Breaking News Category Menu Recycling bins in London get LCD displays February 1, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Normally, the recycling bins that we see around us encourages us to separate the trash into plastics, paper, glass and “others” – and they are just one step above the trash bin “social ladder” simply because of a greener cause. Not so with London’s latest recycling bins, where these will sport dual-screen LCD displays. Meant […] Read more »
Breaking News Market News LANXESS expands Jhagadia site to serve booming Indian market February 1, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Start-up of three new production plants EUR 70 million total investment in site 300 new jobs created Leverkusen/Jhagadia – LANXESS is continuing to expand its Indian production site in Jhagadia, Gujarat state. The specialty chemicals group is underlining its commitment to the subcontinent by inaugurating three new plants this month to serve the growing […] Read more »
Breaking News Industry Why America Shouldn't Focus on Manufacturing February 1, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Instead of watching President Obama’s the State of the Union speech last Tuesday, I elected to read the transcript the following morning. I find this approach favorable – it removes emotion (and annoying pauses for clapping) and allows me to focus on the main points. There was one reoccurring theme that drew my attention more […] Read more »
Breaking News Market News Coca-Cola to invest $1bn in Mexico in 2012 January 31, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Coca-Cola intends to pump in around $1bn in Mexico in 2012, as part of the company’s $5bn investment plan. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos CEO Muhtar Kent said the company will soon directly employ more than 1,00,000 people in Mexico. The cola major currently employs 93,000 people directly and another 800,000 indirectly […] Read more »
Breaking News Category Menu 'Performance' Car Seat Eliminates Steel January 31, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Plastics and chemical giant BASF and automotive supplier Faurecia have co-developed a car seat backrest that integrates the seat frame and back panel into a single structure. The composite backrest reduces the need for foam, eliminates metal almost entirely, and simplifies — read shortens — the trimming process. It also saves weight. The concept Performance […] Read more »
Recycling News RFID helps crack LA pallet-theft ring; plastic thieves beware – you’re being tracked January 31, 2012 by plasticsinfomart RFID helps crack LA pallet-theft ring; plastic thieves beware – you’re being tracked Plastic is fantastic – and it’s also big business for thieves who steal the pallets and sell them to recyclers for cash. A pre-Christmas raid by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industrial Plastics Theft Task Force – yes, there really are five […] Read more »
Breaking News Machinery News Metal replacement highlights new Evonik application January 31, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Plastic replaces metal in a device that applies dental fillings, making it lighter and easier to handle. The working parts of the DinoPress applicator, which are subject to heavy mechanical stress, are now made from polyetheretherketone (PEEK) from Evonik Industries. The device can be steam sterilized up to 134°C. The new DinoPress has been developed […] Read more »
Breaking News Industry MACHINERY COMPANIES WILL BE EXHIBITING—AND OPERATING—LOTS MORE EQUIPMENT AT NPE2012 THAN IN 2009 January 31, 2012 by plasticsinfomart No trade show comes close to NPE for sheer dynamism, with aisle after aisle of working plastics equipment filling the exhibit halls with clamor and action. While some of this was lost at NPE2009 as the Great Recession took its toll, the excitement will come back in full force this year. In the words of […] Read more »
