Market News Eastman increases NPG Glycol, all grades prices on July 1 June 8, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Eastman Chemical Company, a supplier of chemicals, fibers and plastics, is increasing prices on the following products effective July 1, or as contracts allow. Eastman NPG Glycol, All Grades: Off-list price increase of US$ 0.05/lb. (US$ 0.11/kg, 0.075 euros/kg) in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. These increases are due to […] Read more »
Category Menu Machinery News Successful trade fair appearance for Arburg at Chinaplas 2009 June 8, 2009 by plasticsinfomart ARBURG, the German injection molding machine supplier, was more than satisfied over the outcome of this year’s Chinaplas exhibition, which was held from May 18 to 21 in Guangzhou, China. Despite worldwide difficult situation, the interest of high-end injection molding technology was large. Particular attention was given to the electric ALLROUNDER 570 A which, as […] Read more »
Market News Oil price at $65-$70 this year June 7, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Oil prices will remain at between $65 and $70 a barrel until the end of 2009 before rising further next year, Algerian Energy and Mines Minister Ckakib Khelil said on Saturday. “The prices will be within a range of $65-$70 until the end of 2009, as consumption of gasoline in the United States will increase […] Read more »
End Markets Processes Frigel unveils Ecoflex at NPE June 5, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Italian company will show at Chicago the new centralized modular chilling station with variable speed centrifugal technology. The Ecoflex station is supplied cooled water from the Ecodry System and includes all of the same eco-friendly benefits as other Frigel products including free-cooling capabilities. The unit is extremely compact and can be fully integrated into […] Read more »
Market News Rubber Futures firm but stocks drift lower June 5, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Lack of demand from major industries has caused the spot rubber to decline on the commexes following which rubber makers on the bourses too traded low. However, rubber futures remained firm with MCX June contract trading at Rs.9925 per quintal. But the profit booking from traders kept the prices under pressure and sheet rubber moved […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Konica Minolta Sensing Americas Announces Range 5 Non-Contact 3D Digitizer June 4, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc., the worldwide leader in the industrial measurement of color, light and shape, announces the addition of the Range 5 non-contact 3D digitizer to its product offerings. Modeled from the highly successful Range 7 digitizer, the Range 5 gives the performance expected from Konica Minolta Sensing at a very affordable price […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News KREYENBORG's V-type screen changer ensures… June 4, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Packaging manufacturer Sharp Interpack sets a new benchmark in the production of plastics packaging for food. High quality packaging film is made from recycled PET on the new line in Bridgwater UK, which incorporates a V-type screen changer withPower Backflush Technology from KREYENBORG GmbH, a German plastics auxiliary machinery supplier. To ensure the competitiveness in […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News KREYENBORG’s V-type screen changer ensures… June 4, 2009 by plasticsinfomart Packaging manufacturer Sharp Interpack sets a new benchmark in the production of plastics packaging for food. High quality packaging film is made from recycled PET on the new line in Bridgwater UK, which incorporates a V-type screen changer withPower Backflush Technology from KREYENBORG GmbH, a German plastics auxiliary machinery supplier. To ensure the competitiveness in […] Read more »