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October 18, 2018
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CPL - BB1

Engel reports “moderate growth” despite slowdown in North American sales

Engel is forecasting a six per cent increase in earnings over last year, with Germany representing the "lion's share" of the sales.


ReVital Polymers, Pyrowave and Ineos partner to launch PS recycling consortium

The partnership will focus on materials collected in consumer curbside and depot recycling systems as well as other sources such as restaurants, offices, schools, and universities.


CTMA elects Robert Flack as new president

Flack, the CTMA's former vice president, has over 28 years of experience in the Canadian tooling industry.


Extrusion R&D pioneer Norton Wheeler, Jr. passes away

Wheeler’s 60-year career was spent entirely with Pawcatuck, Conn.-based extrusion equipment maker Davis-Standard LLC, where in the early 1980s he patented the well-known DSB screw design.
 
Special Reports 
 
Special Reports

New technology lets processors get smart with artificial intelligence

A new machine learning solution developed by Montreal-based AxiPolymer Inc. is designed to make it easier for large-sized plastics processors to embrace artificial intelligence. » Read More
 
Special Reports

Ontario firm pops the lid on a new concept in peelable IMLs

Created by Mississauga, Ont.-based packaging design firm KBS Impact Inc., the lids can save container weight – and costs – by using a peelable in-mold label that that acts as a tamper-evident seal. » Read More
 
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Nov. 14-14, 2018
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