Industry LANXESS on track with EPDM project in China October 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Cologne/Geleen/Shanghai – LANXESS is progressing according to plan with the construction of its world-scale EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) plant in Changzhou (Jiangsu Province), China. The German specialty chemicals company is investing EUR 235 million in the plant – the largest investment the company has made in China to date. Some 45 percent of the […] Read more »
Industry “Sanner. Protecting Health.” – 100 percent focus on packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical industry October 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Sanner GmbH unveils new appearance at CPhl Worldwide in Frankfurt/Main (booth 41D69) Bensheim / Frankfurt/Main, 24 September 2013 – Sanner GmbH has set its strategic focus entirely on pharmaceuticals. With its new claim “Sanner. Protecting Health.” the company underlines the expansion of its leading position in the product areas; Test Strip Packaging, Pharmaceutical Desiccant Packaging, […] Read more »
Product News NEW PLASTIC PET AEROSOL IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO METAL October 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart PET packaging specialist APPE has launched a plastic aerosol that provides a lower cost alternative to tinplate or aluminum cans.The new pack called ‘SprayPET’ is ideal for a variety of personal care and home care products, such as creams, shaving gels, sun tan lotions, hair care products, polishes and surface cleaners. The 335ml PET aerosol […] Read more »
Breaking News Category Menu New large granulator also swallows “big chunks” October 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Gentle on recycling material, despite high performance Hellweg Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG has extended its successful 600 series granulator at the upper end. The new M 1500/600 version is able to offer enormous torque due to the high stability of the entire machine housing and the heavy duty rotor, which is produced entirely from […] Read more »
Product News APPE Wins Horners Bottlemakers Award 2013 October 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart APPE’s ThermaLite® Hot-fill, Pasteuriseable PET Jar has been confirmed as the winner of the Horners Bottlemaker Award 2013.The ThermaLite® PET jars demonstrate excellence in design and innovation. The jars are able to hot-fill at temperatures to 95 °C (previous industry maximum was 85 °C) and be pasteurised (previously not achievable with PET which is a […] Read more »
Material News VICTREX PEEK Offers a Secure, Durable and Cost Effective Solution for X-Ray Tablet Clamps October 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA USA – The versatility of VICTREX® PEEK polymer is demonstrated by its ability to replace metal in connection clamps for x-ray tablets. The high-performance thermoplastic is wear resistant, and being a dielectric material, functions as an excellent insulator in electrical connectors and cable applications for medical components and instrumentation. High-precision, injection-molded PEEK […] Read more »
Industry API at the K 2013 October 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BIO & BEYOND is API’s tagline for this year, their tenth time participating in the K2013 in Düsseldorf and this sums up the Mussolente company’s strategy based on growth in advanced polymeric materials with low environmental impact features. Ever since the very first thermoplastic compounds were developed, API has always stood above the rest, being […] Read more »
Product News KHS focuses on Bottles & Shapes program at trade show and presents lightweight thread as new feature October 1, 2013 by plasticsinfomart KHS’ vision is to be first choice in technology and service, a goal the company will once again be underlining at the K 2013 trade show for plastics and rubber. During the event in Düsseldorf, Germany, KHS Corpoplast and KHS Plasmax will be presenting innovative PET bottle design solutions in the field of PET expertise. […] Read more »
