To support the sustainability campaigns of its clients and future prospects, U.S.-based AdvanSix has introduced its upgraded line of Aegis® PA6 Resins and Capran® Biaxally Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) films. This new portfolio features a 100% post-industrial recycled materials (PIR) grade, certified by SCS Global Services. The company continues to conduct Life Cycle Analysis to evaluate its sustainability properties. These materials are created from recycled monomers that originate from waste … [Read more...] about AdvanSix integrates 100% post-industrial recycled materials in resins, films
Packaging
Cobots addresses packaging, supply chain issues
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a variety of issues in the business segment, particularly in the packaging and supply chain industries. There is a need to catch up to growing demand of deliveries and orders, with declining availability for labor. Therefore, many companies are anticipating a need to adopt automation solutions quickly. One tech company that has been addressing these pressing concerns is Universal Robots, the leader in collaborative robots (cobots). The enterprise will … [Read more...] about Cobots addresses packaging, supply chain issues
Scholle IPN launches new line of tethered pouch fitments
The European Union passed the Single-Use Plastic Directive in 2019, which aims to “turn off the tap” of plastic pollution that comes from the land and ends up in the sea. In Europe alone, 25 million tons of plastic waste are generated every year, with only 30% collected for recycling. This regulation, along with others passed across the world, aims to reduce marine plastic pollution by collaborating with manufacturers, retailers and importers. One company, a world-leader in flexible … [Read more...] about Scholle IPN launches new line of tethered pouch fitments
