Material News Using carbon nanotubes in thermoplastics August 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The European Commission co-funded project TANOCOMP has developed an e-learning programme focusing on the processing of carbon nanotubes (CNTs).The training is designed for thermoplastics and focuses on the extrusion and injection moulding processes. The online training programme developed by the European experts will be available free of cost from October onwards. The TANOCOMP (Training on […] Read more »
Recycling News New York City to charge 10 cent fee on plastic and paper disposable bags August 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart NEW YORK : The New York City Council proposes to collect a mandatory 10 cent fee on every plastic and paper carry bag at retail stores and grocery outlets across the City. The Council intends to reduce the hazards of plastic bag waste in an attempt to create healthier living environment. According to the proposed […] Read more »
Recycling News El Cerrito Council votes to ban plastic bag and polystyrene foam August 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart NEW YORK : The El Cerrito City Council voted in favor of banning use of single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam. The first reading on both the bans was passed with 4 votes in favor and none against and 1 abstention. The final vote is scheduled to take place on September 17th. The bans will take […] Read more »
Industry Best Paper Award winners announced for 2013 SPE ACCE August 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The organizing committee for the SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE) has announced the three Best Paper Award winners for the group’s 13th annual show, to be held from September 11-13 in Detroit, the US. All three winners come from the Virtual Prototyping & Testing of Composites technical session. They are Thierry Malo, Engineering […] Read more »
Product News Viridflex film helps to increase shelf-life of fresh produce August 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Working with Ultimate Packaging and QV Foods, ASDA has become the first retailer to launch Viridiflex packed potatoes into UK stores this summer, which has significantly increased the shelf-life of Extra Special Cornish Crystal Potatoes when compared with conventional packs. Viridiflex film works by drawing moisture away from fresh produce, creating an environment that can […] Read more »
Breaking News Dutch universities team up with AkzoNobel to create world's fastest human-powered vehicle August 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Two Dutch universities team up with AkzoNobel in an attempt to smash the world speed record for a human-powered vehicle. The Human Power Team from Delft Technical University and the Free University of Amsterdam plan to exceed the current record of 133km/h with their VeloX3 recumbent bicycle, which features an ultra-light coating developed by Akzonobel’s […] Read more »
Industry Innovia Films invests 20 million pounds to expand BOPP film capacity August 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Innovia Films, a division of Innovia Group, announced a 20 million pound investment which includes the installation of additional biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film capacity and a new gas turbine at its UK site. Work will commence immediately and the new capacity is expected be fully commissioned in 2015, which will boost the company’s global […] Read more »
Material News TOPAS Advanced Polymers' New COC Film Grade Fills Performance Gap with High Heat Stability and Robust Extrusion Performance August 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart FRANKFURT, Germany, August 27, 2013 – TOPAS Advanced Polymers’ new film extrusion grade of cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) fills an important performance gap by delivering a unique combination of greater heat stability and robust extrusion performance. TOPAS® 7010F-600 is the company’s latest film extrusion resin, featuring a glass transition temperature of 110°C and strong extrusion […] Read more »
