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31 Extrusion International 3/2022 plastic. Using its Ingeo PLA technolo- gy, NatureWorks has served as a lead- er in developing sustainable solutions for more than 30 years. By combining our PHACT amorphous PHA [aPHA] biopolymers with their Ingeo PLA bio- polymers, we can deliver advanced solutions that improve the biodegrad- ability and compostability of plastic in almost limitless applications.”

“We feel strongly that the next genera- tion of sustainable materials needs to begin with renewable, biobased feedstocks, have a wide range of tai- lorable performance attributes, and be designed for after-use scenarios from compostability to chemical recy- cling. These principles are inherent in both CJ’s PHACT PHA and our Ingeo PLA, and we have witnessed very posi- tive early results when incorporating these two industry-leading biomate- rials. This collaboration between our two organizations is going to lead to the development of exciting, indus- try-advancing technologies,” said Na - tureWorks CEO, Rich Altice.

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 LLC www.natureworksllc.com Weather Seal Capacity Expanded  Successful innovation requires strategic teamwork. For weather seal manufacturer, Coda Products of Epping, N.H., partnering with Davis- Standard on process development and machinery integration helped turn a brilliant idea into a superior product line. Operational since 2019, Coda Products is quickly emerging as a weatherseal leader among win- dow and door OEMs in the U.S. and Canada. The company manufactures standard and custom seal geometries using proprietary foam technology to provide high-performance weath- erseal solutions to the window and door industry. “I had experience with equipment and service from Davis-Standard pri- or to establishing Coda. I knew they would be an excellent team to work with as we developed our innova- tive production processes,” said Dan Cook, President and founder of Coda Products. “Using the lab line at Davis- Standard’s R&D facility in Pawcatuck enabled us to run product trials in or- der to determine the optimal machin- ery configuration prior to equipment purchase. Their team helped us with feedscrew design, extruder specifica - tion, and control systems for seamless integration with our proprietary in- house downstream equipment. Instal- lation was smooth and the service has been great. We are excited to now have significant capacity to continue our growth.” Cook made product samples at Da- vis-Standard’s lab using rigorous test criteria. Once proven, he purchased several Davis-Standard extruders equipped with state-of-the-art DS- eTPC controls, specifically engineered for Coda’s processes. The proprietary production processes to make the foam used in Coda’s weatherstripping has a smaller cell structure than com- petitive products. This structure im- proves compression set performance and is augmented by a flexible skin coating and rigid carrier component for added seal strength and improved longevity. The process is designed to enable Coda to quickly develop cus- tom profile geometries to suit cus - tomer’s needs. “Our production technology, qual- ity, and focused customer service has been well-received by the industry, and we’ve ramped up production in short order,” said Cook. “We are pleased with extruder performance and glad we opted for the DS-eTPC controls. This has allowed us to load and save recipes from production runs, making start-up and shutdown a breeze.” According to Larry Giammarco, regional sales manager for Davis- Standard, Cook has always been an innovator. “I have known Dan for sev- eral years and it has been a pleasure to work with him on this exciting ven- ture. We are committed to providing responsive service and look forward to working with Coda Products in the years to come.” Davis-Standard, LLC www.davis-standard.com Coda Products, Inc. www.coda-products.com Dan Cook, President of Coda Products, Inc., appreciates the customization of his Davis-Standard extruders