Processes VISI Speeds Up Helmet Mould Work July 25, 2013 by plasticsinfomart VISI software played a vital role when the need arose to replace a safety helmet’s one-piece plastic component for an innovation comprising four high precision and stable injection moulded parts. The component had to be lighter, and its production, including the downstream assembly work, automated as far as possible to reduce the unit costs. A […] Read more »
Industry Six new industrial parks likely to push Indian plastic sector growth July 25, 2013 by plasticsinfomart NEW DELHI : The Indian government has announced its decision to set up six new plastic parks as part of the ongoing five-year plan which runs from 2012-2017. This is in addition to the four parks which are already under construction, thus making the total number to ten. Announcing the decision during a seminar held […] Read more »
Recycling News British firm unveils innovative coffee cup recycling technology July 25, 2013 by plasticsinfomart LONDON : James Cropper plc-the UK Holding company has unveiled a new facility to recycle disposable coffee cups into high quality paper products. The technology separates out the plastic incorporated in the cups, thus leaving paper pulp that can be used to produce premium quality paper products. Kendal-based James Cropper opened the new £5m facility […] Read more »
Industry DuPont plans to part company with its Performance Chemicals segment July 25, 2013 by plasticsinfomart DuPont is realiging its leadership team to accelerate its integrated science execution and is planning to sell its Performance Chemicals segment, the company announced recently. James C. Collins, Jr, who currently leads the Industrial Biosciences business, will become Senior Vice President, reporting to DuPont Chairman and CEO Ellen Kullman, and will oversee the Industrial Biosciences, […] Read more »
Industry Asiamold 2013 to be held in September with over 400 exhibitors expected July 25, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The latest edition of Asiamold, the Guangzhou International Mould & Die Exhibition, will be held from 24 – 26 September 2013 at Poly World Trade Centre Expo in Guangzhou, China. According to the organizer, Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt, the exhibition plans to occupy 20,000sqm of exhibition space, and is expected to have over 400 exhibitors […] Read more »
Material News Teijin Teams with Kogakuin Univ. for World Solar Challenge July 25, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Tokyo, Japan, July 25, 2013 –The Teijin Group announced today that Toho Tenax Co., Ltd., the core company of the group’s carbon fibers and composites business, and GH Craft Ltd., also a member of the Teijin Group, have supported Japan’s Kogakuin University in developing a car made with carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the […] Read more »
Category Menu APS INTRODUCES LATEST BONDABLE-TO-POLYETHYLENE TPE GRADES FROM MAXELAST July 25, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Romulus, MI (July 24, 2013) – A new series of overmolding (OM) grades of Maxelast® TPEs for bonding onto PE used for handles, grips, cosmetic cases and other applications is now available from APS (Alliance Polymers and Services LLC). APS is the exclusive North American distributor of Polymax Maxelast TPEs, the largest producer of TPEs […] Read more »
Industry Organizational Development Expert Joins Milacron LLC as Chief Human Resources Officer July 25, 2013 by plasticsinfomart O’Leary brings 30 years of experience building high-performing teams to support company’s growth Cincinnati, Ohio, July 24, 2013 – Milacron LLC, a global plastics industry leader with the widest range of plastics processing equipment, technologies and services in the world, has appointed an accomplished organizational development expert and counseling psychologist as Corporate Vice President and […] Read more »
