End Markets Processes Technology cooperation between Troester and Sikora brings hose manufacturers process optimization April 11, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Troester GmbH & Co KG and Sikora AG present a new technology concept for quality assurance using an automatic wall thickness centering for the production of rubber hoses in the extrusion process. According to a press release from Sikora, the basis of the new Troester system is an optimized cross head, which allows an extremely […] Read more »
Market News Oil near $113 amid Mideast turmoil, weak US dollar April 11, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Oil prices hovered at a 30-month high near $113 a barrel Monday in Asia as traders eyed fresh Middle East tension and a wobbly U.S. dollar. Benchmark crude for May delivery was up 6 cents at $112.85 a barrel at midday Singapore time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. On Friday, the […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Delhi government imposes blanket ban on plastic bags April 9, 2011 by plasticsinfomart “Delhi is all set to become a plastic free state as the Cabinet has given its nod to a proposal for imposing a blanket ban on manufacture, sale, storage and usage of plastic bags… in the capital city under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986,” Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit told reporters after the […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Johnson & Johnson, WM, Six Others Start Medical Recycling Coalition April 9, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson and Waste Management are among the companies founding a technical coalition to develop recycling and packaging innovations for medical products. Founders of the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) also include DuPont, Cardinal Health, Hospira, Engineered Plastics and Becton, Dickinson and Company. Its membership includes representatives from the healthcare, recycling and waste […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Johnson & Johnson, WM, Six Others Start Medical Recycling Coalition April 9, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson and Waste Management are among the companies founding a technical coalition to develop recycling and packaging innovations for medical products. Founders of the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) also include DuPont, Cardinal Health, Hospira, Engineered Plastics and Becton, Dickinson and Company. Its membership includes representatives from the healthcare, recycling and waste […] Read more »
End Markets Processes Plastics Make It Possible® Partners With Stylist to the Stars George…. April 9, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Plastics Make it Possible® has partnered with celebrity fashion stylist, writer and television personality George Kotsiopoulos to launch a year-long series of videos and exclusive online content which showcases the innovative uses of plastics in fashion design and accessories currently found in retail stores and on the runway. The first video of the George’s “Stylist […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Südpack Verpackungen to present new applications at Interpack 2011 April 9, 2011 by plasticsinfomart German film manufacturer Südpack Verpackungen will present its comprehensive product portfolio at the upcoming Interpack 2011 in Düsseldorf from May 12-18. Key products to be demonstrated include Multipeel Flow Wrap (next generation resealable system for flow wrap applications), co-extruded flexible and rigid films and cheese maturing bags. As one of the highlights, Multipeel Flow Wrap […] Read more »
End Markets Processes Outsourcing Outlook on Plastics Processing April 7, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Medical device OEMs interested in evaluating a plastics processor should consider capabilities such as scientific molding, automation, and assembly. In particular, in reviewing prospective suppliers’.. injection molding capabilities, OEMs should ascertain whether they can provide scientific injection molding.. The ability to perform scientific molding requires a certain infrastructure, such as a properly designed cooling system. […] Read more »