Industry Borealis and First Energy Bank acquire 20.3% of Neochim AD December 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, together with First Energy Bank of Bahrain, announced today that they have formed a joint venture in Bulgaria called FEBORAN AD. On December 21, 2013 FEBORAN purchased 20.3% of the shares of Neochim AD, a company listed on the […] Read more »
Industry Garware Wall Ropes receives exporter award December 21, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Bangalore, Dec 20 (IBNS): Garware Wall Ropes Ltd, (GWRL), a leading manufacturer of polymer cordages for the Indian and global markets, was on Friday honoured with the prestigious ‘Top Exporter Award’ by The Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL) sponsored by the Department of Commerce, Government of India. GWRL received the award for being the top […] Read more »
Category Menu Dosing Unit Upgrades December 21, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The complete range of Motan Colortronic dosing units with the easy to use colour Touch screen has improved control software. The upgraded Intelliblend based software, combined with the even faster processing power of the control, further improves responses to changes in the operation of the unit. Further improvements include optimised synchronisation to the plasticising time […] Read more »
Market News Italy’s PP and PE markets close 2013 on a firm note December 20, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Players in Europe are set to step out of the polymer markets for Christmas and New Year holidays as per ChemOrbis. In Italy, PP and PE suppliers wrapped up their monthly business with increases of up to €60/ton on their December deals supported by limited supplies on some sellers’ side. Meanwhile, January expectations already surfaced […] Read more »
Industry Clariant Intends to Acquire Indian Masterbatch Producer December 20, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the intention to acquire Plastichemix Industries, a masterbatch business in India, located in Vadodara with production facilities in Rania, Kalol and Nandesari in Gujarat (India). Plastichemix Industries is a leading supplier of black, white, filler and colour masterbatches, additive masterbatches, flushed pigments and mono-concentrates as well […] Read more »
Industry Freeformer impresses again at the Euromold December 20, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Arburg exhibit in Frankfurt for the first time Two Freeformers demonstrate new levels of freedom with Arburg Plastic Freeforming (AKF). High level of interest in additive manufacturing among trade visitors Lossburg. Interest in the Freeformer and its innovative technology was already phenomenal among the plastic processing community at its world premiere at the K 2013 […] Read more »
Industry Husky completes acquisition of medical and closure mold maker Schöttli December 20, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BOLTON, Ontario – Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced the completion of the acquisition of the Schöttli Group of Diessenhofen, Switzerland, recognized as a global leader in medical and closure mold making. With this acquisition, Husky will gain a deeper knowledge in the select medical applications that Schöttli focuses, as well as gain the expertise […] Read more »
Product News LET THE PACKAGING SPEAK December 20, 2013 by plasticsinfomart As the Czech market for paint is dominated by round and oval pails, paint producer Kittfort chose a rectangular container from RPC Superfos for the launch of its new interior paint. Family owned Kittfort has been successfully producing and selling paint and related products for 20 years from its base in the Czech Republic. And […] Read more »
