Category Menu Igus to present world’s first tribo filament for 3D printers at Hannover Messe 2014 April 1, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Germany-based igus will present its world first tribo filament for 3D printers at the Hannover Messe 2014. The 3D printer material is suited for bearing locations since it is up to 50 times more abrasion-resistant than products made from conventional additive manufacturing, noted igus GmbH. Said to be the first filament for 3D printers, the […] Read more »
Market News European PVC sellers seek to recover margins in April April 1, 2014 by plasticsinfomart After the March PVC business was wrapped up with rollovers to discounts of €10/ton in Italy, European PVC sellers are seeking to recover their margins in April even though the monthly ethylene contracts settled with decreases of €15/ton from March as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. A West European producer kept their PVC prices […] Read more »
Industry Teijin to Exhibit at Plastics in Automotive Engineering 2014 April 1, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Tokyo, Japan, March, 31, 2014 — The Teijin Group announced today that Toho Tenax Europe GmbH – the Teijin group’s core carbon-fibers business – and Teijin Kasei Europe B.V. – the Teijin group’s core polycarbonate business – will exhibit high-performance products at Plastics in Automotive Engineering 2014 in Mannheim, Germany. Toho Tenax will present its […] Read more »
Machinery News “Milk in Shape”: ALPMA at the Interpack 2014 April 1, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Rott am Inn, 31.03.2014. Cheese processing with maximum precision and efficiency: True to the motto “Milk in Shape,” ALPMA Alpenland Maschinenbau GmbH presents the comprehensive portfolio of its Process, Cheese Production, Cutting and Packaging Technology divisions at the Interpack 2014 from 8th – 14th May. At booth C15 in Hall 14, ALPMA will once again […] Read more »
Recycling News Charleston PET plant to bring 700 jobs to South Carolina March 31, 2014 by plasticsinfomart CHARLESTON : According to media reports, a new PET resin plant is expected to start operation at the Bushy Park Industrial Complex, Charleston, South Carolina. The report indicates that the owner of the property filed a request to fill more than 10 acres of freshwater wetlands at the site. The project plan includes construction of private […] Read more »
Recycling News Tesco introduces new recyclable plastic packaging for egg cartons March 31, 2014 by plasticsinfomart LONDON : Supermarket giant Tesco has introduced new recycled plastic packaging to replace the pulp cartons used for egg packaging. The new packaging made from recycled plastic bottles is currently under trial run. The main disadvantage of the current pulp pack is that if an egg breaks, it could seep through the pack and cause […] Read more »
Industry Invista breaks ground for HMD and PA 6,6 polymer facilities in China March 31, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Invista broke ground on March 26 a new hexamethylene diamine (HMD) and polyamide (PA) 6,6 polymer plants at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP) in China. “China is one of the most important regions for our growth strategy,” says Jeff Gentry, Invista’s Chairman and CEO. “We have seen significant growth in the region in recent […] Read more »
Breaking News Product News Starlinger highlights its PP*STAR bag at interpack 2014 March 31, 2014 by plasticsinfomart At interpack 2014, Starlinger & Co GmbH will present its sustainable packaging concept PP*STAR pinch-bottom bag.PP*STAR bags are made from a composite of polypropylene (PP) tape fabric and reverse printed OPP film. This makes them lightweight and at the same time durable and tear resistant, according to Starlinger. At the show, the PP*STAR bags will […] Read more »
