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4 Industry news
13 Pressing business: latest in thermoforming Recent advances in thermoforming include wood-based formable film, new materials for food packaging and several forthcoming live machinery demonstrations at K2025
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21 New options to make PVC flexible Corporate sustainability efforts and consumer concerns are seen as driving some shifts in plasticiser use. Jennifer Markarian reports on offerings from suppliers
25 The benefits of multiple layers The nature of multilayer packaging is changing, with new ap- proaches that must balance high barrier performance with increasing requirements for recyclability
31 Starting small: lab extruders Recent developments in lab extruders include a table-top model with a camera system, an upgraded cast film line and lab-scale compounders for formulation development
35 2025 preview In this section, we preview a selection of new materials and ancillaries that will be on show at this year’s exhibition in October in Germany
48 Extruder of the month: Pelsan Tekstil 50 Dates for your diary
COMING NEXT ISSUE � Recycling � Extruder developments � Biax film � Previews: K2025 machinery; PEWE North America
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