Rory Wolf holds an MBA from Marquette University and has nearly 30 years of experience in the plastics and paper industries, specifically with the polymer based flexible packaging, surface modification systems, corrugated, point-of-sale display, folding-carton and electronic pre-press segments. He is an active member of the SPE, SPI and TAPPI. He has authored more than 30 technical papers and industry related articles. His most recent work includes the publishing of a new book titled "Plastic Surface Modification: Surface Treatment and Adhesion."
This webinar will provide an in-depth understanding of the mechanical and chemical requirements for successful adhesion and how atmospheric plasma surface treatment is enabling adhesion on engineered surfaces. In addition:
U.S. demand for extruded plastics is expected to grow by 3 percent in 2014, with PVC remaining the largest segment.
Plastic pipe will post the strongest gains through 2018, continuing to take market share from competing materials in a range of markets.
Our latest market report provides in-depth analysis of current trends and their financial impact on the pipe, profile and tubing extrusion industry in North America.
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In the wake of the economic turbulence earlier in this decade, molders today find themselves in much better shape. Molders are gaining a competitive advantage by investing in people, equipment and seeking inroads into new markets on a global scale.
Growth in the injection molding industry is going to be driven by low financing costs and a continued move to reshore some business.
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