Material News Vistamaxx PBE from ExxonMobil Chemical helps to create softer shoe insoles January 28, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Germany-based nora systems GmbH has developed a thermoformable closed cell foam for shoe insole, Astro form 8, which is based on ExxonMobil Chemical’s Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomer (PBE). According to ExxonMobil Chemical, the new material exhibits several advantages over traditional closed-cell ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam. With a hardness of Shore A 8, Astro form 8 […] Read more »
Market News Energy efficiency for updating January 28, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Rising energy prices and the demand for more sustainability often make manu-facturing systems that have been used for many years seem even older. ENGEL’s new retrofit solution ecodriveR is reasonably priced, can be fitted with little hassle and reduces the energy required by existing hydraulic injec-tion moulding machines by up to 50 %, increasing their […] Read more »
Industry BPF To Spearhead UK Presence At Chinaplas 2014 January 28, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The British Plastics Federation (BPF) will head a group of eleven UK exhibitors at the next edition of Chinaplas in Shanghai in April 23rd to 26th and this year’s show is already fully booked. Joining the BPF will be: Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd, Boston Munchy Ltd, Croda Europe Ltd, MSA Engineering Systems Ltd, Meech International, […] Read more »
Breaking News Processes Molecor plans partnership in Malaysia January 28, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Madrid, 27 January 2014. – The Spanish company Molecor Tecnology SL, worldwide leader in technology and production of PVC pipes (PVC-O), announces that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with FITTERS Diversified Berhad, to invest in creating Molecor (SEA) Sdn Bhd, as part of the international expansion strategy. The joint venture combines the […] Read more »
Industry BASF and Sinopec break ground on first isononanol plant in Maoming,China January 27, 2014 by plasticsinfomart On January 24, BASF and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) broke ground on the construction of its world-scale isononanol (INA) plant in Maoming Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, Maoming, China. At start-up in 2015, the plant, which is said to be the first of its kind in China, will serve the increasing market demand for […] Read more »
Market News Local PE prices hit year-high levels in Vietnam January 27, 2014 by plasticsinfomart In Vietnam, buyers complained about the fact that local PE prices have been rising despite the fact that demand is slower now ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. In fact, local PE prices are at their highest levels in a year. Players attributed this situation to tight […] Read more »
Industry Change of leadership in LANXESS Board of Management January 27, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Cologne – The Supervisory Board of LANXESS AG has resolved at its meeting today to end, by mutual agreement, the appointment of Axel C. Heitmann as Member and Chairman of the Board of Management of LANXESS AG, effective the end of February 28, 2014. The Supervisory Board has appointed as his successor Matthias Zachert, former […] Read more »
Recycling News MBA Polymers receives major financial investment January 27, 2014 by plasticsinfomart MBA Polymers, the world leading multinational plastics recycling company, has announced that it has received a new and significant financial injection from its investors. The new investment in the business will allow MBA to expand its operations in Worksop to drive growth and further improve production efficiency. MBA Polymers Chief Executive Nigel Hunton commented, “This […] Read more »
