Product News Ppure – THE SOLUTION IS CLEAR September 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart A unique ultra-clear polypropylene-based material from RPC Tedeco-Gizeh is enabling fresh and convenience food suppliers to enhance brand image, emphasise product quality and create effective on-shelf appeal. The new Ppure containers offer excellent transparency to provide a cost-effective alternative to the more traditional APET formats, with their clarity ensuring that products are presented to their […] Read more »
Industry Styron Attains Responsible Care Certification September 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BERWYN, PA – September 5, 2013 –Styron, a leading global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, achieved Responsible Care® certification, following the completion of a third-party audit of the company’s environmental, health, safety and security (EH&S) management systems in August. The Responsible Care Management System® (RCMS®) certification, places Styron’s Environment, Health and […] Read more »
Industry Double bill of innovations for pipe manufacturers September 11, 2013 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart In addition to the new solEX GL series, the Infrastructure Division of battenfeld-cincinnati, Bad Oeynhausen/Vienna is presenting two more novelties for pipe manufacturers at this year’s K: the new helix-63-5 VSI 5-layer pipe die and the RTA 250+ automatic pipe cutter. With these two machine components, the extrusion specialist caters to the market demand for […] Read more »
Category Menu New ENGEL Microsite and app for K 2013 September 10, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Efficiency is set to be the main theme at K 2013, and it can now become a key part of visitors’ preparation before the event as well. Through a new microsite and an exclusive app, ENGEL has already started to inform the international injection moulding industry about innovations that will be on display and activities […] Read more »
Industry K-Tron to Operate under the Coperion K-Tron Brand September 10, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Stuttgart, September 2013 – Effective October 1, 2013, K-Tron, a global leader in feeding, dosing, and pneumatic conveying equipment and systems, will operate under the brand name Coperion K-Tron. Coperion was acquired by US-based Hillenbrand, Inc. in December 2012. K-Tron has been a part of Hillenbrand’s Process Equipment Group since 2010. “Operating under the Coperion name is a […] Read more »
Product News NEW TECHNOLOGY OFFERS ENHANCED HOT-FILL PERFORMANCE September 10, 2013 by plasticsinfomart PET packaging solutions specialist APPE has further enhanced its range of bottles for hot-fill food and beverages with the introduction of a technology that delivers improved filling, greater design flexibility, lighter weight and smoother walls. Launched after an 18 month development period, the new Active Hinge for APPE’s Heat Set bottle range features a multiple […] Read more »
Industry Songwon demonstrates environmental stewardship with its first Sustainability Report September 10, 2013 by plasticsinfomart • Songwon is committed to contributing to sustainable global economic growth • Songwon’s Sustainability Report fully complies with GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Ulsan, Korea – September 5, 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) is pleased to announce it has completed its first Sustainability Report. The Songwon Sustainability Report is an organizational report that gives information […] Read more »
Market News Tight supply, firmer costs push up spot propylene prices in Europe September 10, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Spot propylene prices gained ground in Europe over the past week in line with the firmer upstream markets as well as tight propylene supply in the region, stemming from a number of maintenance shutdowns as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Crude oil futures on the NYMEX rose 2.7% last week, exceeding the $110/barrel threshold […] Read more »
