Industry Inaugural SPE ANTEC Dubai conference concluded with 170 participants February 4, 2014 by plasticsinfomart 170 attendees participated in the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) ANTEC Dubai 2014 technical conference, which was held from January 21-22 and the first SPE ANTEC to take place in the region. “Holding this inaugural conference in Dubai underscores not only the importance of the Gulf States region for our industry but also SPE’s commitment […] Read more »
Industry Standards for pigments in food grade plastics to be revised February 4, 2014 by plasticsinfomart ETAD ready to extent support to BIS in framing stringent standards in line with global norms for dyes and pigments industry The industry will soon have revised BIS standard for using colourants and pigments in food grade plastics, according to Chitra Gupta, Secretary PCD12, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), who was addressing an event organised […] Read more »
Industry EXPO CENTRE SHARJAH EXPANDS PLASTICS EVENT PORTFOLIO February 4, 2014 by plasticsinfomart MIDDLE EAST – Expo Centre Sharjah has joined forces with the Indian Printing and Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (IPAMA) to launch a new plastics production trade fair. Print Pack Arabia aims to take advantage of the fast-growing market, bringing an international crowd to the exhibition and conference alongside the second edition ofPlastivision Arabia on 7-10 April. “We certainly want […] Read more »
Material News New Medical Elastomers for Wire and Cable Outperform TPVs in Multiple Autoclave Cycles and Exhibit Better Processability February 4, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Because of the Superior Properties of a New Styrenic TPE Series in the Medalist® Range from Teknor Apex, Minnesota Wire Is Using the Compounds Commercially to Replace TPVs ST. PAUL, MN, U.S.A., February 3, 2014: Minnesota Wire, a specialist in the custom design and production of cable assemblies for medical devices, has replaced the thermoplastic […] Read more »
Industry Teknor Apex Acquires Viking Polymers in a Move that Substantially Expands Its Rigid PVC Compounding Business February 4, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Purchase Makes Possible ‘a Natural Extension’ of Teknor Apex Capabilities, Adding Specialty Compounds such as Weatherable Capstocks and CPVC for Building Products PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., February 3, 2014: On January 31, Teknor Apex Company completed the acquisition of Viking Polymers, LLC, a custom compounder with a diversified portfolio of specialty formulations and a particularly extensive […] Read more »
Market News African markets receive February polymer prices February 3, 2014 by plasticsinfomart African polymer markets have started to receive new polymer prices for February as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Players operating in Tunisia, South Africa and Uganda voice similar comments on the new offer levels, which indicate mostly a steady to slightly firmer trend. A Tunisian trader reported receiving new PP, PE and PVC offers […] Read more »
Recycling News New Process Recycles Old Plastics into Usable Liquid Fuels February 3, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Plastics are a pain. They are very useful during their product life but once disposed they don’t degrade naturally, and this creates huge problems in terms of waste disposal. Researchers in India have developed a process that can turn old low-density polyethylene (the most common form of plastic waste) into usable liquid fuels. Plastic is […] Read more »
Breaking News Recycling News US scrap plastic exports declined marginally in November February 1, 2014 by plasticsinfomart WASHINGTON : According to latest government data, the exports of recovered plastic by the US continued to decline during the month of November. The exports of all scrap materials continued to decline during the initial eleven-month period in 2013. The country’s exports of plastic scrap during the month of November 2013 totaled 395.40 million pounds. […] Read more »
