Industry Nexeo Solutions launches website offering 3D printing filaments from DSM May 12, 2016 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Nexeo Solutions offers Arnitel® ID and Novamid® ID exclusively online The Woodlands, TX, U.S.A. – May 11, 2016 – Nexeo Solutions, a worldwide leader in chemicals and plastics distribution, announces the launch of www.nexeo3d.com. The site provides exclusive access to Arnitel® ID and Novamid® ID, premium filament grades specifically designed by DSM for the 3D […] Read more »
Design Piper Plastics Develops Innovative Near Net Shape Technology for High Performance Polymers May 12, 2016 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Piper Plastics, a leading provider of high performance polymer materials and precision machined plastic components and assemblies, has developed a proprietary high pressure molding technology that yields near net shape polymers up to 2” thick without porosity, voids or sinks. The process, which utilizes molding equipment designed and developed by Piper Plastics, allows the company […] Read more »
Industry Eastman: engaging the whole vale chain for win-win scenario May 11, 2016 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart At CHINAPLAS Media Day, US’ Eastman Chemical Company emphasized the importance of engaging the whole value chain to create a win-win scenario. The company as a whole posted a revenue of US$9.6 billion in 2015. One of its major products is Tritan copolyester, which offers high clarity, strong toughness, superior chemical resistance, ease of processing […] Read more »
Industry Arburg posts record breaking €580 million turnover in 2015 May 10, 2016 / February 27, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Arburg is coming off another record year as preliminary turnover in 2015 is expected to hit €580 million. The German injection molding powerhouse started off 2016 in a bang, according to their new Managing Director of Sales, Gerhard Böhm, “the first quarter of this year is even better than that of 2015. Every region is […] Read more »
Breaking News Industry DuPont’s largest compounding plant to launch in China April 28, 2016 / February 27, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Shanghai— DuPont Performance Materials will launch its newest plant in Shenzhen, China, at the end of June. The plant will boast state-of-the-art compounding lines producing DuPont’s portfolio of rigid and flexible polymers and elastomers, including Zytel and Zytel HTN nylons, Crastin polybutylene terephthalate, Delrin acetal, Bynel adhesives and Fusabond compatibilizers. DuPont’s largest compounding plant to […] Read more »
Design Gneuss shows the latest generation of MRS extrusion system April 28, 2016 / March 15, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Gneuss brings to Shanghai the latest generation of its Multi Rotation System (MRS) extrusion technology. In the manufacture of semi-finished products such as fibers or films, waste that can be recycled and reused as a raw material is repeatedly produced along the entire production chain. Reclaiming waste reduces the need for raw material and thereby […] Read more »
Plastic Masterbatch Clariant at Chinaplas 2016: emphasis on local tailored support for Greater China and South East Asia April 26, 2016 / March 15, 2017 by plasticsinfomart – Value for People: product innovations tailored to functionality and safety focus of China’s & SEA’s plastics industries. – New additives, pigments and masterbatches that touch people’s lives. – Roll out of new ready to use AddWorks® plastic additives solutions for packaging, agriculture, automotive & transportation, and textiles & fibers. Clariant, a world leader in […] Read more »
Interviews Meeting tomorrow’s needs with bioplastics April 26, 2016 / February 23, 2017 by plasticsinfomart On display at NatureWorks’ booth is a series of consumables such as tableware and flexible packaging films. They are made of Ingeo polylactic acid (PLA), offering high performance, cost competitiveness while being eco-friendly. The company is also showing how the material can be used in 3D printing. Bioplastics can be used in a wide range […] Read more »