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U.S. recycling of plastic films continues to grow

April 14, 2017

The recycling of plastic wraps, bags and other film packaging grew 34 million pounds, or 3%, in 2015 to reach a minimum of nearly 1.2 billion pounds for the year. This marks the eleventh consecutive year of increases and the highest annual collection of plastic film since the survey began. 


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Shurtape Technologies acquires Syntac Coated Products

March 14, 2017

Shurtape Technologies LLC, an industry-leading producer of pressure-sensitive tapes, announces the acquisition of Syntac Coated Products LLC, a designer and manufacturer of specialty adhesive coated products.


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Toray Plastics’ new RipStop OPP film
Materials Technology: Films

Today's films protect the product and the environment

In the forefront of consumer minds, films are claiming their space to offer protection, recyclability and convenience.
Kristen Kazarian
March 13, 2017

Advancements in films – for nearly all types of packaging – continue to prove we are only touching the surface of these dominant materials. Nowadays, consumers as well as retailers pay more attention to packaging that keeps products safe, including films, when making their purchasing decision.


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Sealed Air introduces new shrink film

Shrink film delivers more bang for the buck

February 9, 2017

Sealed Air introduces Opti Next Generation Shrink Films from Millennium Packaging, with up to 30% more footage in the same footprint.


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Dow CANVERA™ Polyolefin Dispersions

Dow CANVERA Polyolefin Dispersions gain industry recognition

January 26, 2017

Recent awards substantiate technology as a market disruptor that effectively replaces epoxy-based can coatings.


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New packaging film for poultry

New TraySkin film made specifically for poultry packaging

January 19, 2017

How innovative packaging solutions for poultry can lead to whole new ideas.


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Packaging coatings market to rise through 2020

The market for packaging coatings is expected to increase to 2020

January 18, 2017

Through 2020, the market for packaging coatings is expected to increase 1.9% per year to 60 million gallons.  


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Toray Plastics new BOPP line of packaging films

New portfolio of BOPP packaging films released

December 27, 2016

Toray Plastics (America) Torayfan® -Over-the-Mountain portfolio of BOPP films are designed to prevent packages from bursting when transported in high-altitude and low-atmospheric-pressure conditions.


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