Industry Polyurethane resins speed up production of wind turbine blades March 13, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart A recent Bayer MaterialScience project shows that the use of the company’s polyurethane infusion resins could significantly reduce cycle times for the manufacture of wind turbine blades. “The use of polyurethane resins could reduce the cycle time per blade from 16 to 24 hours currently to 7 to 8 hours, thus significantly increasing productivity,” reports […] Read more »
Recycling News Connecticut Recycling initiative craves modernized techniques March 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The Connecticut administration has joined hands with various state departments and leaders to announce the formation of Recycling Market Development Council designed to strengthen the recycling efforts of the state. The announcement to this effect was made by the Governer of Connecticut Dannel Malloy along with state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner […] Read more »
Market News Capacity of bio-based polymers will triple to 12 million tons by 2020, nova-Institute reports March 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart According to nova-Institute GmbH’s latest report, the production capacity of bio-based drop-in PET, PE, PP polymers and the new polymers PLA and PHA will tripe to nearly 12 million tons by 2010. The German research company says considerably higher production capacity was found than in previous studies. The 3.5 million tons represent a share of 1.5% […] Read more »
Category Menu PolyOne Color Inspiration 2014 delivers vision of new movements in color March 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart PolyOne Corporation recently released the Color Inspiration 2014, a collection of six color palettes that deliver insights about global color experiences looking ahead to 2014. The palettes were developed to enable creative minds to consider color at the earliest stages of their development process, and inspire them as they seek to incorporate emerging color direction into […] Read more »
Product News Kraiburg to utilize Shell's Risella X process oil for commercial production March 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Kraiburg TPE, a producer of thermoplastic elastomers in Germany, is preparing for commercial production using Shell Risella X, a process oil derived from Shell’s Gas to Liquid (GTL) technology. First tests by Kraiburg TPE showed improved compatibility in the TPE matrix due to the chemical structure of the oil. The company notes that this is a […] Read more »
Market News Egypt increases PP market share in Turkey March 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Egypt exported more than 11 thousand tons of homo PP to Turkey in the first month of 2013, which was a record high on a monthly basis for the country, according to ChemOrbis Import Statistics. Having been the fourth largest import PP supplier of Turkey throughout 2012, Egypt moved up to the second place in […] Read more »
Recycling News EU issues Green Paper to discuss management of plastics waste March 13, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The European Commission has recently published a Green Paper on plastic waste to launch a structured discussion about how to make plastic products more sustainable throughout their life cycle and reduce the impact of plastic waste on the environment. The current EU environmental legislation doesn’t specifically address the particular challenges posed by plastic waste. The Green […] Read more »
Industry CMD introduces new bag machine and winder March 13, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart CMD, US-based designer of rotary bag making machines, will introduce a new bag machine and winding system at CHINAPLAS 2013. The CMD 864 Global Bag Machine and Winder has the advantages of continuous-motion sealing at an economical price. It is equipped with proven-robust technology that is simple to operate, has low maintenance requirements, quick changeover […] Read more »
