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PolyPak America buys Transco Plastics poly mailer division
LOS ANGELES — PolyPak America Inc. has expanded its poly mailer capacity by acquiring Transco Plastics Industries Ltd.’s poly mailer envelope and in-line printed films division for undisclosed terms. Acquired assets include extrusion equipment, printers and converters, said Caryn Fitleberg, … Read Full Post
Westlake Chemical launches ethylene expansion
Westlake Chemical Corp. has launched work on a project that will add 230 million pounds of annual capacity for plastic feedstock ethylene at its plant in Lake Charles, La. The 60-day project will include a planned maintenance turnaround that will … Read Full Post
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WPA Today Newsletter December Edition
The Western Plastics Associaiton Newsletter, WPA Today, is now available for reading. This edition contains information on 2013 Legislative and Regulatory issues, recycling udpates, industry news and more. View WPA Today December
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Deal gives M. Holland a presence in the Pacific Northwest
M. Holland Co. has purchased Christler Chemical & Plastics Inc., a distributor of engineering and commodity thermoplastics resins based in Wilsonville, Ore. The acquisition is the first for M. Holland, a resin distributor based Northbrook, Ill., that has been in … Read Full Post
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Portland moves forward on bag ban
In response to the Portland, Oregon city council voting unanimously last week to expand the city’s plastic bag ban, the American Progressive Bag Alliance has released a statement sharply criticizing the move as harmful to consumers, the environment and jobs. … Read Full Post
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Flint Group Showcases New Technology
The Flint Group sponsored the WPA Norwalk meeting on September 18 and showcased their latest technology in Flexographic Products and new quality standards for plate making. You can see the presentation by clicking here. Flint Group Flexographic Products is dedicated … Read Full Post
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WPA Today
The August/September edition of the WPA Today is available for members to view. This edition contains information on the California Legislative session, recycling updates, and important regulatory advances on resin pellet containment together with other information of importance to the … Read Full Post
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Report studies energy use in injection molding, thermoforming
The American Chemistry Council has released a report that analyzes energy consumption, air and water pollution and solid waste from injection molded and thermoformed packaging. The report covers the North American production of injection molded and thermoformed packaging products such … Read Full Post
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Oregon PET recycling plant has new name, set to open
ST. HELENS, ORE. (April 26, 1:15 p.m. ET) — The new $10 million PET recycling plant that is a joint venture between plastics recycler Denton Plastics Inc., Quantum Leap LLC, and the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative will have its grand … Read Full Post
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California injection molder Edge Plastics moving to larger quarters
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. (March 9, 12:05 p.m. ET) — Proprietary and custom injection molder Edge Plastics Inc. plans in June to move less than half of a mile to larger quarters in Riverside. “We ran out of room and have been … Read Full Post
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