injection moulding machine Silcotech expands LSR injection moulding capacity February 15, 2024 by plasticsinfomart The two new Arburg machines include a 110 US ton ALLROUNDER 470 A 1000 – 290 Comfort, and a 220 US ton ALLROUNDER 570 A 2000 – 400 Comfort. Both are all-electric machines specified with LIM/LSR moulding options as well as thermoplastic moulding capabilities. They will both be equipped with MULTILIFT SELECT 8 servo electric […] Read more »
injection molding machine Shibaura Launches Medical-Specific Injection Molding Machine February 15, 2024 / February 15, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Shibaura Machine Co. has introduced its first medical-specific, all-electric injection molding machine at the Plastec West show in Anaheim, California. The 110-ton EC110SXIII press molded medical pipettes from HDPE using a 32-cavity tool. Chad Clawson, key accounts sales manager – medical casting/molding division, notes that Shibaura’s medical customers have used its general-purpose ECSXIII to mold a variety […] Read more »
Breaking News Congress for Sustainable Materials 2024 focuses on responsible plastic use February 15, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Hayleys Aventura (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, recently hosted the inaugural Congress for Sustainable Materials 2024 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, with this year’s theme based on ‘The Future of Plastics & Packaging.’ The Congress showcased two panels, each representative of various industries such as Agriculture, Food, Packaging, Textiles, and Gloves in Sri […] Read more »
Recycling News Eastman, Dentis ink feedstock agreement for Normandy chemical recycling site February 15, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Eastman has signed a plastic waste feedstock agreement with Italy-based Dentis Group for its depolymerisation plant in Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine, Normandy, France. Dentis Group is an Italian multinational company specialising in the recovery and mechanical recycling of PET packaging waste. Through its mechanical recycling sites in France (Nord Pal Plast SA), Spain (PET Compañía Para su Reciclado) and […] Read more »
Market News Plastic Masterbatch Masterbatch Market Is Expected To Reach USD 14.3 Billion By 2030 February 12, 2024 / February 13, 2024 by plasticsinfomart The masterbatch market is experiencing significant growth driven by several key trends. One significant trend is the increasing demand for masterbatch additives across various industries, including packaging, automotive, construction, consumer goods, and agriculture. Masterbatches are concentrated additives used to color or enhance the properties of plastic materials during the manufacturing process. Moreover, the growing preference […] Read more »
Breaking News APS UK Ltd Partners with Maris SPA to Revolutionize Plastic Processing Solutions in the UK and Ireland February 12, 2024 / February 13, 2024 by plasticsinfomart In a strategic move that promises to redefine the landscape of plastic processing solutions in the UK and Ireland, APS UK Ltd, a York-based specialist in dust and fume extraction and pneumatic conveying systems, has forged an alliance with Italian manufacturer Maris SPA. The partnership, announced on February 8, 2024, will see APS acting as […] Read more »
injection molding machine Shibaura Debuts Medical Molding Machine at Plastec West February 12, 2024 / February 13, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Shibaura Machine Co. America introduced its first all-electric injection molding machine designed specifically for medical molding applications at Plastec West in Anaheim, CA, last week. At booth 3961, Shibaura featured demos of the new EC110SXIII (110 US ton) machine molding medical pipettes. “For years, medical device manufacturers have been using our general purpose ECSXIII machine […] Read more »
Recycling News New PET Bottle Recycling Plant in Vietnam with Sorema Technology February 12, 2024 / February 13, 2024 by plasticsinfomart SOREMA recycling systems division of Previero N. SRL announced the achievement of quality and quantity parameters for the post-consumer PET bottle washing and recycling plant at Commercial Plastics Co. CPC in Yangon, Myanmar, which will soon be followed by a second plant for them in Viet Nam. Andrea Villa, senior technical and sales engineer at Sorema, […] Read more »