Breaking News Category Menu Spotlight on Plug-In Vehicles April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The past six months have been a hot time for plug-in vehicles. Automakers large and small have unveiled pure electric cars and plug-in hybrids, from Detroit Electric’s racy SP:01 to Fiat’s tiny 500e and Volkswagen’s fuel-sipping XL1. If there’s a lesson to be learned from all this recent activity, it’s that plug-in vehicles come in […] Read more »
Industry QAD achieves market leader position in ERP solutions for China automotive industry April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart QAD Inc., a global provider of enterprise software and services, announced the Automotive Edition of QAD Enterprise Applications has greater market share in China than any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, according to the report, China Automotive Industry IT Solutions 2012 – 2016 Forecast and Analysis, Doc #CN8037306U by Luke Fang, Research Manager at […] Read more »
Material News Bayer's polycarbonate sheets used in reconstruction project in Northern Japan April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart High performance polycarbonate (PC) sheets from Bayer MaterialScience have been used in an agricultural reconstruction project in the disaster area of Northern Japan, hit two years ago by earthquake and tsunami. The material is used in a new greenhouse of a local farming corporation called VEGi-Dream Kuhara. It has been set up by subsidiary companies […] Read more »
Processes Multivac to introduce new thermoforming packaging machine at IFFA 201 April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart At the forthcoming IFFA 2013, Germany-based Multivac will present a new R 685 thermoforming packaging machine, which is designed for running extra-wide films. The R 685 is designed for running films with a width of 830mm. The maximum film width running on Multivac’s standard machines was around 730mm. It is suitable for packing high volumes […] Read more »
Product News Illig exhibits faster thermoforming machines with higher quality April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart At this year’s CHINAPLAS, Illig will exhibit its RDM-K and RDK series automatic roll-fed thermoforming machines. The current 3rd generation RDM-K models are designed for the high-volume production of cups in diverse shapes and sizes from thermoplastic material stock. RDK series machines likewise rely on roll-fed material but produce bowls, trays and hinged packs of […] Read more »
Industry Machinery News New CEO for battenfeld-cincinnati USA and new Group Vice President April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Off to a good start with state-of-the art machinery and dedicated customer service After introducing its new name at NPE 2012, battenfeld-cincinnati USA has been continually building its strengths. The economic crisis of the past years has been successfully navigated and the company enjoys steady growth prospects. Central to its success is the new equipment […] Read more »
Category Menu Addex Inc.'s New Tandem External Gauge Control (TEGC) Delivers Greater Output April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart STOUGHTON, Mass., April 16, 2013 – Addex Inc., a leading global supplier of blown film equipment and components, has announced an enhanced automatic external gauge control (EGC) system for blown film extrusion lines. The new Tandem external gauge control (TEGC) system combines the gauge control efficiency of Addex’s EGC air ring with a bubble stabilizing […] Read more »
Product News NEW KM PACKAGING WEBSITE – TECHNICAL DETAIL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Market leading food packaging specialist KM Packaging Services Ltd has launched a new, easily navigable website focusing on its wide range of specialist lidding films for the chilled and convenience food market, and its flexible packaging materials for the confectionery and snack foods sectors. KM Packaging boasts nearly 30 years’ experience in the packaging industry, […] Read more »
