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Polytarp Products and Brampton Engineering: Dynamic duo

Polytarp Products got its start – not to mention its name – by making tarpaulins, and then became famous supplying plastic film for the construction industry. But it has reinvented itself over the past 10 years as a go-to supplier for high-barrier food packaging – and blown film machinery maker Brampton Engineering has been there every step of the way.

DRYERS: Canada dry

The infamous Canadian humidex signals danger to resins, which will all absorb at least some moisture if left unprotected. Which is why keeping them dry is the best defense. These latest technologies are up to the challenge.

BLOW MOLDING: PET Technologies is crossing the pond

After almost 20 years of selling its blow molding machines and blow molds into Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Austria-based PET Technologies has now set its sights on North America.

RECYCLING: Say hello to some award-winning innovations

What do equipment supplier Bulk Handling Systems, the Coca-Cola Co., and filter maker Fimic SRL have in common? They were all recognized as innovators at the 2018 Plastics Recycling Conference.

MOLDMAKING: Hands-on training program is taking off in Ontario

Called the Mold Maker Level 1 program, the course represents a partnership between the Toronto chapter of the Canadian Association of Mold Makers and the Ontario Manufacturing Learning Consortium.

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