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Registration to open for NPE2024

Registrations for the show and for the hotel room block open on Sept. 12.


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Download the preventive dryer maintenance guide

Learn more about which components to maintain, why you should maintain certain components and when to do preventive maintenance to each component.


Teknor Apex names Donald Wiseman as new CEO

Wiseman replaces Jonathan Fain, who has led the compounder and concentrate maker for 51 years.


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FlexPackCon 2023: Discover New Materials, Trends, and Growth Opportunities

From suppliers to processors, converters, packagers, and brand owners, FlexPackCon® 2023 (Oct. 10-12 in Montreal), is where professionals will learn about new developments, trends, challenges, and opportunities in flexible packaging.


A hot time at Piper's Heath

The Canadian Plastics Fall Classic Golf Tournament was held on Sept. 6. Thanks to everyone who turned out!


Axium Packaging building new plant in Brampton, Ontario

The plant, which will be Axium's first in Brampton, will employ 250 and is expected to open in July 2024.


American Chemistry Council appoints Ross Eisenberg to lead plastics division

Eisenberg will take the helm and lead the association’s plastics advocacy beginning on Sept. 18.


Berry Global reviewing 'strategic alternatives' for health, hygiene business

The company's HH&S segment supplies nonwovens, specialty films, and tapes to a range of end markets.


 
 
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Paper drinking straws may be harmful and bad for the environment, report says

Belgian researchers found that 18 out of 20 brands of paper straws contained long-lasting chemicals that can cause damaging health issues. » Read More...

New molecule helps polymers adapt to temperature variations

The application could be used in everything from plastic phone cases to missiles. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

International Rotational Molding Conference - September 10 - September 12, 2023

September 10 - September 12, 2023 Głogowska 10, 60-734 Poznań, Poland » Visit website

World Chemical Forum September 12 - September 14, 2023

September 12 - September 14, 2023 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010, United States » Visit website

Injection Molding and Design Expo September 20 - September 21, 2023

September 20 - September 21, 2023 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374, United States » Visit website

SPE FlexPackCon 2023 - October 10 - 12, 2023

October 10 - October 12, 2023 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 1H5 » Visit website