Category: In the News
(Article shared from Plastics Today Author: Norbert Sparrow) The technology has the potential to bring lightweight, compact, and affordable smart surfaces to automotive, consumer, and medical applications. In-mold electronics is an emerging technology that produces multi-functional surfaces for applications in an array of industries, including consumer products, automotive, and medical technology. It has tremendous potential: […]
Article shared from Label & Narrow Web. Author: Steve Katz There’s a lot more to labels than those that are pressure sensitive and glue-applied. Last month, in this space, we discussed the growth, attention and headway being made by linerless labels. The format’s sustainability advantages, as well as R&D investments by leading substrate suppliers and […]
Press release submitted on behalf of Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) and Stephanos Karydakis IML SA. Acquisition expands MCC’s in-mold labeling network, creates new foothold to complement its position in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Giorgos Karydakis to continue running the business under the MCC Karydakis brand. Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), Chicago, Illinois, and Athens, Greece, one of […]
Press release submitted on behalf of Sabic and partners. The single-step IML technology achieves a seamless part decoration right in the injection mold, where the label becomes an integral component of the packaging itself. Dedicated label film types and high-definition printing technology result in a very attractive and cost-effective decorative solution. Besides using certified renewable […]
EuCertPlast and RecyClass have reached an agreement for the future development of the certification for plastics recyclers. Going forward the expertise and know-how of the two audit schemes will be combined under the RecyClass Recycling Process Certification. Both audit schemes are based on the principles of the EN 15343 standard and focus on the traceability […]
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), Washington, District of Columbia, has released an official analysis of third-quarter trade data on recyclable plastics materials, authored by PLASTICS Chief Economist, Dr. Perc Pineda. Dr. Pineda writes, “Examining the third-quarter trade data on recyclable plastics materials unveils several noteworthy trends within the U.S. plastics industry. The sector has notably […]
Clearer rules are needed to drive sustainable policies across Europe. Plastics Recyclers Europe calls upon the EU to maintain the ambition to achieve a genuine circularity for plastics by driving the competitiveness and innovation of the EU plastics industry. On their run for a circular EU, the European institutions will face a decisive moment during […]
After a successful inaugural event in 2023, the Plastic Product Decorating Summit will return to the Milwaukee area, September 18-20, at the Milwaukee Marriott West in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The event is hosted by the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) and Plastics Decorating magazine. Drawing conference attendees from a wide range of market segments – OEMs, brand […]
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), Washington, District of Columbia, has unveiled a new video as part of its recently launched advocacy campaign, Recycling is Real, dedicated to promoting and defending plastic recycling in America. This new video highlights the recycling efforts taking place at Epsilyte’s facility in Piqua, Ohio, where recycled material used in bicycle […]
Press release submitted on behalf of Komori Corporation. Komori America – Kormori Corporation, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, has established the Printed Electronics Elemental Technology Development Center on the premises of the Tsukuba Plant in Japan in order to develop elemental technologies for printed electronics (PE). Komori views the printed electronics business as a growth business. The […]