Market News Lower American PVC prices disappear in Mediterranean November 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Lower American PVC offers faded away in Turkey owing to the recent hike attempts starting from late last week as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. The shifting sentiment boosted price inquiries and led to firm expectations for new US prices although some players questioned the sustainability of this trend given the approaching year-end and […] Read more »
Industry Borealis’ third quarter net profit improves in a market that remains soft November 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart • Borealis announces a net profit of EUR 131 million in the third quarter of 2013, an improvement over the third quarter of 2012 • Sale of Melamine Process Technology to Urea Casale SA • Martijn van Koten joins the Borealis Executive Board • Borouge 3 expansion gaining momentum as preparations begin for start-up in 2014 Borealis, […] Read more »
Industry DME Offers Expanded Mold Design Options with New 3-Plate Extension Bushing Sizes November 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Components save material, reduce cycle time and help prevent runner hang-ups Madison Heights, Mich. — Moldmakers now have greater flexibility in their mold designs with the addition of two larger sizes to DME’s 3-plate extension bushings product line. The two new sizes are available with machine nozzle spherical radii of ½-inch and ¾-inch, and offer […] Read more »
Material News Solvay Specialty Polymers Unveils New Ultra-High Molecular Weight Grade of KetaSpire® PEEK November 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart KetaSpire® KT-810 Delivers Greater Ductility and Toughness than Current PEEK ALPHARETTA, Ga., November 7, 2013 – Solvay Specialty Polymers has announced the commercial introduction of a new ultra-high molecular weight grade of KetaSpire® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) that offers greater ductility and toughness than standard high-molecular weight PEEK products. The grade was developed to meet the demands […] Read more »
Product News SUN RISES ON HANDY TRAVEL SIZE November 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Well-known Ladival® sun protection products are now also available in a practical 30ml bottle, developed by RPC Kutenholz In collaboration with Stada GmbH of Bad Vilbel, as a handy size for travellers. RPC Kutenholz has been producing the 200ml bottles for the high quality sun protection products for many years, and is delighted to extend […] Read more »
Industry Solvay reinforces its leadershipin automotive cooling systems with new Technyl®solutionforThermal Management November 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart polyamide solutions and worldwide leader in materials for engine cooling systems, introduces an innovative hydrolysis and road salt resistant Technyl®eXtengrade which broadens its product offering for demanding automotive thermal management systems. Initially developed for Japanese and Korean carmakers, this new material demonstrates high chemical resistance to calcium chloride, the preferred road salt used in countries […] Read more »
Industry Drinktec: Made-in-Sacmi solutions take centre-stage November 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Widespread appreciation of complete Sacmi Beverage lines and, more specifically, the new CPB LINK dynamic buffer have ensured Sacmi’s successful return from Munich ahead of the Interpack fair in Düsseldorf. Drinktec 2013, the main European processing, bottling and packaging fair for the drink and liquid food industries has now come to a close and Sacmi […] Read more »
Industry PLASTISUD and ENGEL open for further partners Efficient cap solutions for China November 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart For more than a year, PLASTISUD and ENGEL have bundled their competencies in the manufacturing of caps for water and soft drinks under the Green Cap Join venture, offering tailored turnkey solutions for the Chinese market. To do justice to the increas-ing demand in China, the two companies have agreed to discontinue the exclusivity of […] Read more »
