Industry METAV 2014 again on course with more registrations August 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart METAV, the international trade fair for manufacturing technology and automation, will be opening its doors in Düsseldorf from 11th to 15th, March 2014. According to the organizer VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association), registration numbers at present are significantly above the level for the 2012 edition. Apart from the shining exhibits, there will be a […] Read more »
Machinery News Engel demonstrates energy-efficiency for closure caps production at drinktec 2013 August 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Engel Austria will show up at drinktec 2013 with a focus on maximizing output with minimum energy consumption. An Engel e-cap 3440/380 with a 72-cavity mold by the Austrian toolmaking specialist z-moulds will demonstrate the production of 1.8g closure caps for still water (UCL Design 28 mm PCO 1881). The Engel e-cap series injection molding […] Read more »
Material News PolyOne unveils new Versaflex CE TPE for consumer electronics market August 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation, has unveiled its new Versaflex CE thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for applications in consumer electronics. The Versaflex CE series can come as standard or custom-made form. PolyOne says it offers consumer electronics products a combination of performance, visual appeal and physical aspects. With this new TPE, designers […] Read more »
Industry Celanese signs MoU with PetroChina to develop synthetic fuel ethanol in China August 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Celanese Far East Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Celanese Corporation, announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the development of synthetic fuel ethanol with PetroChina Company Limited (PetroChina), Under this arrangement, the two companies will collaborate to jointly develop synthetic fuel ethanol opportunities in China utilizing Celanese’s proprietary […] Read more »
Industry Demag Plastics Machinery (Ningbo) to expand production capacity in China August 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH from Germany, and its Chinese subsidiary Demag Plastics Machinery (Ningbo) Co. Ltd. are planning an expansion of their annual production capacity in China from 650 to 1,000 injection molding machines. Sumitomo (SHI) Demag is investing about 7 million euros in the expansion of production capacity. Demag Plastics Machinery (Ningbo) […] Read more »
Market News Turkey’s PE market set for new hike attempts for September August 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Widespread talk about a new round of PE hike attempts arose among buyers and traders in Turkey this week. Many players reported that a major Saudi Arabian producer is set to issue increases on their September offers with a different regional producer already voicing their sell ideas with $30/ton increases over August. Additionally, some players […] Read more »
Market News Indonesian polymer players complain of depreciating local currency August 23, 2013 by plasticsinfomart This week, polymer players in Indonesia have been complaining about the fall in the local currency, the rupiah, which has disrupted trade. Sellers commented that buyers are more concerned with getting a favorable exchange rate this week than the price of the polymer and converters are concerned about raising their end product prices to keep […] Read more »
Industry Delcam’s 45,000th customer is PT Astra Honda Motor from Indonesia August 22, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Delcam is pleased to announce that it has added the 45,000th customer for its range of CADCAM software – PT Astra Honda Motor in Indonesia. The customer recently ordered seats of the PowerMILL CAM system and PowerSHAPE design software from the Delcam Indonesia subsidiary, plus the Delcam Electrode and FeatureCAM Wire EDM programs. A plaque […] Read more »
