Recycling News Southeast Asian PP prices remain stable on slow demand June 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart TAIPEI: The PP prices in South east Asian markets are reported to have been stable during the week as slower demand prevented any up move in prices. According to Taiwanese traders, the prices are expected to remain stable over the short term throughout the remaining month. A change in trend can happen during the month […] Read more »
Recycling News New York's PS ban faces fierce protests by restaurants June 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart NEW YORK: The move by New York City administration to ban the use of polystyrene foam products has led to fierce protests by the eateries, whose business is feared to be badly affected. The bill introduced by the NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg claims to address a major environmental issue, as the PS foams are not […] Read more »
Category Menu Culture Changes Drive Auto Design June 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart While the need for improved fuel efficiency hangs over the automotive industry — especially with the impending CAFÉ standards — there are also cultural changes that direct design decisions. Stephen Jockusch, Siemens PLM’s vice president for automotive industry strategy, outlined the company’s auto design focus at last week’s Siemens PLM User Conference. The three principles […] Read more »
Material News DSM Dyneema wins Soldier Technology Award June 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart DSM Dyneema today announced that its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema, has been named the winner of the Soldier Technology Award’s Best Light-Weight Protective Product for the Soldier category. Richard Gunters, Key Account Manager EMEA, DSM Dyneema, received the award at a ceremony in London, the UK on June 12. The […] Read more »
Industry Evonik launches 10th Composites Project House to develop lightweight material systems June 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Evonik Industries recently launched its 10th project house to develop new materials and system solutions for the lightweight construction sector. The new Composites Project House, primarily based in Marl, Germany with a branch in Darmstadt, will focus on automotive and aviation applications and applications in the domain of renewable energies. “Our aim in setting up […] Read more »
Material News Ticona's Fortron FX4382T1 receives USFDA and EU approval for food contact applications June 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, announced that its Fortron FX4382T1 polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) complies with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union (EU) food-contact regulations. “This unreinforced grade is formulated to deliver long-term durability over the life of components found in food handling applications, including conveyor systems for food processing,” […] Read more »
Category Menu Moto-Electra claims world record for all-electric vehicle trans-continental crossing June 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Moto-Electra, an electric motorcycle developer based in the US, announced that it has set a coast to coast world record for electric vehicles (EV) by making a trans-continental run in 3.5 days (84.5 hours). The record’s verification is available through James Madison University personnel who monitored the ride, as well as on-board data acquisition systems. […] Read more »
Product News H. B. Fuller introduces new laminating adhesive for faster fill of food packages June 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart H. B. Fuller Company, an adhesive supplier based in the US, introduces the Flextra Fasta SF9700/XR1000, its latest laminating adhesives for flexible packaging converting. According to its announcement, the new material offers fast cure time and fast time to fill safely with food, even for difficult applications, such as barrier-to-barrier laminating compared without sacrificing appearance […] Read more »
