Product News MF-Folien introduces first film made from DSM’s EcoPaXX April 3, 2013 by plasticsinfomart DSM reports enthusiastic response to EcoPaXX – the green performer Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announced today that its development partner MF Folien GmbH in Kempten, Southern Germany, successfully introduced a new polyamide film, which is based on DSM’s bio-based EcoPaXX® polyamide 410. MF Folien is a leading expert in […] Read more »
Product News Foster Expands Nano-Reinforced Polymer Product Range for Medical Devices April 3, 2013 by plasticsinfomart PUTNAM, CT, USA – (April 2, 2013) – Foster Corporation, a leader in custom polymer compounds for medical devices, now offers nano-reinforced composites for minimally invasive devices, such as catheters, with reinforcement loadings up to 30% by weight. Nano-reinforced compounds with high filler loadings provide substantial increase in physical properties of the base resin while […] Read more »
Material News Clariant accelerates the move to waterborne coatings with sustainable additives solutions April 3, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Innovative technology for more environment- and performance-focused coatings Highly efficient UV stabilizer dispersions from Clariant boost durability and UV protection Muttenz, April 2, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces innovative Hostavin® light stabilizer solutions to make waterborne coatings the new high-performance and more environmentally-oriented option for exterior protective applications, previously an […] Read more »
Industry Songwon appoints Thomas Schmutz as Director of Global Technical Service April 2, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Ulsan, Korea – April 2, 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group has announced that as of April 1, Thomas Schmutz has taken over the role of Director of Global Technical Service from Joachim Bayer, who moves into a strategic business management role. Songwon is committed to becoming the supplier of choice through delivering better quality, better […] Read more »
Recycling News Florida maintains 30% recycling rate in 2011, says DEP report April 2, 2013 by plasticsinfomart WASHINGTON: The recently released data by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) indicates that recycling rates have remained steady in 2011. The annual Solid Waste Management Report is based on information provided by the 67 counties in Florida. According to the report, 23 counties achieved a recycling rate of 39% or more. There were […] Read more »
Recycling News Operation Cyclone sweeps across illegal waste sites April 2, 2013 by plasticsinfomart LONDON : The officers of Environment Agency (EA) visited more than 60 suspected sites across England on March 28th in an attempt to identify illegal waste crimes. In what the EA calls it a ‘day of action’, over 100 officers visited sites simultaneously to carry out investigations. The surprise inspection exercise was code named ‘Operation […] Read more »
Market News Global styrene markets end March on a soft note April 2, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Moving into April, global styrene markets in Asia, Europe and the US ended the past week on a softening trend as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Spot values recorded losses in all three regions towards the end of the week on Thursday right before players entered the Easter Holiday on Friday with the largest […] Read more »
Processes Wittmann Battenfeld introduces new IMIW internal welding process April 2, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Austria-based machinery supplier Wittmann Battenfeld introduces the new In-Mold Internal Welding (IMIW) internal welding process, which makes it possible to insert-mold parts with a gas and waterproof protective layer. This process is of special interest for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. With its ability to transmit an extremely large volume of information within a minimum […] Read more »
