Market News European PET market remains firm, new capacities awaited June 12, 2014 by plasticsinfomart PET prices remain firm across Europe this week, supported by higher upstream costs as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. PX contracts for June started settling with increases of €30/ton from May while discussions for MEG contracts are underway. In addition to higher costs, improved demand was cited as another reason behind sellers’ firmer stance. […] Read more » PET market
Product News Ingenious packaging for refined pleasure:Zott Monte desserts in Weidenhammer two-chamber containers June 12, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Hockenheim, 10 June 2014 – The new Monte desserts from Zott are simply ingenious and very tasty – and the packaging plays a key role! The flavour stays fresh thanks to the modern two-cup chamber system with folding seam that keeps the unique Monte cream – a combination of creamy milk, chocolate and hazelnuts – […] Read more »
Market News Turkey’s PP, PE prices hover around post-2008 highs June 10, 2014 by plasticsinfomart According to ChemOrbis Price Index, Turkey’s import HDPE and LLDPE film prices have hit the highest levels seen after 2008 while LDPE and homo PP prices are very close to the post-2008 peaks. Rising feedstock costs as well as reduced supplies have steadily pulled prices higher in PP and PE markets for the past few […] Read more » PE prices PP and PE markets
Product News Bowser Beer in 12oz PET Bottles is Fun and Healthy Beverage Alternative for Dogs June 10, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Canines Enjoy Taste of Popular All-Natural Drink and Owners Like the Convenience and Portability of Plastic Containers ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 9, 2014 – For dog owners who love to spoil their canines, Bowser Beer from 3 Busy Dogs, Seattle, Wash., has emerged as a popular pet product that has enjoyed strong national growth. Sales […] Read more »
Category Menu New Products New PCB Coating Pen from Intertronics June 10, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Intertronics’ recent launch of the CircuitWorks Overcoat Pen is expected to make coating of PCB’s especially convenient during manufacture, rework and prototyping, where it enables replacement of permanent solder resist or mask over repaired areas, or where it is damaged or missing. The Overcoat Pen is a handy, quick way to apply an acrylic conformal […] Read more »
Processes FORMAX opens new Automotive Production Facility June 9, 2014 by plasticsinfomart FORMAX, the UK manufacturer of carbon fibre and speciality composite reinforcements, has opened its 5,000m² Automotive Production Facility at the company’s headquarters in Leicestershire. Local MP, the Right Honourable Mr Andrew Robathan, was invited to publically open the new premises alongside Oliver Wessely, FORMAX’s Managing Director. FORMAX says that this latest expansion, worth €2.5million, is […] Read more » Business Directory masterbatches plastic companies Plastic Jobs Plastics Industry Portal Plastics News plastics Trade Raw Material & Chemical Prices
Category Menu Röchling introduces 12 metre long FRP sheets for new applications June 9, 2014 by plasticsinfomart German company Röchling Engineering Plastics KG is now offering fibre-reinforced sheets produced in lengths of 12 metres. Röchling adds that this enables machined components to be manufactured in very large dimensions. The sheets are marketed under the brand name Durostone® have dimensions up to 12,000 mm × 950 mm and a sheet strength of 3-120 […] Read more » Business Directory masterbatches plastic companies Plastic Jobs Plastics Industry Portal Plastics News plastics Trade Raw Material & Chemical Prices
Category Menu Axium filters reduce cycle times for Gurit June 9, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Composite materials manufacturer Gurit recently purchased a number of stainless steel wedge-wire filters from Axium Process, which are being used to remove crystallised particles from epoxy resin and hardener systems. Gurit, a manufacturer of epoxy resins, prepregs and other materials for the composites industry, is reported to be experiencing increased production volume as a result […] Read more » Business Directory masterbatches plastic companies Plastic Jobs Plastics Industry Portal Plastics News plastics Trade Raw Material & Chemical Prices
