Canadian Plastics

Approved makes colour concentrates for toys, clothing, cookware, food containers, bottles, and other markets. The post Chroma Color buys concentrate maker Approved Color appeared first on Cana...

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At an event during NPE2024, Nova officials said the company is moving forward quickly on expansion projects for both virgin and recycled polyethylene. The post Nova outlines progress on new pla...

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The software monitors and controls a variety of the company's auxiliary products. The post NPE2024 PRODUCT WRAP-UP: New Tracker software monitors, controls Maguire equipment appeared first on ...

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The Tempro Plus D390 temperature control unit from Wittmann achieves temperatures up to 392°F or 200°C. The post NPE2024 PRODUCT WRAP-UP: TCU can handle high temperatures appeared first on C...

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The Austria-based injection molding machine maker has announced that it will build a multi-faceted facility in Queretaro. The post Engel expands in Mexico appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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The deal includes FGH's shuttle mold design and technical service portions. The post Uniloy buys assets of FGH Systems appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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John Erkert is named new regional CEO for North America as industry veteran Kirk Winstead retires. The post Piovan Group makes leadership change in North America appeared first on Canadian Pla...

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Nine small- and medium-sized companies will each receive up to $150,000 to develop environmentally acceptable and cost-effective solutions. The post Feds invest over $3.3 million to find ways t...

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Michael Greenhalgh, a 24-year Yushin veteran, replaced predecessor Daichi Suzuki effective May 1. The post Yushin America appoints new president appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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This is the first NPE show in six years. The post NPE2024 opens in Orlando appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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Following its 2023 acquisition by Hillenbrand, the company will officially transition its name under Coperion effective Aug. 1. The post Schenck Process FPM rebrands as Coperion appeared first...

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The Ontario-based tooling maker is now supporting the iMFLUX low-pressure injection molding process to help customers meet the challenges of molding recycled materials. The post StackTeck estab...

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Cara Owen is representing both companies in Michigan, and Border Steel in southwestern Ontario. The post DMS, Border Steel appoint new sales rep appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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The facility will comprise manufacturing and laboratory space as well as administrative offices. The post Magna opening Michigan R&D centre appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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The 2025 Conference will be held May 19-21 in Atlanta, Ga. The post SPE makes ‘major date shift’ for Thermoforming Conference appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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To celebrate the partnership, Engel is offering a special automation integration promotion for new and existing customers. The post Engel becomes Kuka robotics system partner appeared first on...

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The new M-Series IMM platform from Milacron (NPE booth… The post NPE2024 Product Preview: Largest clamp stroke among mid-tonnage hybrid machines appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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Attendees were divided over the idea of limiting how much plastic is manufactured. The post Ottawa plastic treaty talks end amid disagreements appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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The new Streamrunner Shadowfree hot runner line from Hasco… The post NPE2024 Product Preview: Hot runner technology eliminates ‘shadow formations’ appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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The show will introduce keynote speakers, industry briefings, OPC UA, Podcast Point, Spark Stages, and the Sustainability Hub. The post NPE2024 debuts never-before-seen show features appeared ...

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PolySource will be a fully authorized distributor of Delrin’s Delrin homopolymer polyacetal portfolio. The post PolySource to supply Delrin materials in North America appeared first on Canad...

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The automaker's large-scale project involves building four new manufacturing plants in the province. The post Honda to invest nearly $15 billion in Ontario appeared first on Canadian Plastics ...

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The partnership supports the development, deployment, and scaling of general-purpose robots. The post Automation supplier Sanctuary AI signs strategic partnership with Magna appeared first on ...

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The Tempro Plus D390 temperature control unit (TCU) from… The post NPE2024 Product Preview: Wittmann TCU can handle high temperatures appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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Kautex Textron is receiving $1.5 million to help build a new manufacturing plant for battery casings. The post Ontario plastic fuel tank molder gets funding for growth appeared first on Canadi...

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Leap Green Polymers will represent the company in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. The post Rapid Granulator names new sales agent in Canada appeared first on Ca...

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He replaces outgoing leader David Wilhoit. The post Christoph Kowitz appointed CEO of Wacker Chemical Corp. appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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Some participating countries appear divided over what the treaty should include, reports say. The post Plastic treaty talks under way in Ottawa appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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Headquartered in Mexico City, Etiflex is said to be one of the leading converters in Mexico for variable information-printed labels, tickets, and RFID labeling. The post ProMach expands labelli...

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Muller Technology (NPE booths S12171 and W727) is offering… The post NPE2024 Product Preview: Cutting-edge factory automation from Muller Technology appeared first on Canadian Plastics .

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The report by Oxford Economics highlights the unintended consequences of limiting plastic production. The post New economic study reveals major contributions of plastic industry to global econo...

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The fifth generation Haitian servo-hydraulic and Zhafir electric machines have improved energy efficiency, performance, and intelligence. The post NPE2024 Product Preview: Haitian launching nex...

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