Industry BMW,Johnson & Johnson,X-Rite Pantone,& MotorCity Europe Confirmed to Speak at AMI’s Masterbatch 2014 Conference February 27, 2014 by plasticsinfomart AMI, Bristol, 21st February 2014 – The programme has been announced for the AMI’s Masterbatch 2014 conference, which will take place from 24-26 June 2014 at the Andel’s Hotel in Berlin, Germany. The event has become well established as the regular international forum for the global masterbatch industry attracting over 200 attendees every year. The market environment in Europe is […] Read more »
Market News LANXESS: Change of competitive environment leads to impairment in Q4 2013 February 26, 2014 by plasticsinfomart FY 2013 net loss expected at EUR 159 million Planned dividend of EUR 0.50 per share Cologne – Specialty chemicals company LANXESS has undergone impairment tests, according to IAS 36, that result in exceptional charges of EUR 257 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Due to the expected development of overcapacities, as well as raw […] Read more »
Processes New radiometer from Intertronics simplifies validating and monitoring of UV-curing processes February 26, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Intertronics, with sales partner DYMAX, have released the new ACCU-CAL™ 150 – a simple to use radiometer which offers accurate, repeatable measurement of UV light. The increasing popularity of UV cure materials, from potting compounds through adhesives to protective coatings in high technology manufacturing, brings into focus the importance of reliable, regular calibration of the […] Read more »
Industry BPF Survey Shows Rising Confidence In The Plastic Industry February 26, 2014 by plasticsinfomart A record 108 BPF member plastics companies responded to the latest British Plastics Federation Business Conditions Survey conducted in January.Peter Davis Director-General of the BPF commented “the Survey clearly shows rising confidence particularly on 2014 UK Sales turnover with 73% predicting an increase and 49% expecting profitability to increase. 40% are planning to increase staff”. […] Read more » plastic industry
Industry VDMA takes strong position with photonics February 26, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Photonics Congress 2014“: opportunities and risks from globalisation and new social processes of innovation Berlin, Germany, 25 February 2014 – In both Germany and internationally, photonics drives innovation. In a fiercely competitive environment, this field of technology is associated with a highly dynamic evolution and a global market volume that is expected to reach about EUR 615 billion by […] Read more »
Machinery News KIEFEL presents the innovative Pressure Forming Machine KMD 78 at Chinaplas 2014 February 26, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The SPEEDFORMER KMD 78 is KIEFEL’s global bestseller. It stands out thanks to continuous innovation, versatility and it’s robust, sophisticated and user-friendly design. The machine is used for the mass production of rigid packaging products made of PS, OPS, EPS, PP, PE, PVC, PET and PLA. Advanced technology is the secret. Equipped with black HTS […] Read more »
Industry DuPont Chemicals & Fluoroproducts appoints new European Director February 26, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Geneva, Switzerland, 25th February 2014. – Effective from 1st January 2014, Marcel Vandennoort is the new Regional Director for DuPont Chemicals & Fluoroproducts EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). He succeeds Sylvie Gallou, who has joined DuPont’s global transition team for the proposed spin-off of DuPont Chemicals & Fluoroproducts and DuPont’s Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Coatings business. Dutch-born Marcel […] Read more »
Material News Product News New NORRES hoses to celebrate its 125th anniversary February 25, 2014 by plasticsinfomart NORRES Schlauchtechnik, a German manufacturer of industrial hoses and hose systems, has launched several new products to celebrate its 125 years anniversary. The new NORPLAST PVC 389 SUPERELASTIC is a full plastic super heavy suction and transport hose that remains flexible even at temperatures as low as -25°C, said the company. The hose, with a […] Read more »
