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Top 5 Benefits of Plastic Packaging

If you have a product packaging dilemma, chances are, you can solve it with plastics. Plastics are strong, durable, lightweight, and save in both cost and material resources over the alternatives. Take a closer look at the top five benefits of plastic packaging. 1. It’s durable. Plastic can be as […]

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2016 MASH Standards for Highway Safety Devices

Standards for highway safety devices were updated last year by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). They expand upon AASHTO’s 2011 Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). MASH provides guidelines for crash testing highway safety features. It also recommends evaluation criteria to assess these test results. […]

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11 Amazing Blow Molded Products

What would the world look like without blow molding? You have probably used a blow molded product in the last 24 hours and didn’t know it. Blow molded parts play a role in nearly every aspect of modern life, from industrial products to consumer products. Here are 11 amazing products […]

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Benefits of Aluminum Blow Molds

Blow molds have unique design freedoms that aren’t possible with injection or compression molds. Many of these benefits are made possible by aluminum. Here’s why aluminum tops steel when it comes to blow molds. Fast Aluminum molds can be created 10 times faster than steel, so mold delivery is faster […]

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A Guide to Plastics Commonly Used in Blow Molding

Choosing the right plastic resin for your blow molding project can be a challenge. Cost, density, flexibility, strength, and more all factor into what resin is best for your part. Here’s an introduction to the characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks to resins commonly used in blow molding. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) […]

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7 Examples of Award-Winning Packaging Design

You’re surrounded by standard packaging designs. But there are so many ways to think outside the box. Here are seven examples of unique, award-winning plastic packaging designs. 1. Method Soap Bottle Method’s soap bottles have earned a lot of attention for their sleek, eye-catching designs and their devotion to sustainability. […]

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