End Markets Processes BASF expands extruded insulating foam production August 2, 2011 by plasticsinfomart BASF is set to expand production of its Styrodur C extruded polystyrene rigid foam insulation panels at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany. “The Styrodur C business runs successfully; the demand for energy-efficient building insulation products rises continuously,” said Dr Giorgio Greening, head of BASF’s global foams business. “By increasing our capacity we are aiming to […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Students get close look at high-tech plastics industry August 2, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Junior Achievement of Greater Reading and Lehigh Valley has partnered with Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products, 2120 Fairmont Ave. in Reading, to provide career pathways and professional mentoring for students using Junior Achievement’s world-renowned Job Shadow curriculum and model. About 20 students spent three hours at the Quadrant plant, in Reading, on Tuesday, July 26. They […] Read more »
Market News Oil drops near $96 after weak US GDP report July 30, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Oil fell nearly 2 percent Friday as investors grew uneasy about the U.S. economy’s ability to grow significantly and the Congress’ ability to act decisively to prevent a default on the nation’s debt. This morning the U.S. government said the economy expanded at a meager 1.3 percent annual rate in the second quarter after barely […] Read more »
Market News Chevron rides high oil prices to 43% 2Q profit July 30, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Chevron Corp., the second-largest U.S. oil company, booked a 43 percent jump in quarterly profit, beating estimates as high oil prices and fat refinery margins offset weaker output. The numbers out Friday were the latest in a string of huge profits from the industry, which got a boost from the highest oil prices in nearly […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Sealaska operation making new Brita water bottle July 30, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Representatives of Brita and Clorox are meeting with Sealaska Corp.’s board today to review the recent launch of a new Brita filtered water bottle manufactured by a Sealaska subsidiary. “I’m really thrilled about the launch,” said Kate Barkelew, senior sourcing manager for The Clorox Co., which owns Brita. Representatives of the three companies met with […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Innovators in Plastic Recycling Awarded July 30, 2011 by plasticsinfomart The American Chemistry Council announced the very first winners of their Innovation in Plastics Recycling Awards. “We wanted to call attention to the advancements and innovative thinking going on in plastics recycling,” said Steve Russell, Vice President of Plastics for the ACC. “As we looked closely, these three companies really rose to the top.” Axion […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News UFP Technologies launches BioShell suspension pack for medical packaging July 30, 2011 by plasticsinfomart UFP Technologies, a US-based designer and supplier of foams, plastics, and natural fiber products, announced its next generation protecting single-use biopharmaceutical bags. The BioShell Suspension Pack advances bag protection with a universal storage container protecting contents within a cushion of air. The first generation of the product, launched in 2009, was an innovative solution for […] Read more »
End Markets Processes Sealed Air Cryovac offers frozen fish packaging solution to Italian firm July 30, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Allogel SRL, an Italian company specialized in importing and packing high quality fish products, has installed the Darfresh 3-webs for packaging frozen fish made by Sealed Air Cryovac Inc, a worldwide packaging solutions provider and subsidiary company of Sealed Air Corporation, the company announced on July 28. The Darfresh 3-webs and the Darfresh R275CD machine […] Read more »