Recycling News Global plastic film demand may touch 71 million tonnes by 2020 : Ceresana August 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BERLIN : The market analysts at Ceresana sees the global demand for plastic films to grow at an AAGR of 3.7% to touch 71 million tonnes by 2020. The strategic focus of the study was on flexible films that are used for application areas such as packaging sector. The German research firm states that […] Read more »
Product News BASF to present new subwoofer packaging for Adam Audio at FachPack 2013 August 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BASF will be displaying its range of specialty particle foams for packaging applications at the FachPack trade fair in Nuremberg. Among the exhibits will be molded parts made of E-por for the protective packaging of subwoofers made by the German manufacturer Adam Audio. The handmade devices in the Sub8, Sub10 and Sub12 model series were […] Read more »
Material News Disorder can improve performance of plastic solar cells, a Standford University study reveals August 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart A study done by Standford University found that disorder at the molecular level will actually enhance the performance of plastics polymers, which could speed up the development of low-cost, commercially available plastic solar cells. “People used to think that if you made the polymers more like silicon they would perform better,” said study Co-Author Alberto […] Read more »
Market News EU join forces with 48 companies, investing 3.8 billion euros in bio-based economy August 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The European Commission has proposed a 3.8 billion euro Public Private Partnerhsip (PPP) on bio-based industries, in order to accelerate the commercialization of bio-based products in Europe. EU will invest 1 billion euro and the industry, comprising 48 companies including Novozymes will invest 2.8 billion euro from 2014-2020 to boost market uptake of new bio-based […] Read more »
Market News Platts: global petrochemical prices up 12% year on year in July August 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Prices in the global petrochemicals market rose slightly in July to US$1,319 per metric ton (/mt) in July, according to the just-released monthly Platts Global Petrochemical Index (PGPI). The average PGPI price in July was up 0.5% from June, following a month-over-month price rise in May. However, on a year-over-year basis, petrochemical prices were up […] Read more »
Market News Spot ethylene prices gain ground in Asia despite tumbling crude August 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Spot ethylene prices in Asia gained ground ahead of public holidays in Singapore on August 8 and 9 in line with reduced availability as well as higher derivative prices amidst weaker energy markets as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Crude oil futures on the NYMEX tumbled 4.2% from August 1 to reach approximately $103/barrel […] Read more »
Machinery News The Full Range of Extrusion Equipment W&H presents 8 operating extrusion lines August 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart K 2013 gives W&H the perfect opportunity to present not only extrusion equipment, but also its entire range of machinery for the production and converting of flexible packaging at the show in Düsseldorf and at its simultaneous EXPO at the company’s headquarters in Lengerich, just 1 ½ hrs by car from Düsseldorf. The main attraction […] Read more »
Category Menu New Multi-Delices yogurt maker made with Eastman Tritan copolyester August 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart US-based Eastman Chemical Company says household equipment manufacturer Groupe SEB from France has chosen its Tritan copolyester to produce the container of the new Multi-Delices yogurt maker. “We made the right decision when choosing Eastman Tritan copolyester for this extension of our yogurt maker product line,” said Patrick Charles, Project Manager, Groupe SEB. “We chose […] Read more »
