End Markets Processes SABIC Unveils Plastics Technology for Secure IDs November 17, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Here at the CARTES & IDentification show, Booth 4N062, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today introduced two new breakthrough Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) film technologies for identification (ID) cards that help simplify integration of additional security features needed to combat identity theft and counterfeiting. New Lexan SDCX co-extruded film and Lexan SC92E flexible hard-coated film provide solutions […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Notwithstanding ban, use of recycle plastics widespread November 10, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Despite prohibition under Plastic Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011, use of recycle plastics in wrapping eatables or in making carry-bags continue to thrive in Manipur with no sign of any stringent implementation of the Rules. Use of recycle plastics has been prohibited as they poses health hazard. But one cannot fail to see them […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Plastic additives headed for a ‘breakdown’? November 7, 2011 by plasticsinfomart “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” That famous line from the 1967 movie “Cool Hand Luke” starring Paul Newman describes the current situation surrounding additives that help petroleum-based plastics break down. On one hand… The Plastics Environmental Council (PEC) is pushing for a landfill biodegradation standard for petroleum- and natural gas-derived plastics […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Plastic additives headed for a ‘breakdown'? November 7, 2011 by plasticsinfomart “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” That famous line from the 1967 movie “Cool Hand Luke” starring Paul Newman describes the current situation surrounding additives that help petroleum-based plastics break down. On one hand… The Plastics Environmental Council (PEC) is pushing for a landfill biodegradation standard for petroleum- and natural gas-derived plastics […] Read more »
End Markets Processes Saint-Gobain’s Northeast Ohio presence expands November 7, 2011 by plasticsinfomart When Boeing’s innovative 787 Dreamliner passenger jet took its first commercial flight late last month, it led the way with a Northeast Ohio product. The twin engine, fuel-saving long-range jet is made largely of composite materials, seats 210 or more people and features a nose cone made in Portage County. The Dreamliner nose cones, also […] Read more »
Category Menu Machinery News China records first trade surplus in injection molding machines since January November 5, 2011 by plasticsinfomart According to latest statistics of China Customs, in September the country recorded a trade surplus in injection molding machine (HS code 84771010), the first time since January. China exported 3,644 units of injection molding machines at US$79.59 million during the month. Meanwhile, 520 units were imported at US67.47 million, resulting in a trade surplus of […] Read more »
Category Menu Machinery News Kabra Gloucester Engineering unveils its first 5-layer film system November 5, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Kabra Gloucester Engineering of Dunetha-Daman, India, a joint venture between Kabra Extrusiontechnik (KET) Ltd in the country and US-based Gloucester Engineering Company, Inc, unveiled its first Kage five-Layer blown film system at an open house held at the company’s headquarters on October 11-12. Kage is the brand name for film systems manufactured by KET, utilizing […] Read more »
Market News Oil above $94 amid signs of US economy improving November 4, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Oil prices hovered below $94 a barrel Friday in Asia amid signs the U.S. economy may be improving. Benchmark crude for December delivery was up 5 cents at $94.12 a barrel at midday Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose $1.56 to settle at $94.07 in New […] Read more »
