Environment Recycling News Shredding can reduce waste storage costs and May 5, 2010 by plasticsinfomart It is now more than ten years since the EU Landfill Directive set mandatory targets for the UK to cut landfill volumes or face hefty fines, and while some people face the deadlines with optimism, there is concern elsewhere that the UK’s overall approach to waste management is trailing behind continental Europe. There was […] Read more »
Polymer Prices Platics Prices, Polymer Prices And Plastic Price Updates April 28, 2010 by plasticsinfomart Select the type of resin below to see its latest price chart. We update the resin prices and charts as and when market updates are available to us. Read more »
Category Menu Product News Velox appointed as the European distributor for Arkema's Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes July 17, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Arkema has appointed Hamburg-based Velox GmbH as distributor for its Graphistrength® multiwall carbon nanotube products. In 2006, Arkema inaugurated Europe’s first plant capable of producing 20 tons per year of multiwall carbon nanotubes, and has built a broad product portfolio for the polymer industry to include the elastomeric, thermoplastic, thermosetting, coating and adhesive sectors. Thanks […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Velox appointed as the European distributor for Arkema’s Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes July 17, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Arkema has appointed Hamburg-based Velox GmbH as distributor for its Graphistrength® multiwall carbon nanotube products. In 2006, Arkema inaugurated Europe’s first plant capable of producing 20 tons per year of multiwall carbon nanotubes, and has built a broad product portfolio for the polymer industry to include the elastomeric, thermoplastic, thermosetting, coating and adhesive sectors. Thanks […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News DuPont, Goodyear Science Creates High-Tech Tires July 17, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Scientists from DuPont have helped The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company by taking DuPont technology for high-strength Kevlar® products and applying it to Goodyear tires. Goodyear-produced tires with Kevlar® fiber are targeted for use in conditions ranging from tough, rocky terrain to everyday highway driving, and can help provide stability, toughness and comfort. The new […] Read more »
Market News Oil climbs above 62 dollars on China's strong economic growth July 17, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Oil prices climbed above 62 U.S. dollars on Thursday as investors found some hope from China’s strong economic performance and better U.S. employment data. Earlier in the day, China, the second largest energy consumer, reported a strong economic growth of 7.9 percent for the second quarter, giving the market some hope for a sooner pickup […] Read more »
Market News Oil climbs above 62 dollars on China’s strong economic growth July 17, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Oil prices climbed above 62 U.S. dollars on Thursday as investors found some hope from China’s strong economic performance and better U.S. employment data. Earlier in the day, China, the second largest energy consumer, reported a strong economic growth of 7.9 percent for the second quarter, giving the market some hope for a sooner pickup […] Read more »
Market News Oil prices rise with Wall Street July 17, 2009 by plasticsinfomart U.S. oil prices rose on Thursday, tracking a late-day rebound on Wall Street and bolstered by a report showing strong economic growth in China, the world’s second biggest consumer of energy. U.S. crude oil rose 48 cents to settle at $62.02 a barrel, while London Brent eased 34 cents to $62.75 a barrel ahead of […] Read more »