Industry BPF Helps Push Mini Cooper in Dusseldorf October 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The British Plastics Federation has awarded its prestigious gold medal for services to the Federation to two highly respected figures in the UK PVC industry. At the BPF’s Annual Dinner the Federation’s President, Mike Boswell, presented the gold medals to Roger Mottram and Jason Leadbitter, both of Ineos ChlorVinyls. ‘Both Roger and Jason richly deserve […] Read more »
Industry SolVin Award winners highlight PVC sector’s innovation strengths, paving ways for industry future October 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Duesseldorf-Germany, October 22nd 2013 – New dimensions Water pipes, conveyor belts from recycled plastic and flax fabrics from nanotechnology, won the top prizes Tuesday at the fifth edition of the prestigious SolVin Award, honouring innovative solutions in the PVC sector tough economic environment. Leading the six awards at the ceremony, held during K2013, Spanish-based Molecor took the […] Read more »
Product News Upbeat gets into shape with Esterform packaging October 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart When UK based Volac’s The Good Whey Company was looking for a unique shape to give their new protein rich drink ‘Upbeat’ a creative identity with an outstanding presence on the store shelf, it approached Esterform. Esterform Packaging has a wealth of experience in the design and manufacture of custom-moulded bottle solutions and used these […] Read more »
Product News KM PACKAGING PICKED FOR PREMIUM READY MEAL RANGE October 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart KM Packaging Services Ltd has helped an award winning, high street supermarket chain to launch an innovative new range of premium ready meals in unique coloured aluminium trays, by providing a versatile, tailor-made film lidding solution. KM worked alongside several UK manufacturers to develop the sophisticated range of around 50 different trays with two different […] Read more »
Product News "Soletti and I – Always together!" Now offered in a convenient to-go cup October 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Austria’s most popular snack, Soletti Pretzel Sticks, satisfies the latest craze of on-the-go snacking in an innovative and convenient container. Austrian soccer legend, Herbert Prohaska, summarizes the benefits of the new Soletti Cup: “Who wants to eat crumbs anyway”? This innovative packaging manufactured by Greiner Packaging offers convenience in a product that meets the needs […] Read more »
Market News Spot naphtha holds firm in Asia, Europe despite weaker crude October 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Spot naphtha prices are tracking a mostly stable trend both in Europe and Asia this week and they are suggesting increases compared to early October levels despite the recent softening in the energy market as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Crude oil futures on the NYMEX declined by 1.2% for a second consecutive week […] Read more »
Market News Turkey, Egypt PP markets return from holiday October 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Due to a Muslim holiday celebrated last week, players were away from the market in Turkey and in Egypt during the whole of last week. In the Turkish PP market prior to the holiday, buyers were sidelined due to a softening trend in prices as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Import prices were lower […] Read more »
Industry K 2013: Songwon –Taking the lead in regulatory affairs and product stewardship October 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Ulsan, Korea – October 21, 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) is dedicated to sustainability which is clearly demonstrated in how it is meeting or exceeding stringent environmental and health & safety regulations and initiatives. This is being driven by a commitment to produce and sell products that use less of the Earth’s resources and […] Read more »
