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5 Letter from the Editor 7 Industry news
15 Advances in multi-layer film Developments in multi-layer film include resins with high moisture barrier and two cost-saving projects to recycle internal scrap
23 Pressing engagement: latest in thermoforming Food packaging continues to be the main use for thermoforming, but its flexibility means that new applications – such as an intelligent [COVER IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK]
petri dish – are also emerging
29 Green moves in plasticisers Sustainability and renewability look to be the keywords in PVC plasticiser development. Peter Mapleston finds out more
41 Plastics Extrusion World Expo preview We look ahead to the Plastics Extrusion World Expo which is taking place at Messe Essen in Germany later this month
51 New expo puts focus on polymer testing The first Polymer Testing World Expo takes place in Essen this month. We take a look at some of the highlights
55 Scale practice: latest in laboratory extrusion Lab-scale testing is critical in the development of film and sheet products and can range from the extrusion process to other issues such as foaming and coating
58 Extruder of the month: Plastic Ingenuity 60 Dates for your diary
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