Market News Gap between ethylene and acetylene PVC widens in China January 17, 2014 by plasticsinfomart In China, ethylene based PVC prices have been following a stable to firmer trend in the midst of soaring spot ethylene and VCM costs in Asia and limited availability. Plus, a lack of plentiful American cargos in the market contributed to the strong trend for import PVC prices to the country and supported the trend […] Read more »
Breaking News Profile Select metal detectors offer flexible inspection on single lines January 17, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Salford, UK. 16 January, 2014. Demand for convenience foods in both Europe and Asia is growing strongly as consumers seek convenient, on-the-go products perfectly aligned with their hectic modern lifestyles[1]. Food producers seeking to tap into this lucrative market are greatly expanding the range of products they produce on their processing lines, necessitating the installation […] Read more »
Industry Versatile VISI “Much More Than Injection Moulding CAD/CAM” January 17, 2014 by plasticsinfomart One of the UK’s leading injection moulding specialists for the engineering and industrial sectors uses VISI software for much more than designing mould tools. Rutland Plastics, using their Objet 3D printer, designed and manufactured a secondary operation jig which halved the manpower required for the shop floor assembly. Technical Manager Carl Martin says: “Any good […] Read more »
Product News HOWEVER YOU SLICE IT, SUPERLOCK’S A WINNER FOR SALAMI January 17, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Salami manufacturer Norwegian Grilstad has met consumer demand for an exciting new packaging format using the acclaimed SuperLock® from RPC Superfos. A survey run on behalf of Grilstad showed clearly that Norwegian consumers were not satisfied with the available packaging for sliced salami and would prefer a twist-off, screw-on lid to replace the traditional tear-open […] Read more »
Market News PE players complain of tight supplies in SEA January 17, 2014 by plasticsinfomart PE prices in Southeast Asia are following a firm trend on the back of limited supplies and strong feedstock costs, even as demand begins to wind down ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. A number of scheduled shutdowns within the region were cited as the primary factors […] Read more »
Industry Delcam shareholders vote to accept Autodesk offer January 17, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Shareholders in Delcam, one of the world’s leading suppliers of advanced software for manufacturing industry, today voted to accept the offer made by Autodesk to acquire the company. The acquisition is expected to be completed during February. Headquartered in Birmingham, UK, Delcam has more than 30 offices worldwide and over 700 employees. The company’s range […] Read more »
Processes OCTAL Handles Logistics For The Changing Market Demands January 17, 2014 by plasticsinfomart OCTAL has continually expanded their current logistics program to reassure their customers that they stand out as a leader in the plastics market by adapting and adopting their product from production to delivery. Since competition is gaining speed in the plastics industry, benefiting their customers with such programs like DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) and “Palletless […] Read more »
Product News Government Overstatement On Plastics Packaging In Marketplace January 17, 2014 by plasticsinfomart A new report, commissioned by the British Plastics Federation’s Recycling Group (BPFRG) in response to a request from the Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP) to corroborate recycling rates, has analysed the National Packaging Waste Database (NPDW) returns and concluded that the quantity of Plastics Packaging Placed on the Market currently calculated to be 2.5MT is […] Read more »
