Processes The top 5 Reinforced Plastics feature stories of 2013 January 20, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The following feature articles published in 2013 were the most popular with visitors to the Reinforced Plastics website during the year. 1-Hexcel’s composites ready to fly on the A350 XWB The A350 XWB, the first Airbus aircraft to be over 50 wt% composite, made its first flight in June. Hexcel estimates that over $4 million […] Read more »
Category Menu Electric taxi uses composites to save weight and energy January 20, 2014 by plasticsinfomart 3A Composites Core Materials has supplied AIREX® T92 PET sandwich core material for the new taxi EVA, designed by TUM CREATE and unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013. The electric taxi has been designed for use in tropical megacities and has used materials to reduce the weight as much as possible and improve insulation. […] Read more »
Material News Lighter composite body panels assist Suzuki to Spanish rally win January 20, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Two Suzuki S1600 rally cars with custom designed light weight composite body kits secured ‘Winner’ and ‘Runner up’ positions in the 2013 Spanish Rally Championship. Both cars competed this season in the two-wheel drive, 1640cc 4-cylinder engine ‘Super 1600’ formula rally class. The re-engineered composite body panels were supplied to the Suzuki-Repsol team by Karbonius […] Read more »
Machinery News Netstal focuses on Russia’s packaging and beverage industry at Interplastica 2014 January 20, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Netstal, a division of the KraussMaffei Group, will offer details of its injection molding machines and systems for various packaging applications at Interplastica 2014. The company presented three world premieres at drinktec 2013, the PET-LINE 2400, PET-LINE 4000, and the ELION 4200. According to its release, Netstal will be delivering the first ELION 4200 and […] Read more »
Market News 2013 European replacement tire market stabilizes after rough start January 20, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The European Tire and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA) published figures concerning its members’ sales in 2013, showing that there were timid signs of recovery that were consolidated towards the end of the year. Despite the market have stabilized, ETRMA’s report showed that not all segments have enjoyed the same level of recovery. The Consumer’s tire […] Read more »
Recycling News ACC realigns Plastics Division to form a new group January 18, 2014 by plasticsinfomart WASHINGTON: The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has announced formation of a new group named ‘Plastics-to-Oil Technologies Alliance’ under its Plastics Division. The new alliance focuses on the comprehensive strategy to reduce, reuse, recycle and recover plastics. According to Council, the new group will work to increase awareness of the benefits of plastics-to-oil technologies, enhance the […] Read more »
Recycling News Plastic recycling bodies registered rapid growth in 2013 January 18, 2014 by plasticsinfomart LONDON: Two key Plastic Recycling organizations witnessed significant growth during the year 2013 along with creating greater awareness and understanding of plastic recycling activities. Recycling of Used Plastics Limited (Recoup) added twelve new members during 2013. European Association of Plastics Recycling and Recovery (EPRO) saw three new members being added into it in 2013. The […] Read more »
Recycling News ENVIRONCOM ACQUIRES OVERTON RECYCLING January 17, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Environcom, the largest specialist WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) recycler in the UK, has today announced it has acquired WEEE recycler Overton Recycling from administration, a move that will secure and safeguard some 50 jobs at the West Midlands site, providing certainty over the company’s long term future. Environcom’s senior management team is working […] Read more »
