Design NextGen spaceframe combines lightweight construction and flexibility April 11, 2016 / February 28, 2017 by plasticsinfomart New potential for lightweight construction and greater flexibility in the manufacture of automobiles Lichtenfels, Germany, 04/11/2016: Manufacturers are currently required to integrate the increasing number of drive concepts and energy storage systems into vehicle structures. The vehicle bodies of tomorrow, particularly in view of alternative drive systems in small series with lots of different versions, […] Read more »
Design Aimplas R&D Projects Generated Return Of Over 12 Million For Companies April 9, 2016 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart During the last financial year, the Plastics Technology Centre has exceed the 2.000 customers and it has increased its invoice up to 8.7 million euros. Valencia (07-03-2016). – During 2015, AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has taken part in 123 R&D projects. These projects involve mainly sectors such as packaging, automotive and transport, construction, environment […] Read more »
Recycling News Pledge 4 Plastics & Recycle Now Produce Resource Pack April 9, 2016 / March 6, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Pledge 4 Plastics and Recycle Now have worked in partnership to produce a new consumer communications resource pack. The new pack promotes an aligned and consistent set of messages and visuals for plastic recycling communications in the UK. With the increasingly ambitious plastic recycling targets from both the UK Government and the EU, positive consumer […] Read more »
Breaking News Industry interpack cooperates with World Packaging Organisation April 8, 2016 / February 27, 2017 by plasticsinfomart New SAVE FOOD Packaging Awards In anticipation of the upcoming edition of the world’s most important trade fair for the packaging sector and related processing industries, which is taking place from 4 to 10 May 2017, interpack is cooperating with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). Within the scope of this cooperation, the WPO has extended […] Read more »
Industry RocTool Official Launch of HD Plastics April 7, 2016 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart As the leader of Heat and Cool technologies for injection molding and composite processing, RocTool is launching a complete new approach for the brands and their suppliers in order to reach a new level of quality for plastic parts: the “High Definition Plastics™. Unmatched level of tool surface replication With RocTool high heat molding, the […] Read more »
Plastic Masterbatch Plastics and packaging industries to drive demand for masterbatches in Asia April 7, 2016 / February 23, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The Asia-Pacific (APAC) masterbatch market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.7 percent during 2016-2021 driven mainly by the expanding plastic processing industry and surging demand from the packaging sector, according to a TechSci Research report. Plastics and packaging industries to drive demand for masterbatches in Asia Masterbatches are manufactured by the combination […] Read more »
Recycling News UK Packaging Recycling Obligations Met With Help From 2014 Results April 7, 2016 / March 6, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The Environment Agency has confirmed that the annual obligation for the amount of packaging waste recycled in 2015 has been met with the help of carry from 2014. Carry in refers to recycling that has taken place in December of the previous year but held against the current years recycling target. Recycling figures (excl. carry […] Read more »
Plastics News India Chinese Company To Invest $45M In Spartanburg April 6, 2016 / March 14, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Automotive plastic mold part supplier to add 150 jobs in county China-based Jiangnan Mold Plastic Technology Corporation is establishing operations in Spartanburg County, investing $45 million and adding 150 jobs over the next five years. The new plant will be located at 1000 Robinson Road in Greer and is expected to be fully operational in […] Read more »
