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Hamilton Plastics

McDonald’s Canada eliminating most single-use plastic foodservice products

The company plans to introduce wooden cutlery, wooden stir sticks and paper straws to its restaurants across the country by December.


Epsilyte acquires EPS maker StyroChem Canada

Texas-based Epsilyte says the deal creates one of the largest producers of EPS in North America.


Tekni-Plex buys Mexico-based Johnson Plastic Group to expand medical device footprint

Precision extruder Johnson Plastic Group provides medical device solutions for interventional and therapeutic procedures.


Redwood Plastics and Rubber names Kris Fraser as new COO

Fraser has been with Langley, B.C.-based Redwood since 2018, and has held the positions of vice president of manufacturing and vice president of finance.


PolyQuest subsidiary acquires U.S. division of Faith Group

The bolt-on acquisition is complementary to PolyQuest’s existing PET resins distribution and post-consumer/post-industrial manufacturing businesses.


Vecoplan expands after-sales operations

The shredder maker has added two new leadership executives and five team members.
 
 
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Self-destructing plastic wins design contest award

The technology involves embedding polyester-eating enzymes in the plastic that, once triggered, cause it to completely degrade in days. » Read more

Testing high-touch surfaces in grocery stores for COVID-19

A recent study found that the risk is low if physical distancing guidelines and recommended cleaning protocols are followed. » Read more
 
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