Controls For the seventh time in eight years, AGM Container Controls (AGM) has recognized Clariant Cargo & Device Protection (CDP) Colton, California team with the “Supplier of the Year Award” for 2023. Of 295 active AGM suppliers, only five were honored with this prestigious award. Clariant’s supplier success is rooted in its Colton, California manufacturing facility, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023. AGM is a major manufacturer of environmental- and moisture-control solutions designed to protect essential products from damage…

Plasto 2025 Opened Its Door  On 8th January 2025 Targeting Plastics In Automotive Industry In Pune  German Automotive and Polymer Industry is Looking Pune as an Automotive Hub to Expand Business with SMEs and MSMEs PLASTO 2025 – Where Innovation, Sustainability, and Industry Leadership Converge. Pune, Maharashtra – The eagerly awaited PLASTO 2025 – Techno Polymer Exhibition & Conference is set to open its doors at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC) in Moshi from January 8 to January 11, 2025. Organized by the Association for the Promotion of Plastics (APP), a non-profit organization committed to the welfare…

A Symphony Of Innovation And Nature The combined strengths of Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics introduce a blend of natural innovation and scientific prowess into the skincare industry. Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics (LMC) have joined forces to create skincare solutions that beautifully blend nature’s gifts with the latest scientific discoveries. Together, we are cultivating a range of advanced active ingredients and functionals for premium cosmetics, designed to meet the sophisticated and ever-changing needs of today’s skincare enthusiasts. Our cutting-edge formulations offer effective, sustainable, and consumer-friendly skincare solutions that are setting a new standard for the industry. Embracing the future…

Application Versatility Broadened By Ricoh’s New High Caliper Media Customisation Enhancement Digital print production versatility has been enhanced with Ricoh’s new High Caliper Media Customisation service. The latest technology upgrade for the Ricoh Pro C9500 digital colour sheetfed press enables printing on a range of Ricoh approved paper thicknesses of up to 800 microns. The High Caliper Media Customisation service will enable Print Service Providers (PSPs) to target growth with exciting market opportunites ranging from loyalty and gift cards to thick media brochures, bespoke luxury packaging, compostable food cartons, high impact direct mail inserts, and eyecatching point of purchase applications.…