Market News China’s PP, PE markets preparing for turnaround season April 9, 2014 by plasticsinfomart China’s PP and PE markets have been dealing with oversupply issues since players returned from the Chinese New Year holiday in early February as per ChemOrbis. This factor pulled PP and PE prices consistently down in the region until three weeks ago. Local prices have been moving higher since then with players assuming that a […] Read more »
Industry Frost & Sullivan presents Victrex with the 2013 European Customer Value Leadership Award April 9, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Automotive industry profits from Victrex´s high-level expertise, customization and support April 9, 2014 – Based on its recent research on the automotive polyetheretherketones (PEEK) compounds market, Frost & Sullivan is presenting its 2013 European Customer Value Leadership Award to Victrex plc. The UK headquartered global high performance polymer solutions provider has an extensive range of […] Read more »
Industry Schak to Manage Kason Fluid Bed Line April 9, 2014 by plasticsinfomart MILLBURN, NJ― James Schak has been named Product Manager of Fluid Bed Processing Equipment for Kason Corporation, where he will oversee expansion and technical support of the company’s line of Vibro-Bed™ circular vibratory fluid bed dryers and coolers, it was announced by Henry Alamzad, president. “Jim brings 30-plus years of experience with direct and indirect […] Read more »
Recycling News MINI PRF – Plastics Recycling Facility April 9, 2014 by plasticsinfomart AMUT MINI PRF sorting and pre-washing system improves the quality of recycled PET AMUT Recycling Division has successfully started up a new MINI PRF at Wellman’s in Johnsonville, South Carolina, with a capacity of 6÷7 tons/h (14,000 lbs/h). The quality of bottles is worsening every day. Some years ago, the contamination of material at the […] Read more »
Industry Frost & Sullivan Presents Victrex with Customer Value Leadership Award April 9, 2014 by plasticsinfomart WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA USA – (April 8, 2014) – Based on its recent research on the automotive polyetheretherketones (PEEK) compounds market, Frost & Sullivan is presenting its 2013 European Customer Value Leadership Award to Victrex plc. The UK-headquartered global high performance polymer solutions provider has an extensive range of PEEK compounds designed to deliver improved […] Read more »
Material News Perstorp gearing up for future coatings success April 9, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is showcasing a full palette of essential building block raw materials and innovative specialty coating products at the American Coatings Show 2014. The exhibition represents an important forum for Perstorp to meet customers and reinforce its commitment to the ongoing development and success of the Americas coatings market. […] Read more »
Category Menu Material News Solvay Specialty Polymers’ KetaSpire® PEEK Products Are Qualified at Airbus April 9, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Qualification Further Broadens Solvay’s Ability to Serve the Aircraft Industry HAMBURG, Germany., April 8, 2014 — Three of Solvay Specialty Polymers’ KetaSpire® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) grades have earned qualification at Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers based in Toulouse, France. These three materials are the first KetaSpire® PEEK grades to be qualified at Airbus, […] Read more »
Processes Reducing Costs by Recovering Energy from Compressors April 8, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Reducing energy costs through operational efficiencies is a key objective for all manufacturers particularly in view of current economic pressures, as is the importance of effectively demonstrating ‘green’ credentials. Compressor manufacturer HPC Compressed Air Systems is an acknowledged leader in developing the most cost-effective, energy efficient systems and offers users many possibilities and expert advice, […] Read more »
