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1 | KW Plastics adds bulky plastic wash line
Troy, Alabama-based KW Plastics this week said that it is building a new wash line for high-density polyethylene injection-grade feedstock, under construction now and expected to come online by early October. The line for the HDPE injection grade material — commonly known as bulky rigid plastics — represents a $5-6 million investment for the company and will eventually bring 25 new jobs to the area.
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2 | PRC 2012: Grow your plastics recycling business
At the 2011 conference in New Orleans, new firms and independent consultants rubbed elbows with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Waste Management, PepsiCo, Husky Injection Molding Systems, ISRI, the American Chemistry Council, Custom Polymers and more in the show's sold out exhibit hall. Not only did all exhibiting firms report high levels of traffic at their booth, but all were impressed by the quality of walk-ups as well.
As the largest conference designed exclusively for plastics recycling firms, the executives, trade association representatives and recycling professionals who attend come ready to do business and have yet to leave disappointed. Whether your firm is a small startup or an established company looking to expand your reach, the Plastics Recycling Conference is a forum for new ideas, an incubator for plastics recycling businesses and a phenomenal networking opportunity that is not to be missed.
Booth space for 2012 is already filling up fast, so inquire now to secure your space at the only must-attend conference in plastics recycling.
The 2012 Plastics Recycling Conference will be held March 20-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information visit www.plasticsrecycling.com or click on the banner below.
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3 | Plastic export watch
The volume of plastic scrap exported in April, at 386.1 million pounds, was down 2.6 percent from its March figure. However, when matched against its March 2010 position, the volume of exports increased by 8.7 percent.
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4 | Wellman acquired by DAK Americas
DAK Americas LLC, a large plastics company, has announced plans to acquire Wellman, Inc., a PET resin producer, in a transaction valued at about $185 million.
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5 | Golden State expands carpet stewardship program
Beginning July 1, Californians will have to pay an extra nickel for every square yard of carpet they buy that will be used to support recycling of the material.
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6 | Biodegradable plastics market to grow
The global biodegradable plastics market is expected to grow due to increased demand from consumers seeking more environmentally friendly packaging, according to a new report from Research and Markets, Ltd.
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7 | Patent watch
A round-up of recently-awarded plastics recycling-related patent applications.
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8 | RR Conference 2011: Can and should plastics be converted to oil?
All municipal recycling programs generate non-recyclables, such as waxed corrugated boxes, motor oil bottles and other types of containers. A number of new firms are showing that one type of residue — mixed non-recyclable plastics — can be converted into oil and other energy products. New research funded by the American Chemistry Council describes how these systems work and who is bringing this technology to market. Kim Holmes of 4R Sustainability will offer a complete technology assessment and discuss the potential policy implications of converting this landfill-bound material into an energy resource.
The Resource Recycling Conference will be held August 17-18 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. For more information visit www.rrconference.com or click on the banner below.
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9 | NewsBits
Coke's bottling plany up for sale, Motor City kids sailing in recycled plastic and a maze of recycling — all in this week's NewsBits.
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10 | Upcoming conferences
Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences!
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11 | Jobs Available & Sought
Service and Repair Technician, Steinert US.
Details are available here.
Service Manager, Steinert US.
Details are available here.
Plastics Business Development, Continental Waste Management LLC (Raleigh, North Carolina).
Details are available here.
Regional Manager, Steinert US.
Details are available here.
Jobs Sought
Database of job seekers available here.
If you would like to submit a job available or job sought listing, send an email to newsletter editor Henry Leineweber at [email protected].
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