Processes Illig's UA 100g sheet processing machine suited for production of Varioboxx carrier box parts April 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Illig’s UA 100g sheet processing machine is being used to produce the transparent inserts suited to be placed into Varioboxx, a new type of KLT box manufactured by Varioplast Konrad Däbritz GmbH, according to the Germany-based thermoforming machine supplier.The components of the patented Varioboxx are manufactured in two different processes. The open carrier box only […] Read more »
Industry Beta LaserMike shows complete measurement systems April 9, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Beta LaserMike, a global provider of precision measurement and control solutions, will showcase its latest non-contact measurement solutions for pipes and tubes industry. The UltraScan system is a powerful ultrasonic gauge that provides non-contact measurement of product wall thickness, eccentricity, diameter, and ovality. It is capable of measuring products with wall thicknesses down to 25μm […] Read more »
Market News European olefin costs lose further ground in early April April 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart During the first week of April, spot olefin prices recorded renewed decreases in Europe mainly triggered by lower energy and naphtha costs as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. In addition to the falling upstream chain, subdued demand from the derivatives market that resulted in adequate to long supplies also pushed spot ethylene and propylene […] Read more »
Industry DME Company Invests Millions on Leading Edge Machining Technology April 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Madison Heights, Mich.—DME Company, a leading provider of mold technologies to the plastics processing industry, is investing millions of dollars to maximize precision and quality for its products, with the recent purchase of three new machining systems and plans to buy six more new machines later this year. The new machines include: Two vertical CNC […] Read more »
Material News Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. Group unveils SBHPP and establishes footprint in India April 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart New identity for High Performance Plastics Business Unit Setting-up of new company in India New website www.sbhpp.com Genk, Belgium – April 8, 2013 – Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. Group today unveils a new identity for its High Performance Plastics Business Unit to customers around the world. From April 8, 2013 the companies forming the business unit […] Read more »
Processes Colormax Systems, K-Tron and Rotex with New Test Lab Facilities in China April 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Wuxi, China – Colormax Systems, K-Tron and Rotex can now offer a fully equipped test lab at our plant in Wuxi, China. Tests of process materials will help to answer critical process questions and determine the best configuration of the conveying, feeding or screening equipment for a particular product or group of products. Our consulting […] Read more »
Market News Naphtha prices spoil the mood in polymer markets April 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The revival in crude oil prices two weeks ago had given some hope to polymer sellers that costs would lend a hand in preventing a further downward fall in polymer prices as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. However, during the same period, spot naphtha costs continued their downward trek. A weak European market, combined […] Read more »
Recycling News Australian EPS recycler targets boost in exports to Asia April 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BRISBANE : Polystyrene Recycling Queensland (PRQ)-an expanded polystyrene recycler based in Australia is aiming to double its exports to Asian countries. PRQ operates five granulators at Queensland and northern New South Wales regions. The granules are transported to PRQ’s compacting plant, nine miles south of Brisbane’s central business district, where they are compacted into recyclable […] Read more »
