injection molding machine Mack Molding Adds Milacron Presses in Vermont Plant February 7, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Custom plastic injection molder and contract manufacturer Mack Molding announced today that it has expanded the press fleet at its Cavendish, VT, facility. The addition of a 240-ton Milacron electric Roboshot E240 press, with a shot size of 10.6 oz, and a 125-ton Milacron Q110 hybrid press, with a shot size of 9.6 oz, brings […] Read more »
Breaking News JNAC launches search & seizure of single-use plastic in markets February 7, 2024 / February 7, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Jamshedpur: The Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) has launched a search and seizure drive afresh to stop the use of single-use plastic in its command area. On the direction of the additional town commissioner (ATC), Ravi Prakash, the JNAC team conducted a random search at a vegetable shop in Sakchi market on Thursday and seized single-use plastic carry bags weighing 314 kgs. […] Read more »
Plastic Packaging Asda introduces mince vacuum packaging to reduce plastic waste February 3, 2024 by plasticsinfomart UK supermarket chain Asda has announced it is replacing the plastic trays across its Just Essentials beef mince range with a lighter and recyclable flexible plastic film alternative. The new packaging contains 60% less plastic than previous version and is fully recyclable through Asda’s 250 in-store collection points. The vacuum packaging is smaller in size […] Read more »
Plastics Industry PlastFocus 2024 Launches as the Epicenter for Innovations and Business Synergies in the Plastics Industry – Featuring 300+ Cutting-edge Machines February 2, 2024 by plasticsinfomart PlastFocus 2024, the much-anticipated second edition of India’s premier international exhibition in the plastics industry, kicked off yesterday at Yashoboomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. Organised by Triune Exhibitors Pvt. Ltd. and powered by the Plastic Machinery Manufacturers Association of India (PMMAI), the 5-day PlastFocus 2024 is supported by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and the Ministry of Heavy Industries, […] Read more »
Industry News State of the Plastics Industry: Navigating Through Uncertainty Toward a Resilient Future February 2, 2024 by plasticsinfomart The plastics industry encountered significant challenges in 2023. Amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, the industry witnessed a downturn in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, with only 344 transactions, marking an 18% decrease from 2022. This dip was below recent historical averages, reflecting a cautious approach by investors and companies alike in the face of rising […] Read more »
Breaking News STADLER and Krones Close Plastics Circular Economy Loop at Las Vegas February 2, 2024 by plasticsinfomart STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH, in collaboration with Krones, has designed and installed the new Republic Services Polymer Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, which processes plastic bottles, jugs and containers to produce plastic materials ready for use in new packaging. This facility closes the circular economy to meet the rising demand for high-quality and food-grade recycled plastic. Republic Services, […] Read more »
Recycling News US scientists chemically recycle carbon fibre in wind turbine blades January 31, 2024 / January 31, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Carbon-fibre reinforced compounds are much-prized material choices in demanding applications where a combination of rigidity, mechanical strength, and lightness are key, such as the automotive, aviation, and renewable energy industries. However, these carbon-reinforced plastics are notoriously difficult to recycle efficiently. Separating the fibres from the resin at the end of life is an expensive and challenging […] Read more »
injection moulding machine Krones to acquire injection moulder Netstal from KraussMaffei January 30, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Krones, a Germany-based packaging and bottling machine manufacturer, announced the ‘imminent’ acquisition of 100% of Switzerland-based Netstal. The supplier of injection moulding machines to the beverage market as well as to the medical and thin-wall packaging market is currently part of the KraussMaffei Group, which posted net losses of $48.9 million in the third quarter of 2023. […] Read more »
