Breaking News Category Menu Product News BASF introduces functional film pharma packaging January 2, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Plastic film featuring three different functional layers is being used as a new packaging concept by BASF for a pharmaceutical excipient called Kollidon, which is made of polyvinylpyrrolidone. (PVP). Referred to as PeroXeal, the new multi-layered and heat-sealed plastic film will protect Kollidon against contact with oxygen, making it possible to significantly reduce the […] Read more »
Breaking News Category Menu Machinery News CTP flexibles rings in New Year with three new slitter rewinders January 2, 2012 by plasticsinfomart CTP flexibles will install three 1350-mm wide Titan ER610 compact slitter rewinders in the new year, with the first Titan slitter to be installed during January with the second and third machines following closely behind. The Cape Town, South Africa based manufacturer of flexible packaging materials will have a total of five Titan ER610 […] Read more »
Market News Qatar cements its global gas lead December 30, 2011 by plasticsinfomart (MENAFN – Gulf Times) In a year that saw turbulence in global economy including the energy markets, Qatar consolidated its position as the top producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas, gas-to-liquids and fertilisers such as ammonia and urea.Qatar crossed a major milestone in November with the formal inauguration of the world’s largest plant, […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Don’t toss that post-Xmas EPS foam, recycle it December 30, 2011 by plasticsinfomart “EPS recycling has reached some level of maturity demonstrating a stable baseline, incremental growth and steady end-use market developments,” despite the fact that many are not aware that expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging is recyclable. Last year saw a modest increase in the number of postconsumer pounds recycled based on data received from 58 EPS manufacturers […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Japanese Tier I boosts presence in India, China December 30, 2011 by plasticsinfomart In anticipation of increase levels of offshore automobile production on the part of Japanese OEMs, diversified Tier I manufacturer and Toyota group affiliate Aisin Seiki (Toyota, Japan) is establishing two new parts manufacturing subsidiaries in India. Aisin Automotive Haryana Private Limited (Rohtak) and Aisin Automotive Karnataka Private Limited (Narasapur) will serve automakers in Northern India […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Japan streets ahead in global plastic recycling race December 30, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Japan is one of the most successful countries in the world for recycling plastics. In 2010, 77% of plastic waste was recycled, up from 73% in 2006 and 39% in 1996, according to the nation’s Plastic Waste Management Institute. The country has passed several recycling laws to address the disposal and treatment of plastic waste […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Medical Musings: Who has the right stuff for the medical market? December 29, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Data reported this month by the Society of Plastics Industry shows the importance of focus and specialization in the plastics business. There are 192,132 fewer employees in the plastics industry since 2005, a 22% decrease. The number of establishments has also declined by 8%. Part of the problem-the economy. In 2008-2009, we saw the worst […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Qatar yet to enforce ban on plastic packaging December 28, 2011 by plasticsinfomart A new rule issued in July, asking bakeries, restaurants and other outlets to phase out the use of plastic or any printed material for packing or serving hot food items within 90 days, is yet to be enforced, Gulf Times inquiries found yesterday. The order was issued by the National Food Control Committee at the […] Read more »
