Breaking News Material News French-Korean collaboration targets vehicle interior decorative film development January 13, 2012 / May 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Vehicle interior systems supplier Faurecia (Nanterre, France) and Korea’s LG Hausys (Seoul), a world leader in the development and production of specialty decoration materials and films for the housing, electronic and automotive industries, have signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop next-generation vehicle interior decoration films. Through this partnership, Faurecia Interior Systems will expand its […] Read more »
Breaking News Industry Plastics on Ice: How Plastics Advanced Ice Hockey January 13, 2012 by plasticsinfomart There is evidence of an ancient hockey-like game played across Europe and the First Nations of Eastern Canada. The first recorded hockey games, however, were played by British soldiers stationed in Kingston and Halifax during the mid-1850s. Students at Montreal’s McGill University drew up the first known set of ice hockey rules in the 1870s. […] Read more »
Recycling News Tirex Signs Deal to Supply Tire Recycling System with WCH January 13, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The Tirex Corp., Westport, Conn., has entered into a joint venture agreement with Wyoming Corporate Headquarters (WCH), West Columbia, S.C., to recycle scrap tires collected at WCH’s Tennessee facility. “With the successful collection of scrap tires, this joint venture moves Tirex from its developmental stage to a commercial entity with revenue-generating operations and is just […] Read more »
Industry Product News Have toothbrush, will travel January 13, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Worldwide, every other toothbrush is produced on a Zahoransky machine. In 1988, the toothbrush market was revolutionized with the emergence of the first two-component injection mold for toothbrushes. And while today moldmaking, packaging machines and systems technology are all core competencies of the Black Forest-based Zahoransky Group, the simple toothbrush continues to form a source […] Read more »
Product News Evonik Product Story: Biogas from spaghetti January 13, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Biogas is an eco-friendly energy source that is becoming increasingly important in today‘s energy supply. It can be used to generate power or heat or as a fuel, and provides a high energy yield per square meter of land. But an extensive upgrading and purification process is required before biogas is fed into the natural […] Read more »
Material News SHRINK TIGHTENING FILM WRAPS FERRERO CHOCOLATES January 13, 2012 / May 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Innovia Films’ shrink tightening BOPP substrate, Propafilm™ OS, has been selected by global confectionery manufacturer, Ferrero, to overwrap boxes of its Rondnoir chocolates. Propafilm™ OS is a high-speed, transparent, overwrapping film manufactured using Innovia Films’ unique bubble process. It has balanced shrink tightening properties and offers a sparkling pack appearance. In addition Propafilm™ OS can […] Read more »
Breaking News Material News Polymer demand improves in Thailand after floods January 13, 2012 / May 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Players in Thailand have been reporting improved demand since the start of 2012 as the market recovers from devastating floods that occurred last year as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Polymer prices are reported to be generally higher compared to December and restocking is now being reported. Thailand experienced its worst flood in 50 […] Read more »
Breaking News Material News Product News Industry looks for biodegradable plastics for carry bags January 13, 2012 / May 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart PUNE: The ban on the use of plastic carrybags of a certain quality by governments and civic bodies across the country is an opportunity for the development of biodegradable plastic. Such material can be made into bags for the same purpose, of carrying goods. “”The use of biodegradable plastic could come in easily for the […] Read more »
