Market News Product News Plastics pipes to become a majority in the European market? September 29, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Market research institute Ceresana expects the demand for pipes in Europe will rise to more than 51 million tons in 2021. Lightweight plastics pipes, in particular, will likely become a major force in the market. In order to reduce dependence on transit countries such as Belarus and the Ukraine, the intercontinental gas pipeline “South Stream” […] Read more »
Industry Indoplas, Indopack and Indoprint 2014 attracted over 22,000 visitors September 26, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Indonesia’s tri-sector exhibitions, Indoplas, Indopack and Indoprint 2014 attracted over 22,000 visitors, a 20% increase compared with its last edition in 2012, the organizers, Wahana Kemalaniaga Makmur and Messe Düsseldorf Asia. The three exhibitions showcased new technology and innovations with respect to plastics, packaging, processing and printing industries. “It is heartening and very encouraging to […] Read more » plastics industry Plastics News plastics news india
Machinery News ELMET at Fakuma 2014: A One-Stop Shop for Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) Injection Molders September 25, 2014 by plasticsinfomart As a specialist for the entire field of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding, ELMET supplies custom-designed, fully equipped systems on a turnkey basis and thus assumes responsibility for the smooth interaction of all components at the customer’s site. Oftering/Austria, September 2014 – At Fakuma 2014, ELMET (www.elmet.com) will emphasize its role as a ‘single […] Read more » plastics machinery news
Recycling News Recycler Association publishes bale spec for PP containers September 23, 2014 by plasticsinfomart SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) has published polypropylene (PP) bale specification. The specifications are aimed at reducing the contamination of PP recycled content material available in the market. Till date, bale specifications have been focused on PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and HDPE (high-density polyethylene) containers. According to the Association, the release […] Read more » plastics recycling plastics recycling news
Market News US plastics machinery export totaled US$299.3 million in 2014 second quarter September 23, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The accelerating momentum in plastics machinery demand that emerged in the second half of 2013 was sustained through the first half of this year, according to statistics released by the Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) of SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association. Exports of primary plastics equipment, including injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and thermoforming […] Read more » Plastics Markets News
Product News RPC to highlight blow molded barrier solution at Emballage 2014 September 23, 2014 by plasticsinfomart At the packaging exhibition Emballage 2014, the RPC Group will exhibit various new packaging innovations, with the spotlight on a new barrier process for blow molded containers from RPC Emballages Moirans. The RPC Protect from RPC Emballages Moirans is a new barrier solution for the site’s range of blow molded containers up to 30L, which […] Read more »
Machinery News Despite slower growth, machinery investments in China push on September 22, 2014 by plasticsinfomart SHANGHAI: China’s domestic plastics machinery industry, which saw revenues rise 12 percent in 2013, is projected to slow its growth to about 5 percent this year. But judging from the recent Chinaplas show in Shanghai, that hasn’t dented the global machinery industry’s investment plans for China. Both global and local firms unveiled capacity expansion plans […] Read more » plastics machinery news
Recycling News UK launches ‘Pledge 4 Plastics’ campaign to lift plastic recycling rates September 22, 2014 by plasticsinfomart EDGWARE (Scrap Monster): A new campaign named ‘Pledge 4 Plastics’ has been launched with the aim of doubling UK’s recycling volumes by 2017 when compared with 2013 levels. The official launch of the campaign took place on September 8th. The campaign being launched by Recoup and supported by the UK government, aims to increase collection […] Read more » plastics recycling plastics recycling news
