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CONWED celebrates 50 years
January 28th, 2016
Minneapolis, Minn.-based Conwed plastic-netting manufacturer, is marking its 50th anniversary in 2016 with a campaign theme “Celebrating Our Past, Engineering Our Future.” Since 1966, Conwed has developed netting solutions for hundreds of industrial and consumer products worldwide, and now has five manufacturing locations on two continents, more than 400 employees and a global distribution network. […]
Vicar announces new distribution partnership
August 4th, 2015
SEM Products, a leading manufacturer of interior paints and refinishing products for leather, vinyl, plastic, and carpets is expanding its distribution by forming a strategic partnership with Vicar International. Vicar will be stocking three lines to the automotive, upholstery, marine, RV and golf cart industries for indoor and outdoor applications. The initial lines that will […]
Nonwoven PLA may thrive in the healthcare market
July 10th, 2015
PLA, or polylactic acid, is a relatively recent innovation, but it is already the most commonly used bioplastic today. It’s a polyester, but with a key difference: instead of being made from petrochemicals, it’s plant-sourced. The process, developed by Minnetonka, Minn.-based Cargill Inc., involves fermenting readily available raw materials such as corn, rice or sugarcane […]