Material News Saint-Gobain launches Tygon S3 phthalate free tubing solution for food and beverage industry February 20, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) recently launched Tygon S3, said to be the first bio-based and phthalate-free tubing solution.Phthalates are commonly used in the plastics industry as a plasticizer to increase tubing’s flexibility, transparency, durability and longevity. However, with increasingly stringent legislation around the world, processors anticipate transitioning to equipment that eliminates phthalates altogether. As an […] Read more »
Industry 7th International Conference on Bio-Based Materials extends to three days February 20, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Organized by nova-Institut GmbH from Germany, the 7th International Conference on Bio-Based Materials will be held from April 8-10 in Cologne, Germany. The annual conference aims to provide major players from the European bio-based chemical, plastics and composite industries with an opportunity to present and discuss their latest developments and strategies. Representatives of political bodies […] Read more »
Material News JELU: Wood Plastic Composite with PLA February 20, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The German company JELU has developed a fully compostable biocomposite for industrial processing. The new material made from polylactides (PLA) and wood fibres is a wood plastic composite (WPC), which can be recycled in composting plants. It is suitable for injection moulding and extrusion on conventional plastics processing machines. Wood plastic composite combines the properties […] Read more »
Product News New Convenience for Honey Lovers February 20, 2014 / February 15, 2020 by plasticsinfomart Greiner Packaging International and a renowned closure manufacturer modify the packaging of Breitsamer honey A better base, a design for easier handling, and drip-free dispensing: together with Breitsamer + Ulrich and a recognized closure manufacturer, Greiner Packaging International has modified the packaging. Taking the environment into account, the total packaging weight has also been reduced. […] Read more »
Breaking News Videojet Next Generation Printers Improve Uponor’s Production Uptime February 20, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Chicago, Illinois – 19.02.14 – Leading plastic pipe manufacturer, Uponor, enters into partnership with Videojet Technologies Inc., a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions. Uponor selected 1610 dual head and 1620 continuous ink jet printers (CIJ) for its extrusion lines and, as a result, increased its overall yield by five percent. The latest generation […] Read more »
Market News Turkey’s local PVC market loses premium over imports February 19, 2014 by plasticsinfomart According to ChemOrbis Price Index, Turkey’s locally held PVC k67 prices have been almost steady on average since the beginning of 2014. Even though demand remains subdued and supply remains comfortable in the localmarket, distributors are not rushing to make aggressive sales. This is because locally held offers have already been trading with little or […] Read more » PVC market
Material News Product News Does Consistent Clarity In A Thermoformed Package Help Increase Sales? February 19, 2014 by plasticsinfomart According to Technomic, a food industry research and consulting firm, at the height of the economic downturn many consumers purchased retail prepared foods. But now as the economy recovers, some consumers are purchasing retail less often than they did just two years ago; in fact, 38 percent of today’s consumers say that they purchase prepared […] Read more »
Industry BPF Unveils New Management Line-up February 19, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Philip Law, Director General Designate of the British Plastic Federation, has announced a new management line up for the organisation to be put in place following the retirement of Director General, Peter Davis, and Finance and Administration Director, Alan Davey , in mid- 2014. Darren Muir has been appointed as the new Finance and Administration […] Read more »
