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Volume 18

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This Issue • Personally from the President: Personally from the President GOEX In the Mix GOEX has earned a solid reputation as an best products and services in our industry. We are Page 1 innovative company. We are the industry leader in extruding quality custom •  Codes proud of the quality of our products and people, rigid plastic sheet and roll stock products, producing Page 2 and the part we play in our local community, our in a controlled environment with a the and the world as a whole. strong emphasis on quality and safety practices. • The Color White Our success is dependent on our commitment (and Opacity) As a proper steward of our planet, GOEX Page 2 to continuous improvement, providing the best solutions for our customers, and empowering continually strives to minimize the environmental • P ackaging Trends our employees to deliver results at the highest impact of our products. Our sustainability Page 3 level of integrity. strategy ensures operations and business • Plastics Quiz practices are environmentally sound. As part of Page 4 As part of the Janesville community, GOEX has GOEX’s zero landfill operating philosophy, we experienced continued growth that’s prompted reprocess materials by incorporating production the need for additional personnel, equipment, scrap and customer returned scrap back into technologies and building space. We are active saleable products, avoiding landfills altogether. members in the Forward Janesville movement to help ensure the continued health and prosperity Read more on industry trends, how you can of business and industry in Janesville and aid recycling efforts and even test your plastics Rock County, Wisconsin. knowledge inside this latest edition of our newsletter. And always know, GOEX is here This month, we are experiencing the power of with innovative solutions that help deliver your community at the Rock Regional Business Expo, products to market. showcasing GOEX as a valued, local employer Regards, attracting and keeping talent home. Also in October, GOEX is a tour destination on National Manufacturing Day, providing area high schoolers

the opportunity to see real-life manufacturing in Joshua D. Gray action and offering them the chance to interact President & CEO, with our manufacturing professionals on-site. GOEX Corporation In the extruded plastics manufacturing arena, GOEX is committed to continuing to develop the

www.GOEX.com Do Your Part. Recycle. How White is White? (Properly)

The well-recognized “chasing arrows” symbol we see on plastic and products does not necessarily mean the product is recyclable. The little number inside the triangle is what tells the real story. Understanding these codes makes it easier to know which plastics to recycle. Standard classifications for plastics and the recycling info Double White, Triple White, Trans White, In some cases, an opaque plastic for each type are: Dead White or Yeezy White? Just kidding protects its contents from on that last one, but some customers harm that can come from light exposure. PETE or PET (Polyeth purchase plastic sheet (or tennis shoes) Such is the with milk containers. ylene Terephthalate) is these days based on a specific color of If a store sign is printed on two sides, one of the most com- white. Some of it has to do with opacity. the more opaque the sheet is, the monly used plastics in better the readability. Fresh food is often consumer products It is found Miriam Webster defines opacity as: packaged in plastic containers that allow in most water and soft drink “the state or quality of being you to see what you are buying. So a . Intended for single-use opaque”, meaning not applications, PET should be more translucent white is used. recycled, but not reused. transparent or translucent; GOEX has a variety of “whites” for you impenetrable to light or not to choose from in our Plastic Sheet HDPE (High-Density allowing light to pass through. Stock Program. Check out the full ) is hard- spectrum at goex.com and get quality wearing and doesn’t So, what does this have to do with a sheets shipped within 24-48 hours. break down under ex- sheet of plastic? A lot, when you think posure to sunlight or extremes about the final product. The importance Be sure to talk with one of our knowledge- of heating or freezing. Used to of clarity and opacity varies based on able Sales Account Managers to find the make products that the desired application. Think about why perfect shade of white (or many other require durability and weather- certain products are opaque. colors) to make your next project pop! resistance, this most commonly recycled plastic is reusable.

PVC () is a soft, flexible plastic LDPE (Low-Density PP () PS (, also Polyethylene) is often is tough, lightweight known as HIPS) is used to make some found in shrink wraps, and resists heat well. used in food packag- clear plastic food wrap- dry cleaner garment It serves as a barrier ing, point-of-purchase ping and blister packag- , and plastic against moisture, displays and in-store signage. ing for a myriad of consumer grocery bags. When recycled, grease and chemicals helping It can contain recycled con- products. While PVC products LDPE plastic is used for keep food fresh. Commonly tent. While recycling is not can be repurposed, they should products that are not as used for disposable to-go con- widely available via curbside not be reused for applications hard or rigid as those made tainers and yogurt cups, PP collection, GOEX purchases with food or for children’s use. using recycled HDPE plastic. is considered safe for reuse. scrap for reuse.

2 • GOEX Sheetline Plastic Packaging Trends: 2018

Candy and snacks are big business Trending this year in the Consumer in this country. The industry boasts Packaging Industry: approximately $35 billion in annual More Feminine-Style vs. Hyper-Masculine sales, accounts for 465,000 jobs Cosmetics, personal care products and brings about $10 billion in tax and healthcare items make up How White is White? dollars into the U.S. Treasury’s a significant portion of sales of coffers, according to the National packaging materials. These products Confectioners Assn. (NCA). Trending this year in the Medical are among the most innovative, too, Device Packaging Industry: Trending this year in the Food & when it comes to packaging because Beverage Packaging Industry: Compliant AND User-Friendly sometimes it is all about good looks. Multi-Part Munchies Given the life-saving and life-sustaining And it’s a big genre! The global A number of manufacturers feature nature of medical devices, packaging personal care market packages with multiple components, plays a significant role in protecting was estimated to separating the ingredients until the the integrity of the device while reach $28.2 consumer is ready to mix. promoting safe and effective use. billion by 2018, The reasons for this division range The aging population offers significant growing for the from keeping crunchy parts from opportunity for medical device five years up to moisture, to delivering an manufacturers. Per a report by then, according interactive experience. MarketWatch, the global medical to research device market is expected to reach from Smithers Pira GOEX manufactures quality custom $409.5 billion by 2023, and is Health. Plus, wellness plastic sheet and roll stock that forecast to grow at a compound continues to be a top concern of is certified by the annual growth rate of 4.5% until then. consumers as the population ages. FSSC to be used in food--safe Medical device packaging has some As more soothing pastels and soft packaging. of the strictest regulations. Health- edges moved into the spotlight in care companies must follow these 2018, packaging design has trended guidelines and offer user-friendly toward a more feminine overall packaging too. Rigid plastic material aesthetic. As a result, we’ve seen packaging helps users maintain a firm fewer super-stimulating, explosive grip, gives more control and reduces design styles more closely associated the risk of contamination while with masculinity than in past years. presenting devices onto a sterile field. Lightweight plastic improves that vibe.

Here at GOEX, we welcome innovation in packaging design. Our quality, engineering, sales and customer service teams look forward to working with customers to bring the latest in material development in line with regulations and trend- setting package design. Who knew packaging could be so exciting?

Other (BPA, Polycar- As you can see, products By understanding these regrind100% of GOEX bonate and LEXAN) made using some types of simple classifications, we customers’ scrap they is a catch-all for plastic are reusable, but not can use plastics to our choose to recycle. We (PC) always recyclable. It is up advantage and minimize any purchase virgin material and “other” plastics used to to each of us to read and disposal issues. GOEX, as and add recycled plastic in make things like iPod and understand the recycling part of the plastics industry, choice product as part of computer cases, DVDs and codes. Check with your local abides by regulations for the our offerings, saving custom- bottles. Reuse and recycling collection service to see what manufacture of plastic ma- ers money and helping do protocols are not standard- kind of plastic items they are terials. As part of our Zero our part to preserve ized within this category. accepting for recycling. Landfill program, we the environment.

GOEX Sheetline • 3 What Do You Know About Plastic? It’s no secret that plastic is lighter than . But did you know it can be stronger too? Take this quick quiz and test your plastics knowledge. Let’s see how smart of a consumer you really are.

Q1 Some plastics can absorb ____ TAKE A LOAD OFF 2 times as much energy as steel. 1 Q2 A 10% weight reduction in volume A1 Reinforced plastics can absorb more can increase fuel economy by _____% than 5 times as much energy as steel. when shipping items. That’s why lightweight plastic components are incorporated into parts on cars, for A2 Reduced weight equates to example. There’s a common misconcep- lower shipping costs. By using tion that a heavier car is automatically plastic packaging that is lighter a safer car. In reality, heavier materials weight than cardboard, you can can pose more damage because force save money on fuel required and impact transfer directly to surround- to ship your products to end ing objects. users. Cost, durability and flexi- STAND STRONG bility are the key characteristics considered the most important among materials handling and logistics managers. Q3 is ____ times more bulky than plastic. A3 Paper bags are three to five times bulkier than plastic. Convenience- wise, paper used as packaging is also less durable and makes it harder to see what’s inside. Plastic packaging is more flexible and water proof than paper or cardboard packaging. Plus, plastic is more moldable than paper and has quality finishing. BE FLEXIBLE 3 4 KEEP IT FRESH

Q4 Fresh produce will last ____times longer in plastic packaging than when left out.

A4 Some might think the plastic packaging of food is wasteful. The truth is, plastic can nearly triple the amount of time vegetables stay fresh by keep- ing the bad stuff out and the good stuff in. Plastic packaging can also help prevent food waste by making food look and taste fresher longer. February 5-7, 2019 Anaheim, CA Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West is where serious professionals Q5 The environmental cost of plastic in consumer goods find the technologies, education, and is ______times less than alternative materials that would connections to stay ahead in the global be needed to replace plastic. medical manufacturing community. Cutting-edge suppliers showcase the latest solutions in device components, A5 Although materials like , tin, aluminum and materials, plastics, and more. paper are viable alternatives to plastic in some consumer goods applications, they have higher environmental costs Visit GOEX at Booth 2133 in the quantities needed to replace plastic. On average, over four times more alternative material is needed (by weight) to perform the same function. For example, a typ- ical plastic soft drink contains 30 grams of plastic. GOEX If replaced by alternative materials, an equivalent capacity GOEX802 US Corporation Highway 14 East bottle would require 141 grams of glass, tin or aluminum. 802 USJanesville, Highway WI 14 53545 East Janesville, WI 53545 SAVE THE PLANET 5 (608) 754-3303 Phone (608) (608)754-3303 754-8976 Phone Fax If plastics can help make your food last longer, and your car safer, lighter and (608) 754-8976 Fax Pr oduced by: Think Patented, Miamisburg, OH more fuel-efficient, imagine how they can benefit your product packaging. Contact a GOEX Sales Account Manager to find smarter ways to use plastic to your advan- tage today. You’ll be able to protect better, ship cheaper and reduce your carbon Production Notes footprint along the way. Swifter, stronger, smarter and safer always win out! ProducedStock: by: GOEX Think Patented,CAROM ®Miamisburg, 45 PVC with OH Eco-One™ ProductionPress: HeidelbergNotes XL-106 with Full UV Stock: GOEX CAROM® 45 PVC Press: Heidelberg XL-106 with Full UV 4 • GOEX Sheetline