Industry SAVE FOOD: Messe Düsseldorf and FAO define their cooperation for the coming years June 4, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Messe Düsseldorf and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) have reached an agreement on their continued cooperation on the SAVE FOOD initiative for the coming years. Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, and Daniel Gustafson, Deputy Director-General, Operations at FAO, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this […] Read more »
Breaking News Product News ExxonMobil's Vistamaxx PBE being used to improve impact strength of sports drink bottles June 4, 2013 by plasticsinfomart LH Plus Sdn Bhd, a manufacturer of consumer plastic products based in Malaysia, uses Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomer (PBE) from ExxonMobil Chemical to improve the impact strength of its new sports drink bottles made with random copolymer polypropylene (RCP). LH Plus was exploring the addition of an impact modifier to strengthen the bottle, so that the […] Read more »
Category Menu Feds Launch Metals Lightweighting Institute June 4, 2013 by plasticsinfomart President Obama says the federal government is launching competitions to kickstart three more manufacturing innovation institutes, including one focused on Lightweight and Modern Metals Manufacturing Innovation. As part of the White House’s ongoing efforts to encourage investment in US companies, and make US manufacturers more competitive, these centers will be key components in the administration’s […] Read more »
Industry RocTool to sell an exclusive License for Aerospace applications June 4, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart For the first time ever, RocTool is offering a major aerospace leader the possibility to use their Heat & Cool technologies under an exclusive worldwide license. These technologies are already being used in the electronics, automotive and cosmetic industries. One major Aerospace Group will benefit from RocTool technologies RocTool will auction an exclusive, worldwide license […] Read more »
Material News Chinaplas 2013: Styrenics make a stand in automotive June 3, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The use of styrenic resins in automotive interiors remains widespread in Europe due to its excellent paintability according to Styrolution (Ludwigshafen), a leading supplier of such materials. It’s adhesive bonding to thermoplastic polyurethanes is another plus when used in high quality vehicle interiors according to Tetsuo Kobayashi, Senior Manager, Automotive at Styrolution Southeast Asia (Singapore). […] Read more »
Industry Chinapas 2013: Songwon speaks on auto, China market, and business focus June 3, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Polypropylene (PP) is a key material in the quest to lightweight automobiles but it needs to be properly stabilized. Automakers realize this according to Philippe Schlaepfer, EVP of Corporate Development at Korean additives supplier Songwon Industrial (Ulsan), to the point whereby the company now enjoys direct access to automakers as part of an “integrated consortium” […] Read more »
Material News Arkema's high performance materials used to build trimaran for renowned boat race June 3, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Arkema’s materials were used to build the trimaran of skipper Lalou Roucayrol, Arkema–Région Aquitaine, which will participate in the upcoming Route des Princes race. According to its announcement, Arkema is the main sponsor and supplier this 15.2m long “Formula 1 craft of the Ocean” building project. The cockpit window and the glazing shielding the two […] Read more »
Material News Cytec Coating Resins establishes new Identity as Allnex June 3, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The divestiture of the Coating Resins business of Cytec Industries has joined funds affiliated with Advent International and operates as Allnex from June 1 onwards. The search for a name began with an employee contest in November 2012 that generated more than 300 possibilities. Those names were brainstormed further and advice from a leading branding […] Read more »
