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Novel onBOX online control process for nano-composites manufacturing

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NanoOnSpect project, funded by the European Union within the 7th Framework Program in which AIMPLAS participates, has developed an online control process in nano-composites manufacturing that can reduce costs and quality rejects. The equipment, named as onBOX, allows acting in real time on the process and optimizing the material properties without the necessity of conventional […]

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Machinery News

Global plastics processing machinery demand to reach US$35.8 billion by 2019, Freedonia forecasts

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The global market for plastics processing machinery is expected to advance 4% per year through 2019 to US$35.8 billion, according to Freedonia’s forecast. Demand in many parts of the world will return to a more moderate pace of growth after a strong recovery from 2009 recessionary lows, although pent-up demand from the recession will continue […]

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Product News

Parx Plastics’ anti-microbial technology helps to prolong shelf life for Turkish food packaging supplier

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In collaboration with Parx Plastics, Turkish expanded foam packaging supplier Erze Ambalaj has incorporated an anti-microbial technology into its products. The technology derived from bio-mimicry and free from biocides is significantly reducing the growth of Salmonella, Listeria, E.Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus on the packaging. The anti-bacterial results measured according to ISO 22196 by the independent […]

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Market News

Import PE prices near to par with ethylene in China

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In China, import PE prices closed last week with further decreases stemming from stagnant demand and sufficient supply, according to ChemOrbis. These reductions brought import PE prices near to par with ethylene and offers even slightly below spot ethylene prices were reported for HDPE blow moulding as reported on www.ChemOrbis.com. Several Asian producers confirmed that […]

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Market News

Egypt’s local PP and PE markets see decreases

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As reported on www.ChemOrbis.com, in Egypt, devaluation of the Egyptian pound back in October had caused prices for the locally held imported cargoes to gain significant increases. Hindered import purchases amidst higher exchange rates and longer customs clearance procedures had also limited the supply in the distribution market. Sellers, trying to avoid losses stemming from […]

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