Industry Clariant expands its range of organic pigments and polymer soluble dyes for sustainable and safer solutions in the plastics industry November 7, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Unique offer of Low Halogen Controlled (LHC) pigments and dyes for the plastics industry Comprehensive range of organic pigments to accelerate the replacement of lead chromate pigments Sustainable product and service-oriented solutions support customers’ compliance with increasing safety requirements Muttenz, November 6, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, helps its customers to […] Read more »
Market News Are local PP prices poised for a 5th month of increases in China? November 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Following four consecutive months of increases, China’s local PP market opened the month of November on a firm note. Sentiment is firm in the country, mostly driven by concerns over supply tightness. Players are divided about the medium term supply outlook as some production units are set to come back on-line soon while international sellers […] Read more »
Industry DSM DYNEEMA TO ACT AGAINST TRADEMARK INFRINGERS AT A+A SHOW November 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The Netherlands, 6 November 2013 – Third parties using the Dyneema® brand at the A+A show without DSM’s permission received an official warning, if necessary this will be followed up with legal action.DSM Dyneema, the producer of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber branded as Dyneema®, has taken immediate corrective action against infringement of its […] Read more »
Recycling News US EPA fines Missouri based plastics packaging firm November 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart CHESTERFIELD : The Missouri-based Pretium Packaging LLC has agreed to pay the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a sum of over $75,000 towards fines to settle alleged violations involving fluorine emissions. The allegations were charged against the company’s two plastic bottle manufacturing facilities-one of them is presently closed. According to the EPA, Pretium Packaging LLC […] Read more »
Recycling News Regina recycling contractor refuses to accept plastic bags November 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart WASHINGTON: The Regina recycling facility of Emterra has announced that it would not process plastic bags. The recycling contractor company stated that the items are too difficult for the operation to handle. The company announcement has raised protests among residents. The residents are paying higher fees but still denied quality service. The neighboring Saskatoon’s recycling […] Read more »
Recycling News Geo-Tech opens its second plastics recycling facility in Ohio November 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart CLEVELAND: Plastics recycler-Geo Tech Polymers has announced opening of their second recycling facility in Ohio. The new 123,000 square foot facility is located in Waverly, Ohio, 60 mile south of Columbus and an hour south of their current facility in Westerville. The company plans to run one line in Westerville and two lines in Waverly. […] Read more »
Industry Wittmann Battenfeld highlights micro injection molding technology at Compamed 2013 November 6, 2013 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Wittmann Battenfeld will demonstrate its expertise in the field of medical technology, especially micro molding, at the forthcoming Compamed 2013.The company is exhibiting two micro injection molding applications. One will be on display at the Wittmann Battenfeld booth, the other at the booth of Microsystems UK. An opto-electronical application will be shown at the company’s […] Read more »
Industry Parts2clean 2013 cleans up with record exhibitor and visitor count November 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart parts2clean 2013, which ran from 22 to 24 October in Stuttgart this year, boasted 264 exhibitors, which is a 15% increase from 2012, and is an all-time record for eleven seasons. The total visitor count was 4,982, up just on 14% from 2012. The highlight of the exhibition was a bilingual expert forum, attracting a […] Read more »
