Natural polymer demand is expected to grow 7.1 percent annually to $4.0 billion in 2012, or 1.75 billion pounds. Best opportunities are anticipated in packaging areas as a result of the increased availability and cost competitiveness of novel polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA). ...

Through 2012, the US market for gaskets and seals is expected to expand 2.7 percent per year (including price increases) to $8.8 billion, roughly in line with sales performance during the 2002-2007 period. Suppliers will benefit from a rebound in motor vehicle production, as well as ...

Visitors to the Emballage can see Krones’ Robobox pack grouping unit in action, ...

With this new company foundation we follow the requests of the German speaking beverage market and will be now on the spot with all our competence. The holding company GEA Procomac Spa, located in Parma/Italy, is one of the leading manufacturers for cold aseptic filling technology ...

USA-Graham Packaging Company, L.P., will close two plants - one in Lakeland, Florida, and the other in Montgomery, Alabama - as customer volume has shifted to other locations. Approximately 20 jobs will be affected.The company's McCue Road container plant in Lakeland is scheduled to ...

The U.S. carbonated soft drink market's long struggle to achieve growth persists. After six straight years of sub–1% growth, volume declined for the third straight year in 2007. Prior to 2005, the market had not declined in at least 20 years. U.S. carbonated soft drink volume has not ...

Rollquattro Evolution F35 labeler – displayed for the first time in North America. ...

Demand for biodegradable plastic in the US is projected to rise more than 15 percent annually to 720 million pounds in 2012, valued at $845 million. Although representing less than one-half of one percent of all thermoplastic resin demand in 2007, biodegradable plastic will have ...

A new WRAP study released today, 19th August 2008 has found that selling the UK’s used plastic bottles and paper for recycling in China actually saves carbon emissions. Shipping these materials more than 10,000 miles produces less CO2 than sending them to landfill at home and using ...

US demand for plastic containers will advance 5.4 percent annually through 2012 to nearly $32 billion, creating demand for 15.7 billion pounds of resin. Gains will be bolstered by plastic’s many benefits relative to other packaging media, including light weight, shatter resistance, ...