Industry Reshoring Could Create 2-3 Million Jobs by the End of the Decade April 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart A new report from MFG.com, the world’s largest online sourcing marketplace for the manufacturing industry — shows that while reshoring is increasing, American manufacturers might not be able to carry the load . . . “There’s a severe shortage of workers,” says Mitch Free, Manufacturing Analyst and CEO of MFG.com. “Indicators are showing good signs; […] Read more »
Breaking News Processes One-step SkinForm process went live at NPE2012 April 17, 2012 by plasticsinfomart A novel one-step process that combines thermoplastics and reaction injection molded polyurethane in a two-cavity tool was demonstrated in a live operation for the first time outside Europe at NPE2012 in Orlando, FL last week. KraussMaffei demonstrated its SkinForm process (called DirectSkinning by Bayer MaterialScience) on a CX 200-1400 hybrid injection molding machine coupled with […] Read more »
Category Menu ABB Robot Package Simplifies Palletizing Automation April 17, 2012 by plasticsinfomart ABB Robotics has gone on a streak of packaging robots with controllers and/or software to simplify the adoption of robots in specialized applications, such as welding and cleanroom. The industrial robot maker’s latest move is a package that puts together hardware and software for high-speed, end-of-line palletizing. The PalletPack 460 is a pre-engineered package that […] Read more »
Industry How should the plastics packaging industry celebrate Earth Day? April 17, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Earth Day takes place Sunday, April 22. How do you plan to celebrate it? Okay, I know Earth Day may not have the same appeal as Easter or 4th of July where families and friends come together for food and bonding, but Earth Day does help to serve as an important reminder that a small […] Read more »
Breaking News Market News Oil falls on signs of weaker economic growth April 14, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The price of oil slipped below $103 per barrel following weak economic reports out of China and Europe. Oil, a globally traded commodity, typically swings with investor expectations for economic growth, world oil supply and demand. On Friday, traders saw signs of trouble from two continents. China, the second-largest oil consumer after the U.S., said […] Read more »
Recycling News Mixed plastics give income boost to Bournemouth April 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Bournemouth borough council has started accepting mixed plastics for recycling under changes to its kerbside collection service. The local authority announced last week (April 3) that material including yoghurt pots, margarine tubs, ice cream containers and fruit punnets alongside PET and HDPE bottles, is now being taken. The material is collected commingled by local authority […] Read more »
Market News One of mega-projects – Azerbaijan's new processing complex April 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart A project by the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) to create in Azerbaijan a new complex for oil and gas processing and production of petrochemical products (OGPC) is a mega project in the field of processing, the Vice President of Business Development in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia of German ThyssenKrupp Uhde GmbH, […] Read more »
Breaking News Industry McNeely Plastic Products Destroys in Fire : Laurel April 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart On Monday morning, a cloud of dark smoke hung above the skyline of the city of Laurel as a massive fire destroyed McNeely Plastics Products Inc. on East 15th Street. At approximately 8:45 a.m., fire units from four of the five fire stations with the Laurel Fire Department responded to the scene to find the […] Read more »
