Industry Ashland supplies Derakane resin to Russian LPG cylinder production plant August 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Ashland Performance Materials’ Derakane epoxy vinyl ester resin is a key ingredient in the composite liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage cylinders being produced by Rugasco in Russia. Rugasco, a joint venture between Autocomponent Russia and Hexagon Composites of Norway, recently opened a new plant in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, to tap into the Russian market for […] Read more »
Industry PPG gains GL certification for Suzhou Science and Technology Center August 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart PPG Industries’ fiber glass business has received certification from Germanischer Lloyd (GL), an international certification body in the wind energy industry, for technical competence in the field of mechanical and analytical testing at the PPG Fiber Glass Science and Technology Center in Suzhou, China. “This laboratory is outfitted – as are our technical centers in […] Read more »
Product News Compostable NatureFlex film adopted by Fair Trade organic tea company August 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart UK-based Innovia Films says its compostable cellulose-based material, NatureFlex NVR, has been chosen by French Fair Trade organic tea company, Les Jardins de Gaïa, to pack its range of organic teas in individual sachets. Jean Baptiste Dubois, Marketing of Les Jardins de Gaïa, notes, “We wanted to keep our product safe and in premium condition […] Read more »
Market News China's net oil imports will exceed the US by October, predicts US Energy Information August 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart US Energy Information Administration (EIA)’s Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) forecasts that China’s net oil imports will exceed those of the US by October 2013 on a monthly basis and by 2014 on an annual basis, making China the largest importer of oil in the world. The imminent emergence of China as the world’s largest net […] Read more »
Product News Moldmakers Save Time, Labor Costs with New Pre-Machined Insulator Sheets from DME August 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Madison Heights, Mich. — Moldmakers can now benefit from reduced labor costs with a new line of pre-machined high-temperature Insulator Sheets from DME. The Insulator Sheets, designed for standard mold bases, have the highest level of pre-machined features in the marketplace with locating ring clearance hole, assembly screw clearance holes, and insulator sheet mounting holes […] Read more »
Category Menu Delcam achieves record half-year sales in 2013 first half August 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart CADCAM developer Delcam is pleased to announce that the company achieved record sales for a six-month period during the first half of 2013. This latest result means that the company has set new record levels of sales in each of the last seven half-year periods. Sales to 30th June 2013 increased by 9% over the […] Read more »
Industry VETAPHONE – Corona and Plasma Surface Treatment adapted to Your Needs August 13, 2013 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart A lot has changed in the flexible packaging industry since VETAPHONE invented Corona Treatment 60 years ago. The demand for cost effective, high quality films is greater than ever and Vetaphone are committed to continuously developing new solutions that enables our customers to maintain their competitive edge. Vetaphone has an extensive portfolio of solutions for […] Read more »
Recycling News ISRI says it is 'quite concerned' about paper and plastic bag ban and fees August 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart WASHINGTON : The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) has openly opposed the efforts to ban or charge for recyclable paper and plastic bags. The ISRI in its policy announced Monday states that it always stands for the promotion of a market-based system for the trade of recyclable materials without restrictions or interference. The […] Read more »
