Processes New additives improve processing characteristics for compounding, molding, extrusion April 6, 2015 by plasticsinfomart Struktol Company of America’s expanded product line for engineered plastics have been designed to provide greater processing and performance capabilities for compounders, processors, and end users. STRUKTOL® TR 063A is a highly-efficient lubricant and viscosity reducer for nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 compounds. The product boasts a novel chemistry which makes it highly compatible with […] Read more » indian plastics industry news indian plastics news Plastics machines Plastics News Portal Plastics raw materials
Market News Locally held PP film supplies tight in Egypt April 6, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart In Egypt, PP players have been reporting tight PP supplies in the local market for some time while they highlight the fact that PP film supplies have been the shortest, according to ChemOrbis. The domestic producer EPPC’s raffia prices have been absent since March as the producer has been suffering from some delays when delivering […] Read more » ABS Price Chart HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india Plastics raw materials PP Price Chart
Market News Global reinforced plastics market growing at CAGR of 7.6% from 2013 to 2019 April 6, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart The global reinforced plastics market stood at US$8.42 bln in 2012, expected to reach US$15.82 bln by the end of 2019, growing at a remarkable CAGR of 7.6% from 2013 to 2019, as per a report by Transparency Market Research. Based on product type, the market is segmented into glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP), carbon […] Read more » ABS Price Chart HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india PP Price Chart
Market News European PS sellers aim for massive April hikes April 3, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart April PS prices from Europe started to be announced with massive increases by the middle of this week, according to ChemOrbis. Although buyers expected to see €200/ton increases before the monomer contracts, a €300/ton spike on the new styrene contract settlements combined with already tight supplies paved the way for larger hikes of between €300-315/ton […] Read more » ABS Price Chart HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india PP Price Chart
Industry Univar to offer expert guidance and introduce new product picker tool at 2015 European Coatings Show April 3, 2015 by plasticsinfomart London, England – April 2, 2015 – Paint and coatings manufacturers are constantly looking for innovative and cost-effective solutions to increase performance while reducing the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in paint formulations. As a leading global distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals and related chemistry services, Univar is uniquely positioned to provide the […] Read more » indian plastics industry news indian plastics news plastics exhibition Plastics News plastics news india
Machinery News Heating up the fiber reinforced thermoplastics market with new Wickert system April 2, 2015 by plasticsinfomart Based on the process engineering developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) in Pfinztal, Germany to consolidate UD tape supports, the press manufacturing company Wickert has developed a flexible system suitable for trial composite operation. At the end of 2014, Wickert delivered a high-temperature contact heating table that allows processing temperatures of up […] Read more » Global plastics industry news indian plastics news Plastics machines Plastics News plastics news india Plastics raw materials
Product News A metal replacement solution in axial inpeller April 2, 2015 by plasticsinfomart Multi-Wing International A/S, a Denmark-based axial impellers manufacturer, selected BASF’s new long glass fiber reinforced polyamide (PA) Ultramid Structure B3WG10 LFX for production of the hubs of its new mixed flow fan. These hubs, traditionally made with metal, are circular parts fitted on axles or pulleys which then transfer the circular motion to the fans. […] Read more » indian plastics industry news indian plastics news Plastic Industry Jobs Plastics News Plastics raw materials
Market News Spread between ethylene and naphtha continues to rise in Asia April 2, 2015 / December 9, 2015 by plasticsinfomart According to ChemOrbis, players in Asia report that the spread between spot prices for ethylene and naphtha continues to expand as supply limitations are pushing ethylene prices up while naphtha prices have been fluctuating along with oil markets. Spot ethylene prices witnessed further increases on the week as the heavy cracker turnaround season in South […] Read more » ABS Price Chart HDPE Price Chart LDPE Price Chart PE price chart Plastic prices Plastic prices in india PP Price Chart
