Industry Exacting standards are in sharp focus for AB Systems February 22, 2014 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart When it comes to achieving exacting standards in manufacturing, nowhere can it be seen better than in contact lens production. This is why a world-leading soft lens manufacturer sought the expertise of AB Systems when it came to installing a new materials handling system for the manufacture of the company’s latest advanced lens innovation. The […] Read more »
Product News Esterform enabling lighter weight options for singletons February 22, 2014 by plasticsinfomart According to national UK Statistics, the numbers of single person households are increasing dramatically in Western Europe – and there is growing demand from elderly consumers and students for consumer packaging that is lighter in weight and easy to carry.* PET converter Esterform Packaging is helping a number of retailers and brand owners with beverage […] Read more »
Industry Elkhart Plastics Purchases El Monte Plastics February 21, 2014 by plasticsinfomart There is a great news that Rotational molder Elkhart Plastics Inc. has bought the assets of El Monte Plastics Inc., including two rotomolding factories located a mile apart in the western Ohio town of Ohio City. CEO, Jack Welter, Elkhart Plastics said the South Bend, Ind.-based company bought El Monte “for a combination of additional […] Read more »
Industry Cardia expand up its bioplastics production in Nanjing,China February 21, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Australian firm CardiaBioplastics Ltd. is doubling-up its capacity at a manufacturing plant which is in China, as the company said it has secured orders to supply an expansion of the organic waste diversion program in the city of Nanjing. Cardia said in his statement on 14 of February to add bag making machines and three […] Read more »
Market News India’s anti-dumping duties on PVC expire February 21, 2014 by plasticsinfomart India’s government had decided earlier this year to extend the duration of anti-dumping investigations on PVC imports, according to a notification made from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on January 24 as per ChemOrbis. This followed the expiration of duties as of January 23, 2014. Prior to the declaration there had been conflicting reports […] Read more »
Product News Do Not Get From The Frying Pan Into The Fire:Ceresana Publishes New Market Report On Flame Retardants February 21, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Flame retardants can save lives: They prevent or at least slow down the combustion of plastics, construction materials, and textiles. Fire protection in car seats or the interior of ships would be impossible without them. The increase of demand for plastics on the part of the construction, automotive and electronics industries in particular is causing […] Read more »
Market News Clariant poses 4% sales growth in full year 2013 February 20, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Switzerland specialty chemicals company Clariant announced that full year 2013 sales growth from continuing operations at 4% in local currencies to CHF 6.076 billion, compared with CHF 6.038 billion in 2012. The 4% organic sales growth was almost entirely driven by higher volumes, said the company. All Business Areas, with the exception of Catalysis & […] Read more »
Product News Plastics Packaging Is Safe”, Say BPF February 20, 2014 by plasticsinfomart “Plastics packaging is safe” said the British Plastic Federation (BPF) today in response to an article appearing in yesterday’s ‘The Guardian’ newspaper, ‘Chemicals leaching into food from packaging raise safety concerns’ (19th February 2014). ‘The Guardian article followed a familiar pattern’ said Philip Law, the BPF’s Director General Designate. ‘The article cited a paper from a learned journal […] Read more »
