Market News Clean living: Commercialising technology to sterilise medical devices November 10, 2016 / March 10, 2017 by plasticsinfomart According to EnXray its sterilisation product for the medical sector will improve efficiency as well as cutting costs allowing manufacturers to sterilise devices at the point of production. EnXray, a UK medical technology start-up is commercialising its technology for sterilisation of medical devices and life science products with the aim of developing, producing and distributing […] Read more »
Environment This Magh Mela , beverages in earthen cups only November 10, 2016 / May 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart ALLAHABAD: This Magh Mela, beverages like tea, coffee, soup etc would only be allowed to be served in ‘kulhars’ (earthen cups) only. The Magh Mela administration has banned the use of temporary utensils made of plastic and thermocol with an objective to protect the environment and send a strong message of environment protection among the […] Read more »
Environment November is Recycling Month for Macon County November 10, 2016 / May 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Raising Awareness and Changing Behavior November has been proclaimed Recycling Month in Macon County in connection with America Recycles Day on November 15, 2016. America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling programs in the United States. November is Recycling Month for Macon County Your future is defined […] Read more »
Design Lightweight Blades Made of Recyclable Plastic Optimize Offshore Wind Farms November 9, 2016 / February 22, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany are developing plastic recyclable blades for offshore wind turbines to make the blades — which are larger than conventional turbine blades — easier to assemble and more stable in offshore conditions. With the use of offshore wind power becoming more prevalent, those operating and developing the technology to […] Read more »
Breaking News BASF increases capacity of its global plastic additives production network November 9, 2016 / February 22, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Within the next five years, BASF plans to invest globally more than €200 million in its plastic additives business, approximately half of which in Asia, focusing on capacity expansions and operational excellence. Plastic additives improve product properties such as scratch resistance or light stability, and optimize plastics manufacturing processes. As the leading global supplier of […] Read more »
Machinery News Kabra Extrusiontechnik to partner with Germany’s Unicor GmbH November 9, 2016 / May 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd (KET) has entered into a strategic partnership with Germany’s Unicor GmbH to provide a fully integrated extrusion solutions for the Indian & global plastics corrugated pipe industry. An agreement to this effect was signed by the two companies at the recently concluded global plastics trade fair K Show in Dusseldorf (Germnay). “This […] Read more »
Industry K 2016 Direct: Materials must reduce heat to ensure safety, says DuPont November 8, 2016 / May 12, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Plastic materials with high heat resistance and high cooling ability are being sought by car makers along with the trends of lightweight and electric vehicles (EV). Apart from energy-saving and low emission, lighter vehicles and EV being produced need to be able to withstand high temperature and high pressure. When the engines are close together […] Read more »
Recycling News Plastipak Acquires UK Plastic Recyclers Evolve Polymers November 8, 2016 / May 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Plastipak Packaging, a leading global manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging as well as virgin and recycled plastic resin, has announced the completed the acquisition of the business assets of Evolve Polymers Ltd. Evolve is one of Europe’s leading plastics recyclers, based in Hemswell Cliff, United Kingdom. The business will begin operating immediately under Plastipak’s ownership. […] Read more »
