Product News Weener Plastics Packaging Group Acquires 100% of Weener Empire Plastics Ltd January 7, 2014 by plasticsinfomart After being a minority shareholder for 8 years, the Weener group, a German based globally active corporation, has acquired the remaining shares of the Mumbai headquartered Weener Empire Plastics Ltd for an undisclosed amount. The deal includes 7 factories across India. This is the next step in the global expansion of the Weener group, which […] Read more »
Industry Weener Group takes on Indian Empire January 7, 2014 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Germany’s Weener Group has acquired the remaining shares of Indian firm Weener Empire Plastics for an undisclosed amount, having been a minority shareholder in the Mumbai-headquartered company for eight years. The deal, which includes seven factories across India, is the next step in the Weener Group’s global expansion project, according to Roel Zeevat, chief executive […] Read more »
Industry Marcel Lubben named President Reverdia January 7, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Reverdia announced today that Marcel Lubben (1967) has been appointed President, effective January 1, 2014. Reverdia, a joint venture between Royal DSM and Roquette Frères is dedicated to be the global leader in the market for sustainable succinic acid. Reverdia combines DSM’s expertise in Materials Sciences and biotechnology with Roquette’s know-how in plant-based raw materials […] Read more »
Industry Evonik to start up over 3 billion worth of new production facilities in 2014 January 6, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Germany chemicals supplier Evonik Industries AG announced that over 3 billion euro investment projects will start up in 2014.”By the end of this year, we will have implemented over 3 billion euro of the total 6 billion euro investments that are planned from 2012 to 2016. This will make a contribution to our future economic […] Read more »
Category Menu 2014 Lincoln MKX uses tree-based fiber to substitute traditional fiber glass for interior parts January 6, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The Lincoln Motor Company, a division of the Ford Motor Company, sustainable solutions supplier Weyerhaeuser and auto parts supplier Johnson Controls jointly introduce a tree-based fiber for use in auto parts after a three-year collaboration. Using tree-harvested natural fibers in place of traditional glass-based fibers, Weyerhaeuser created Cellulose Reinforced Polypropylene (CRP). The material, said to […] Read more »
Market News Asian ethylene prices at four year high January 6, 2014 by plasticsinfomart According to data from ChemOrbis Price Wizard, Asian spot ethylene prices hit their highest levels in almost four years. In October 2009, spot ethylene prices were reported at three digit numbers while as of the first week of 2014, spot ethylene prices on CFR Northeast Asia basis reached over $1500/ton. Looking at spot ethylene costs […] Read more »
Recycling News Complete Product Line January 3, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Herbold Meckesheim GmbH, represented in the UK and Ireland for over 16 years by Motan Colortronic Limited, is your complete product line provider when recycling of plastics is required. From basic beside the press granulators for sprues and parts to complete recycling lines, the product line includes : Granulators Shredders Pulverisers Pipe Granulators Washing Lines […] Read more »
Industry AMI’s cables conference 2014 heading for another success January 3, 2014 by plasticsinfomart AMI, Bristol, 03/01/14 – AMI is pleased to announce that the 14th edition of the Cables conference, will take place from 11-13 March 2014 at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany. Recognised as the leading international forum looking at polymer developments in the cables industry, this prestigious event regularly attracts over 250 international delegates. AMI has once again gathered […] Read more »
