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Optimum Plastics to install
Kiefel 9-layer blown-film line
Delaware, OH-based film and bag converter Optimum Plastics purchases a new 9-layer blown-film system from Kiefel. Founded in 1997, Optimum has since diversified into production of multiple-layer films for food packaging applications. More

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