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PCI Reports BOPP Demand Is Returning to the West

After struggling for several years due to the economy and other factors, the Western European BOPP film market is making a comeback

Macro Engineering & Technology Redesigns Extruder

The C-series of MacroPlast extruders, designed for coextrusion of film structures with seven or more layers, has compact design for simple installation

Future Design Redesigns Air Ring

Universal Saturn Manual Perfect Balance air ring is upgraded with new features said to include faster speeds and improved bubble stability

Macro Engineering & Technology Will Launch Die

Company will show the new FlatPack coextrusion die for high-barrier multilayer films at K 2013

Future Design Introduces Bubble Width Control Unit

Said to reduce scrap and improve yield and film quality, unit can be a retrofit for almost any make or model of non-IBC blown film system

Davis-Standard Partners with Guangdong Jinming Machinery

The two companies will collaborate on product development and sales expected to enhance the blown film lines of both

Toray Builds New Cogeneration Power Facility

Company continues its sustainability commitment with new facility, dedicated to powering production for the Torayfan PP film division and other site

Macro Redesigns CenterPack Coex Die

Said to improve processing versatility and minimize residence time

PCI BOPET Report Questions if Capacity is Enough for West

Although two million tonnes of new BOPET film capacity is predicted, it may still not be enough to meet demand in the West, says a new study

Gloucester Engineering Reports Two Successful Years

With a promising forecast for 2013, company has come a long way since it was purchased out of receivership

Next Generation Films Expands Lexington, OH, Plant

Adding blown film capacity with 3-layer VAREX line from Windmoeller & Hoelscher

Toray Plastics (America) Adds Coating Equipment

Company says new technology will meet demands from customers requesting value-added films with advanced specialty layers

Gloucester Engineering Expands Die Rebuilding

To meet a near-capacity situation in die rebuilding program, company adds resources, training, and services

Gloucester to Show Extrusion Lines at Chinaplas 2013

Company also will feature complementary equipment from Future Design and Pearl Technologies subsidiaries

Pearl Technologies Announces Pre-Nip Chiller Spreaders

Spreaders are said to eliminate blocking, increase output, raise film quality, and more

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