Machinery News Enhanced cost-efficiency and precision in molding liquid silicone rubber July 30, 2013 by plasticsinfomart At K 2013, ELMET will emphasize its role as an internationally active full-system supplier for the entire field of injection molding two-component liquid silicone rubber (LSR). One highlight will be the company’s new generation TOP 3000 two-component metering systems, which are now available in a front-loading (TOP 3000 F) or side-loading (TOP 3000 S) version to make optimum use […] Read more »
Market News Asian PET prices firm up on costs July 30, 2013 by plasticsinfomart In Asia, PET prices saw increases on the back of the higher upstream markets as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Feedstock costs including PTA, PX and MEG, indicate increases when compared to early July levels and this situation strengthens sellers’ hands on lifting up their prices. Spot PTA and PX costs recorded increases of […] Read more »
Industry Toho Tenax Strengthens Operations in India and ASEAN July 30, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Tokyo, Japan, July 29, 2013 – Toho Tenax Co., Ltd., the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, announced today the establishment of Toho Tenax Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore to strengthen group business operations in India and the ASEAN region, where the demand for carbon fiber is expected to increase […] Read more »
Material News Total unveils the second Supertough 22ST05, the newest member of the Lumicene® Supertough family, for the industrial film sector July 30, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Following the recent successful launch of Supertough 32ST05 in flexible packaging, which enables 25% thinner but stronger films, Total now brings a 2nd grade aimed at the industrial film sector, Supertough 22ST05. Lumicene® Supertough family of metallocene polyethylene is a breakthrough for multilayer film structures that embraces the industry need for easy to process, high-performance, […] Read more »
Industry GN Thermoforming Equipment Names Industry Veteran Matthew Knight to Technical Services Position July 30, 2013 by plasticsinfomart CHESTER, NOVA SCOTIA, July 26, 2013 –GN Thermoforming Equipment, a leading manufacturer of servo-driven, roll-fed thermoforming machines for production of food packaging, has announced the appointment of Matthew Knight as technical services manager. Knight, a 14-year plastics industry veteran, has relocated from the United Kingdom to GN’s manufacturing headquarters in Chester, Nova Scotia. Knight will […] Read more »
Industry KHS PET event a great success July 30, 2013 by plasticsinfomart More than 100 delegates experience PET expertise “A successful event where extensive expertise was communicated in concentrated form while focusing on groundbreaking innovations which provide real added value” was the unanimous verdict of those who took part in the KHS PET event. More than 100 international KHS customers visited the pioneering event which started with […] Read more »
Machinery News Fascination PUR – Hennecke at the „K“ July 26, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Hennecke at the K Trade Fair, 16 – 23 October 2013, Düsseldorf / Hall 13, Booth B63 Hennecke GmbH has successfully been developing polyurethane processing machinery and equipment for over 60 years. At this year’s K Show in Düsseldorf, the traditional company based in Sankt Augustin near Bonn will present a new metering machine called […] Read more »
Industry Sajjad Karim MEP to Speak at BPF’s PVC Event July 26, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Sajjad Karim MEP is to deliver the keynote address at the upcoming PVC seminar on the topic of ‘Regulations – meeting targets and easing the burden’. He will draw on his experience as the European Parliament’s representative on the VinylPlus Monitoring Committee. Entitled ‘PVC Products: Promoting Social Responsibility in Procurement Decision Making’, the seminar will […] Read more »
