Industry Husky announces global leadership changes aimed at enhancing customer service and support May 7, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BOLTON, Ontario – Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced changes within its global leadership team to provide more focused, dedicated levels of service and support to customers in the core markets of hot runners and beverage packaging. Gerardo Chiaia will take on the new role of President, Hot Runners. Keith Carlton has been named Vice […] Read more »
Industry Solvay Marks 15th Anniversary of Solef® 60512 PVDF Resin in Flexible Risers and Flowlines for Oil & Gas May 7, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BOLLATE, Italy, May 6, 2013 – Solvay Specialty Polymers is celebrating its 15th anniversary as the global supplier of Solef® 60512 polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin for the oil and gas industry. Since its commercial development in 1998, Solef® 60512 has become the material of choice for demanding applications such as flexible risers, umbilicals, pipe liners, […] Read more »
Material News Sigmatex secures automotive contract May 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Carbon fibre fabrics manufacturer Sigmatex says that following technical collaboration with a major automotive OEM and an automotive Tier 1 supplier, it has won the first in a number of contracts. “Through the dedication and innovation of the Sigmatex technical team working in partnership with the OEM and Tier 1 supplier, we have again managed […] Read more »
Industry Element acquires Delsen Testing Laboratories May 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Element Material Technology has acquired US composites lab, Delsen Testing Laboratories, strengthening its position within the aerospace composites testing market. Delsen, is based in Glendale, California.“The primes are focusing their R&D budgets increasingly towards composite materials,” notes Charles Noall, President and CEO of Element. “As a result, the purchase of one of the most highly […] Read more »
Industry TMP introduces automatic composites moulding system May 6, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart TMP Inc has designed an automatic composite moulding system with a series of four hydraulic presses for heating and cooling, integrated with a central hydraulic and electrical system that operates all presses independently. An automation system moves the mould through the press system, increasing production rates and reducing production costs.TMP explains that the system features […] Read more »
Recycling News Global plastic pipe demand to reach 23 million metric tons by 2017 May 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart NEW YORK : According to recently conducted studies, the global demand for plastic pipes is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.The demand is expected to grow at annual rate of 6.2% from 2012 to 2017. The growth in demand is significantly higher when compared to the period between 2007 and 2012. The global […] Read more »
Category Menu Architects Make Curves With Carbon Composites May 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Along with Shanghai and Hong Kong, Dubai is one of the world’s cities where some highly unusual buildings are being designed and built. Many of these have curved shapes that are difficult or impossible to realize in heavy building materials like concrete, steel, and glass. Composites, which engineers are using to build spacecraft, seawalls, and […] Read more »
Market News Middle Eastern May PP and PE announcements revealed to Egypt May 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Middle Eastern producers have started to reveal their new May prices to Egypt with decreases in line with market expectations as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. However, despite the decreases, players still do not find the new prices affordable, pointing to the ongoing currency and liquidity issues.First, a major regional producer approached the market […] Read more »
