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February 1, 2019
Hoffman Neopac Opens 37,000 Square Foot Facility for Small Diameter Tubes
Hoffman Neopac Opens New Extrusion Facility
The swiss packaging company, Hoffman Neopac, plans to open a 37,000 square foot facility to manufacture two small diameter tubes made from polypropylene and aluminum. These two materials blend together to form the company’s patented Polyfoil material. One plastic tube will be manufactured as a tamper evident nozzle for eye drops, disinfectant solutions, creams, or gels. The other plastic tube will be used for the Twist’n’use which is a single use solution for pharmaceutical applications.
You can read more about the company’s plastic tube manufacturing here
You can read more about the company’s plastic tube manufacturing here
February 1, 2019
SGN Continues to Work On Large Plastic Gas Pipe Replacement
SGN replaces aging gas pipe with plastic pipie on busy street
SGN has been working on a large gas pipe beneath a busy street in East Grinstead (south of London). The hope is that this new plastic pipe will be more sustainable since it will require less repairs and consequently, less closures on a busy road. The construction is expected to last another 5 weeks, but access other than through traffic is still permitted and available to the public.
You can view the original plastic pipe construction article here.
You can view the original plastic pipe construction article here.
February 2, 2019
Pexco Acquires Insultab Inc - a Heat Shrinkable and Non Shrink Tubing Manufacturer
Pexco Acquires New Tube Extrusion Plant
In order to reach new markets and continue its growth, Pexco has acquired Insultab Inc – a heat shrinkable and non shrink tubing manufacturer. Insultab was established in 1953, but by 1964 its heat shrinkable manufacturing business was booming. With 65 years of experience in heat shrinkable and non heat shrink tubing manufacturing, Insultab was a key move for Pexco as their customer base continues to diversify and require new services. Insultab’s facility features multiple extrusion lines and custom expanders housed within a 50,000 square feet facility located in Woburn, MA.
You can find our more about the plastic tube extrusion plant here and additional details on the acquisition of Insultab by Pexco.
You can find our more about the plastic tube extrusion plant here and additional details on the acquisition of Insultab by Pexco.
February 2, 2019
PPI Pushes for Recycled Underground Storm Water Pipe Systems
PPI Praises the use of HDPE and is pushing for recycled pipe to be used in underground storm drains
PPI recently applauded the formation of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and made remarks about how far the industry has come in terms of recycling and sustainability. PPI also touches on the topic of HDPE and how it is known for having fantastic recycling rates and improving overall sustainability for the world. In fact, HDPE can sometimes be made using 40% recycled materials. PPI “processes 25% of all post-consumer high-density polyethylene bottles and converts them into products used in underground infrastructure.” Their new goal is to work with research firms and the American Association of Highway Transportation Officials to make underground storm water pipe using recycled materials.
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