Industry Perstorp showcases sustainable and high performing formulation solutions at the American Coatings Show April 13, 2016 / February 27, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Perstorp, the Swedish specialty chemicals company, with a production plants in Toledo Ohio, and a world-leading provider of low-VOC coating solutions, is showcasing its commitment to the American market at the American Coatings Show 2016, April 12-14, in Indianapolis. Visitors to the Perstorp stand will find a comprehensive package of raw material and additive solutions […] Read more »
Recycling News WRAP Reports Plastics Recycling Up To 50 Per Cent April 13, 2016 / March 6, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has published a report on plastic waste and recycling which shows a marked increase in the amount of plastic packaging being recycled in local authority collections. The Plastic Market Situation Report shows recycling of plastic packaging has grown more than 50 per cent since 2009 and the majority […] Read more »
Machinery News Wittmann Participating In Plastpol Under New Poland Subsidiary April 13, 2016 / March 6, 2017 by plasticsinfomart At Plastpol 2016, the Wittmann Group will present for the first time its injection molding machines, robots and peripheral appliances with its new subsidiary, Wittmann Battenfeld Polska. In the area of injection molding machines, the company will exhibit one machine from its all-electric EcoPower series and one from its servo-hydraulic SmartPower series. Both machines are […] Read more »
Machinery News Arburg To Highlight New Golden Electric Series At Plastpol 2016 April 12, 2016 / March 6, 2017 by plasticsinfomart At Plastpol 2016, Arburg will highlight its newly launched Golden Electric series Allrounder injection molding machine. “The new Allrounders from the Golden Electric series continue the success story of the Golden Edition hydraulic series and expand our product range to include high performance entry-level electric machines for the precise, energy-efficient production of complex molded parts,” […] Read more »
Design NextGen spaceframe combines lightweight construction and flexibility April 11, 2016 / February 28, 2017 by plasticsinfomart New potential for lightweight construction and greater flexibility in the manufacture of automobiles Lichtenfels, Germany, 04/11/2016: Manufacturers are currently required to integrate the increasing number of drive concepts and energy storage systems into vehicle structures. The vehicle bodies of tomorrow, particularly in view of alternative drive systems in small series with lots of different versions, […] Read more »
Design Aimplas R&D Projects Generated Return Of Over 12 Million For Companies April 9, 2016 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart During the last financial year, the Plastics Technology Centre has exceed the 2.000 customers and it has increased its invoice up to 8.7 million euros. Valencia (07-03-2016). – During 2015, AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has taken part in 123 R&D projects. These projects involve mainly sectors such as packaging, automotive and transport, construction, environment […] Read more »
Recycling News Pledge 4 Plastics & Recycle Now Produce Resource Pack April 9, 2016 / March 6, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Pledge 4 Plastics and Recycle Now have worked in partnership to produce a new consumer communications resource pack. The new pack promotes an aligned and consistent set of messages and visuals for plastic recycling communications in the UK. With the increasingly ambitious plastic recycling targets from both the UK Government and the EU, positive consumer […] Read more »
Breaking News Industry interpack cooperates with World Packaging Organisation April 8, 2016 / February 27, 2017 by plasticsinfomart New SAVE FOOD Packaging Awards In anticipation of the upcoming edition of the world’s most important trade fair for the packaging sector and related processing industries, which is taking place from 4 to 10 May 2017, interpack is cooperating with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). Within the scope of this cooperation, the WPO has extended […] Read more »