Industry Global market for 3D printing is projected to reach US$4.5 billion by 2018, says GlA May 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Global market for 3D printing is projected to reach US$4.5 billion by 2018, driven by the development of innovative printing techniques, expanding application areas and declining cost of systems and consumables, according to the new comprehensive global report “3D Printing: A Global Strategic Business Report” by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA). Market outlook in the […] Read more »
Industry NGR establishes new representative office in Taiwan May 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Austrian-based Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR) has opened a representative office in Taiwan as part of its global expansion plans.Situated in Taipei’s business district, the representative office is being led by Martin Hehenberger, an Austrian citizen who has been living in Taipei since 2001. NGR says the Taiwan plastic industry has been growing strong over […] Read more »
Breaking News Category Menu Modern outdoor water safety gear made possible by plastics, says CPIA May 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Lightweight, durable, water-resistant plastics are now the norm in modern safety gear for swimming, boating, and other water fun, says Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA). For backyard swimming pools, a fence may not provide adequate safety for kids and pets. A well-secured, heavy-duty plastic cover can help prevent accidental drowning when the pool is not […] Read more »
Industry Dow Corning receives two LFI Innovation Awards May 6, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Dow Corning, a silicone supplier based in the US, has received two Lightfair International (LFI) Innovation Awards.As said, Dow Corning defeated 307 contenders to win the Technical Innovation Award. In addition, two products, Dow Corning MS-1002 and MS-1003 moldable silicones, won the Best Product in Lightfair’s Non-Luminous Components and Specialty Hardware category out of 15 […] Read more »
Category Menu Rockwood Pigment's Solaplex Yellow to Orange inorganic pigments receives USFDA approval May 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Rockwood Pigments from the US announced that its Solaplex range of bright Yellow to Orange inorganic pigments based on Color Index Pigment Yellow 216 has been granted a Food Contact Notification (FCN1252) by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), effective April 3 2013. The recent approval from the USFDA opens up new formulating options in colored […] Read more »
Product News Five packaging companies joint forces to establish the world's sixth largest plastics packaging company May 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Five leading packaging companies in North America and Europe announced on May 2 the intention to combine in order to operate as one global leader under the banner of Exopack Holdings Sarl, a new Luxembourg company.According to the announcement, the combined business will have 63 plants, 8650 employees and aggregate revenues of more than US$2.5 […] Read more »
Industry Nordson brings its patent pending new EPC extrusion coating die to CHINAPLAS May 6, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Nordson EDI has completely re-engineered its EPC edge bead-reducing extrusion coating die, yielding a more robust system that is easier to operate and cuts back substantially on downtime for width changes and cleaning, The patent pending EPC system showing at CHINAPLAS 2013 will incorporate: 1) an Autoflex VI automatic gauge profile control; 2) an Ultraflow […] Read more »
Industry Gasmet dealers rewarded for FTIR success May 4, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Finnish FTIR manufacturer Gasmet recently invited its distributors from around the world to attend a training event at a country house hotel outside of Helsinki. During the event, awards were given to the best performing companies and all delegates were treated to a wealth of traditional Finnish hospitality which included a jump into a frozen […] Read more »
