Category Menu Composite development from Ramfoam April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The RP8 from Rega is a new “skeletal” design turntable offering groundbreaking levels of performance and style. A critical component of the RP8 is the skeletal plinth, a composite structure utilising a featherweight, nitrogen expanded, closed cell, polyolefin foam core sandwiched between two layers of phenolic resin. Stiffer and seven times lighter than the weight […] Read more »
Industry Vinnolit PVC Specialities for China April 17, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The PVC producer Vinnolit takes part in Chinaplas for the first time. The international plastics trade fair, which is leading in the Asian region, will be held from 20 to 23 May 2013 in Guangzhou, China. As global leader in speciality PVC, Vinnolit has been active in the Chinese market for many years. “China is […] Read more »
Industry Chiller remote gets cooling efficiency under control April 17, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Designed to optimise performance and efficiency, the new TFC remote control from IsoCool allows Eurochiller TFC water process chillers to be monitored around the clock from the comfort of any office located within a 100m radius. This innovative quality control system exploits a wireless LAN connection that allows servers to dial-in automatically from a PC […] Read more »
Breaking News Product News Foodservice packaging industry forecasts growth April 16, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Currently, one of the hot button issues for foodservice single-use packaging is the proposed polystyrene ban in New York City, which is stirring many emotions on both sides. Still, in a time where bans or restrictions are being discussed, suppliers of foodservice packaging are optimistic about the year ahead. The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) found […] Read more »
Market News Falling upstream costs pull Asian olefin prices down April 16, 2013 by plasticsinfomart In Asia, spot olefin markets witnessed a new round of drops heading into the second half of April mainly driven by the bearish upstream chain as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Declining crude oil prices and spot naphtha costs exerted an extra downwards pressure on the sentiment and pushed more buyers out of the […] Read more »
Breaking News Category Menu Detroit Electric Unveils 'World's Fastest' Electric Sports Car April 16, 2013 by plasticsinfomart An electric car company with a rich history is rolling out a racy new EV that will be its first in 74 years. Detroit Electric, which shipped its last electric car in 1939, will relaunch sales in August with an EV that accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 3.7 seconds and hits a top speed […] Read more »
Recycling News Chinese polymer imports plunged to five year low in February April 16, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BEIJING : The recent data published by the Chinese Customs suggests that the polymer imports by the country during the month of February declined sharply to touch 5 year lows. The country’s total imports of polymer during February were 910,000 tonnes. It is for the first time in five years that the imports have slid […] Read more »
Recycling News The success story of Knoxville curbside recycling program April 16, 2013 by plasticsinfomart WASHINGTON: The recycling volumes have nearly doubled-a clear indication of the thumping success of the Knoxville curbside recycling program. The new household recycling program launched in October 2011 had registered 13,200 households initially. The number of households crossed 20,000 by December 2011. In terms of volume, the curbside program which averaged between 4500 to 5000 […] Read more »
