Advantages of Engineering Plastic

Engineered plastics; what are they and why are they beneficial compared to some of the other plastics on the market? This type of plastic poses many benefits, one of which is that it is so durable that they’ve even been used to substitute ceramic and metal.

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Plastic in Automotive Applications

Throughout the development of transportation, manufacturers have experimented with a wide range of materials, including steel, aluminium, magnesium, rubber, glass, lead, copper, fibreglass, titanium, and plastic. Out of all of the experimented materials, plastic has become the most commonly used material for vehicle production and makes up a third of most vehicles; it can help…

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How the Extrusion Process is Used in the Food Industry

The development of the extrusion process has provided the plastic industry with a platform from which it has been able to develop a wealth of products and solutions.   This is due to the process’s versatility, flexibility and range of aesthetics, among other things.  But it is not just the plastic industry that has adopted extrusion into its manufacturing processes. Extrusion is also used extensively…

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Greiner Packaging Invests Big in New PET Decontamination and Extrusion Line

Greiner Packaging previously announced their goal for their Dungannon plant to become carbon neutral by 2025 and they have just become another step closer. The well-established plastic manufacturer has confirmed a recent £3.7 million investment in new PET decontamination and extrusion line. This investment will allow the manufacturing process to considerably increase the amount of…

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How will the Plastics Industry Change After COVID-19?

In recent months, there has been an extremely high demand for plastics in a lot of industries.  Will this sudden spike in demand for plastics continue or fall in the next few weeks? We’re looking into how our industry is set to change after COVID-19.  Why are People Choosing Plastic at the Moment?  The main increase…

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Worldwide Plastic Packaging Firms Help during the Coronavirus

The current pandemic has unfortunately led to a huge strain on the medical industry, in turn this has meant that the demand for medical supplies has also increased.   Many plastic packaging firms are teaming up to help manufacture these resources, like face shields and ventilators. With the crucial need for so many pieces of medical equipment, the…

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Plastic Welding – Types and Alternatives

Plastic is used for many different purposes all across the world in a variety of industries. It can be formed into virtually any shape, this is just one of the reasons that the material is used widely.    Many people do not know that plastic can actually be welded which gives plastic even more flexibility when it comes to the shapes and sizes that it can be made into.   For…

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