Market News Early PVC sell ideas surface higher for February in China, SEA January 3, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Sources from Asian PVC producers continue to adopt a firm stance on their pricing policies following the increases they obtained for January cargoes as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. These sources have already expressed higher sell ideas for February in major Asian markets including China and Southeast Asia. These increase intentions were mainly attributed […] Read more »
Industry Sacmi to double Negri Bossi capacity in India January 3, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Milan, Italy-based Sacmi Group is moving ahead with plans to assemble Negri Bossi injection moulding machines in India.The company bought 12 acres of land in Sanand, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, to set-up its own new facility. Sanand is a major hub for India’s auto industry. “Currently, we are operating from rented premises […] Read more »
Recycling News NY passes bills on PS ban and composting; both laws to take effect in July 2015 January 2, 2014 by plasticsinfomart NEW YORK: The New York City Council passed unanimously, the bill to ban the use of Polystyrene (Styrofoam) last week. The bill is now expected to be signed into law. Also, new law requires large food waste generators including restaurants and grocery stores to compost the material themselves. Both the laws will take effect in […] Read more »
Processes US laboratory develops simplified process of transforming algae into oil January 2, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has developed a continuous chemical process that produces useful crude oil with harvested algae. According to PNNL, a slurry of wet algae, in this case verdant green paste with the consistency of pea soup, is being pumped into the front end of a chemical reactor. […] Read more »
Material News Salomon’s snowboard binding made with DSM’s bio-based PA January 2, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Royal DSM, a materials science company based in the Netherlands, announced that Amer Sports has chosen its EcoPAXX polyamide (PA) 410 to produce Salomon’s snowboard bindings. Amer Sports is one of the largest manufacturers of sporting equipment in the world, with international brands that include Atomic and Salomon. In 2014, it will debut a new […] Read more »
Breaking News Market News Wacker develops new VAE dispersion for the European carpet market January 2, 2014 by plasticsinfomart The Germany-based Wacker Chemie AG has developed a new dispersion based on vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers (VAE), VINNAPAS CA 55, especially for the European carpet market. VINNAPAS CA 55 is an aqueous dispersion with a mid-range glass transition temperature. According to the company, it offers strong bonding and processing properties for tufted carpets. In addition, the […] Read more »
Industry Harting celebrated 25th anniversary in Hong Kong and 15th anniversary in China January 2, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Harting China and Harting Hong Kong celebrated their 15th and 25th anniversary respectively in November, 2013. Philip F. W. Harting, Senior Vice President Connectivity & Networks, Harting Führungs AG, comments, “We are extending our commitment in China even further and stand shoulder to shoulder with you as a partner whom you can trust. We are […] Read more »
Product News Laurel BioComposite earns USDA certifications for its Bio-Res products January 2, 2014 by plasticsinfomart US-based Laurel BioComposite announced that it has earned the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified bio-based product label for its Bio-Res PE and Bio-Res powder products. The company first introduced the biomaterial in 2011 as a green replacement with improved performance properties for traditional petroleum-based resins in a variety of plastics manufacturing processes. Bio-Res Powder […] Read more »
