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4 News News from across the global injection moulding industry: Big growth for Haitian International in 2021; New Berlin Plastics expands in US; German converters report 12% sales rise; Plastics Europe plans measures for transition to circularity; Free training seminars at US injection moulding expo
19 Tethered and recycled: Caps drivers Caps and closures producers and their suppliers have been innovating to keep up with sustainability trends, including mandatory tethering and the growing use of recycled material. By David Eldridge COVER IMAGE: TETRA PAK
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33 Suppliers boost recycled material offerings Widespread adoption of recycled compounds in injection moulding requires input and expertise from a wide range of companies in the value chain. Mark Holmes reports on progress
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45 In search of lost time: Robots cut cycle times Never have robots been more in demand than now as injection moulders adapt to the difficulty of recruiting staff. Peter Mapleston reports on developments
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