Plastics Decorating . " title="SUBMITTED"> SUBMITTED ." title="SUBMITTED"> SUBMITTED Click Thumbnails to View The global market for methyl methacrylate (MMA) a chemical critical to the production of plastics, paints, coatings and adhesives for a host of consumer markets is increasing significantly, while supply continues to be constrained because of … [Read more...] about Report: Looming Production Shutdowns Challenge Global Methyl Methacrylate Market
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Report: Global Containers and Packaging Market to Keep Momentum
by Mieszko Blitek, MarketLine . . Click Thumbnails to View The global containers and packaging market has experienced dynamic development in recent years and is forecast to keep this momentum, according to MarketLines Global Containers & Packaging Industry Profile. For several years, strong market growth has been seen, driven by the sale of … [Read more...] about Report: Global Containers and Packaging Market to Keep Momentum
Labeling and Product Decoration: Change is the Only Constant
Article provided courtesy of AWA Alexander Watson Associates The changing nature of product packaging has brought a whole new world of meaning to the concept of labeling. Labels today must not only decorate and promote the contents of the package but also perform a long list of additional roles. These include responding to the legislative demands for ever-increasing … [Read more...] about Labeling and Product Decoration: Change is the Only Constant
Ask the Expert: Plastics Part Decoration Evolves to Meet Marketplace Challenges
by Chris DeMell, North American medical marketing manager, ITW Industrial Decorating Solutions It's a common belief that overseas production is more cost-effective than manufacturning in the US. However, when it comes to the plastics industry, more and more product decoration is being brought back to the US. Furthermore, trends such as increased automation and … [Read more...] about Ask the Expert: Plastics Part Decoration Evolves to Meet Marketplace Challenges
A Look at the Powder Coatings Market
by Kerry Pianoforte, editor, Coatings World Powder coatings, unlike some traditional liquid coatings, do not require solvents in their formulation and are considered to be 100 percent solids. Powder coatings are typically applied electrostatically and then oven-cured. The end result is a hard finish that is often tougher than most conventional liquid coatings. Powder coatings … [Read more...] about A Look at the Powder Coatings Market