Industry Automation “made in Austria” lends wings to lightweight composite construction March 18, 2014 by plasticsinfomart At the JEC Show in Paris, Fill illustrated how productivity and process reliability can be increased massively. Industrial series production opens up new opportunities in lightweight construction. Fill the mechatronics company automates composite production. The Upper Austrian machine-building experts presented their latest developments at the JEC international showcase exhibition from 11 to 13 March. From […] Read more »
Material News Upping the environmental credentials of plastics March 18, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The pressure continues to rise on global resources with a burgeoning population that requires feeding, clothing and energy sources. In this scenario plastics materials play a vital role in preserving foodstuffs, enabling the supply of clean water, providing durable clothing, lightweight transportation and long-term, low-maintenance construction materials. However, to ensure a continuing supply of plastics […] Read more »
Machinery News Benchmark of a Generation:QFM – the “Queen of all Foaming Machines” March 18, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Among experts all over the world, the QFM from Hennecke GmbH has long since been the Queen of all Foaming Machines, that is to say the queen of all continuous slabstock lines. Even if the abbreviation QFM will also stand for the QUADROFOAMAT in the future: The flagship from the world market leader in systems engineering […] Read more »
Category Menu Dynamic Change: Ceresana expects profound changes on the market for stabilizers March 17, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Plastics last forever – but only when protected against effects of heat and light. Therefore, stabilizers are indispensable for many products made from plastics and rubber: They ensure safe processing and prevent premature aging and weathering. Especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has to be treated with stabilizers. The market research institute Ceresana has just published a […] Read more »
Market News Buyers turn to acetylene based PVC in China March 14, 2014 by plasticsinfomart In China, domestic ethylene based PVC prices sustained their large premium over acetylene based PVC offers which encouraged more buyers to source their needs from acetylene based suppliers as per ChemOrbis. Now, domestic ethylene based PVC prices on an ex-warehouse China basis are trading at a record high premium of $165/ton over acetylene based PVC […] Read more »
Material News Flame Retardant Masterbatches for Enhanced Safety and Security March 13, 2014 by plasticsinfomart As many plastics are inherently flammable, measures must be taken to increase their safety in applications where there is risk of fire. Often the most cost effective method of doing this is to add a flame retardant additive during processing. Flame retardants are added to different materials to reduce the risk of fire. They save […] Read more »
Industry Reifenhäuser Group presents innovations for the plastics extrusion industry at the Chinaplas March 13, 2014 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Troisdorf, 28 February 2014 – The Reifenhäuser Group will present its technological solutions for plastics extrusion at the Chinaplas exhibition in Shanghai from April 23 to 26. Under the slogan ‘Rethinking Technology’, the companies of the group will showcase their latest features and system technologies for the production of blown film, cast film, sheets, film coatings, […] Read more »
Recycling News Chris Dow, CEO of plastic bottle recycler Closed Loop Recycling in Dagenham, East London comments on The Budget 2014 March 13, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Says Dow: “From a recycling industry perspective, we would like to see the Chancellor announce an increase in Landfill Tax and indeed a commitment to a longer term strategy on Landfill Tax levels, in order to create some stability in the industry and confidence among investors. “We certainly believe that landfill tax should increase at […] Read more »
