GAIL Prices PolyEthylene ( PE ) Price List of Gail w.e.f. 15th Jan 2012 January 19, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Click Here For Price Read more »
Breaking News Market News Oil above $101 on hopes IMF to curb Europe crisis January 19, 2012 by plasticsinfomart KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Oil rose above $101 a barrel Thursday in Asia after the IMF promised to raise lending to mitigate a worsening financial crisis in Europe. Stronger U.S. economic data also gave oil a lift. Benchmark crude for February delivery was up 88 cents at $101.47 a barrel at midday Kuala Lumpur time […] Read more »
Machinery News Plastics processing machinery anticipated to have 6% annual growth rate, report says January 19, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The Freedonia Group, an industrial market research company, recently released a study “World Plastics Processing Machinery”, projecting an annual growth of 6% through 2015 to US$28.7 billion. The report said sales growth will be driven by acceleration in plastic manufacturing output and by a favorable fixed investment environment worldwide. In addition, rising income levels, especially […] Read more »
Breaking News Recycling News Recycled Carbon Fibers Save Money January 19, 2012 by plasticsinfomart A UK consortium has launched a new family of yarns and fabrics made from recycled carbon fibers that offer properties rivaling those of virgin carbon fibers but cost less. The six consortium members — Advanced Composites Group (part of Umeco Composites Structural Materials), Exel Composites UK, NetComposites, Sigmatex, Tilsatec, and the University of Leeds — […] Read more »
Breaking News Industry Will Pittsburgh be the location for two petrochemical plants? One bringing 10,000 jobs here? January 19, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Two large petrochemical plants may be in the future for our region. Sen Bob Casey, D-Scranton, is working on bringing Shell Oil Co. to the state–and possibly Pittsburgh–to construct a $2 billion petrochemical “cracker” plant that would tap the vast Marcellus Shale reserves in the state. The plant would create upward of 10,000 jobs and […] Read more »
Industry Milacron growing, looking to add jobs January 19, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Milacron is one of many manufacturers adding jobs as the sector improves, wcpo.com reported. At the company’s injection molding and extrusion machine plants in Batavia Township and Mount Orab, it hired 120 employees last year. Manufacturers adding jobs the past few years is one piece of evidence the economy is rebounding, according to economists. Business […] Read more »
Breaking News Processes New Coating Could Make iPhones Waterproof Without A Case January 19, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Liquipel, a southern California based company that has specialized in researching and developing innovative coatings for the past five years, has launched a new product it says will coat an iPhone and other electronic devices and make them water resistant inside and out. The news is picking up steam across the U.S., and many Apple […] Read more »
Breaking News Material News Nylon overmoldable TPE eases processing, cuts material usage January 19, 2012 / May 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart A new family of nylon-overmoldable thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) requires less material during processing and offers high flow properties for complex designs, while featuring good colorability, chemical resistance, and high impact properties. Elastocon STK56PA (natural) and STK56PA-B (black) from Elastocon TPE Technologies (Rochester, IL) were formulated for a variety of rigorous-use applications including, but not limited […] Read more »
