Category Menu Machinery News Krones develops new aseptic filler for low output companies June 30, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Krones AG, a plastics processing technology provider based in Germany, has developed a compact sized aseptic filler, PET-Asept D Compact, for mid tier companies with low output range, according to the company’s press release on June 27. The PET-Asept D Compact is based on a line acceptance-tested by the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration). […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News New Wave Of Compostable Products Creates Recycling Conundrum June 29, 2011 by plasticsinfomart There’s a new wave of plastic bottles, utensils and plates on the market that appear to be better for the environment than traditional products, made from petroleum-based plastic. These plates, cutlery and bottles are made from plants, like corn, potatoes and sugar cane, and they’re supposed to be composted. But what happens if they end […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Heinz rolling out plant-based bottles used by Coca-Cola Read more: Heinz rolling out plant-based bottles used by Coca-Cola June 29, 2011 by plasticsinfomart The Heinz ketchup bottle that asks the coy question will begin to appear on local grocery shelves and restaurant tables in the next few weeks. “Guess what my bottle is made of?” labels on new 20-ounce bottles of the condiment will read. The answer: 30 percent ethanol made from Brazilian sugar cane, and the rest […] Read more »
Category Menu Machinery News PolyZion project developing zinc-polymer battery for hybrids, electric vehicles June 29, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Current battery technology for hybrid and electric vehicles has its limitations. Despite this, the global market for these electrified vehicles is expected to grow rapidly, topping $2 billion by 2015. The PolyZion project, a program that focuses on ionic liquids, rechargeable zinc electrodes, ultra-fast pulse charge injection techniques and conductive polymers, is attempting to develop […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News TriStar Releases New Agricultural White Paper June 28, 2011 by plasticsinfomart TriStar Plastics, a leader in engineered plastics solutions, has published a new white paper, “Agricultural Machinery Design – Polymer Bearing Innovations for Increased Efficiency, Enhanced Productivity and Greater Value.” This free paper uncovers how polymer bearings are revolutionizing an industry once dependent on steel and bronze bearing materials. It discusses the significant cost and design […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News New aerospace transparency plastic launched by PPG Aerospace June 28, 2011 by plasticsinfomart PPG Aerospace, part of the US-based PPG Industries, launched its craze-resistant, high- performance aerospace transparency material Opticor at the recently concluded Paris Air Show. Opticor is the first new transparent plastic developed in more than 50 years for aerospace applications, according to Anthony Stone, Global Director for New Business Development and Innovations for Transparencies. […] Read more »
End Markets Processes WEIGHTY BATTLE OVER PLASTIC FOAM June 27, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Dart Container, the nation’s largest producer of plastic foam cups and an employer of hundreds of workers at a manufacturing plant in Corona, is threatened with loss of its sales in California. That is because polystyrene foam food containers and cups — the staple of many take-out restaurants — could be banned from California under […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Greenstar Recycling and Vadxx Energy Partner to Turn Recycled Plastics to Oil June 27, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Greenstar Recycling (Houston, TX) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a joint venture (JV) with Vadxx Energy, LLC (Cleveland, OH) to convert recovered plastic into synthetic crude oil. Through this JV, Greenstar and Vadxx will work together to provide a domestic fuel, and benefit the environment by repurposing recovered plastic products. “Vadxx will […] Read more »