Viking Plastics Makes Equipment Investments Plastics Business In the first quarter of 2013, Viking Plastics, Corry, PA, has invested in new automation in several production areas. These additions include a Ranger Automation robot that will be dedicated to cavity separation in Vikings newest 16-cavity automation cell, a vision sorting machine and an automated … [Read more...] about Viking Plastics Makes Equipment Investments
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Husky Announces Global Leadership Changes
Husky Announces Global Leadership Changes Moves aimed at enhancing customer service and support Plastics Business Husky Injection Molding Systems, Bolton, Ontario, Canada, has made changes within its global leadership team to provide more focused, dedicated levels of service and support to customers in the core markets of hot runners and beverage packaging. Gerardo Chiaia … [Read more...] about Husky Announces Global Leadership Changes
Demand for Biodegradable Plastics Increasing
Plastics Business Mounting consumer pressure and legislation, such as plastic bag bans and global warming initiatives, will increase demand for biodegradable polymers in North America, Europe and Asia by nearly 15 percent during a five-year period ending in 2017, according to an IHS Chemical global market research report. Demand is expected to reach nearly 525 thousand metric … [Read more...] about Demand for Biodegradable Plastics Increasing
Manufacturers Reduce Energy Consumption
Plastics Business Energy consumption has long been a target for sustainability efforts at plastic processing facilities, as well as from the companies that supply equipment to those in the industry. A recent report from the US Energy Information Administration indicates those efforts are making an impact. Total energy consumption in the manufacturing sector decreased by 17 … [Read more...] about Manufacturers Reduce Energy Consumption
MAPP Members Receive Industry Honors
Plastics Business Four Manufacturers Association of Plastic Processors (MAPP) members were among the companies and individual leaders that were recognized with the 2013 Manufacturing Leadership 100 Awards. The awards highlight companies that have embraced breakthrough innovation, enabling the organizations to anticipate and respond to customers with unmatched agility. MAPP … [Read more...] about MAPP Members Receive Industry Honors