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4 Industry news
13 Wrap artists: stretch and shrink film Materials suppliers have developed formulations that allow stretch and shrink film producers to offer mono-material films, or ones that incorporate more recyclate
23 Image control: printing equipment Recent innovations in printing include updated inspection systems, a takeback system for PET labels and installations of high-speed, sophisticated flexographic presses
33 Blown away: blown film dies Advances in blown film dies – and related equipment – include a system that adds additional cooling above the frost line and a new design of single-inlet plenum
37 In the mix: masterbatch applications Innovations in masterbatch include new grades for medical and packaging products, installing a stretching machine to test formulations, and multiple capacity expansions
43 Technology: Machinery 46 Extruder of the month: A. Hatzopoulos 48 Dates for your diary
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