Plastic Recycling Asia’s largest waste-bottle treatment plant seeks rebirth October 26, 2016 / May 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart (ECNS) — A plastic bottle treatment plant in Beijing, which boasts the largest capacity of its kind in Asia, has shut down for three years due to an inadequate “supply of garbage.” The plant, at the Beijing Incom Resources Recovery Recycling Co., used to recycle polyester from plastic bottles, which was then processed into new […] Read more »
Industry OSCiAl releases nanotube technology October 26, 2016 / May 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart DUESSELDORF, Germany—OCSiAl L.L.C. is featuring its first-ever nanotube introduction technology that the company said is able to transcend the limits of nanotube concentration in dispersions. The concentrate, called Tuball Matrix, is suitable for several applications, including electrical conductivity in silicones and improved tire performance.The company is touting its product at K2016. The company said that […] Read more »
Industry PolyOne’s surface enhancement technology gets top reception October 25, 2016 / May 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart PolyOne’s new surface enhancement technologies have received “huge interest” following their tradeshow debut at K 2016.The company’s new IM3D Surface Enhancement Technology, which creates the appearance of depth and texture on flat surfaces, has received interest from a variety of visitors from packaging, personal electronics and automotive markets. “We’re thrilled with the interest that this […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News California Voters Are Confused About Plastic Bag, Death Penalty Propositions October 25, 2016 / May 9, 2017 by plasticsinfomart California voters who oppose the death penalty and those who want to challenge the plastic bag industry may accidentally cast ballots against their views. 40 percent of likely voters who called themselves “anti-death penalty” in a new Capitol Weekly survey also favored Proposition 66. That measure would look to hasten executions. More than 90 percent […] Read more »
Industry Sepro on track for €100m turnover October 24, 2016 / May 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Sepro is assured another record year, making 2016 the third year in a row the robot manufacturer has smashed its own benchmarks, adding further shine to its stellar K 2016 presence. According to CEO Jean-Michel Renaudeau, a “turnover of €100 million is certain for 2016″, with sales already higher than this time last year, with […] Read more »
Environment K 2016: Slash global plastics production ‘to save the oceans’, says NGO October 24, 2016 / May 27, 2017 by plasticsinfomart K 2016: Slash global plastics production ‘to save the oceans’, says NGO The world must stop producing and consuming plastic at current levels if the growing tide of waste in the world’s oceans is to be reversed, a leading marine expert warned last week. Dr Cornelius Detloff, head of marine protection at the German non-governmental […] Read more »
Industry Polypropylene (PP) prices continue to climb in Asia October 22, 2016 / March 6, 2017 by plasticsinfomart A rise in upstream naphtha costs coupled with firmer propylene feedstock numbers and a lift in buying sentiments in the region, prompted sellers to steer their offer prices higher. CFR Far East Asia prices of PP raffia and PP injection were assessed up at the USD 995/mt levels, a surge of USD 35/mt from the […] Read more »
Design Plastics News K 2016: New era beckons for plastics and automotive design October 21, 2016 / May 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The use of plastics in future automotive projects will only be limited be the ability of manufacturers to produce large, complex, high-quality parts on an industrial scale, according to a leading designer. In a presentation entitled ‘Pushing Boundaries of Future Automotive Design’, Demian Horst, of the Umeå Institute of Design in Sweden, told an audience […] Read more »
