Machinery News BOY exhibits two efficient injection machines March 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Dr. Boy GmbH & Co. KG will be represented by two injection molding machines at CHINAPLAS 2013. Along with a BOY 35 E equipped with the energy-efficient servo-drive, a two-component application will be shown. A two component application can be realized on any injection molding machine, says BOY. By using several injection units, multiple component […] Read more »
Material News Bayer to present PU dispersions at European Coating Show 2013 March 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Bayer Material Science will present its new polyurethane (PU) solutions at the forthcoming European Coatings Show 2013, to be held in Nuremberg, Germany from March 19-21.The German specialty chemicals company has developed dispersions and starting formulations for environmentally compatible coatings that provide protection for mobile electronic devices such as smartphones, tablet PCs and laptops. “Electronics […] Read more »
Recycling News Teijin develops wet-strong printing paper from 100% recycled polyester March 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Teijin’s ECOPET recycled polyester fiber is used in a wide range of products, including apparel, uniforms, interior items such as curtains and carpets, industrial materials such as tents, banners and filters, and civil engineering materials. It develops the paper in collaboration with Nisshinbo Postal Chemical Co, Ltd. According to Teijin, the new printing paper is […] Read more »
Industry Ferromatik Milacron granted BS OHSAS 18001 certificate on health and safety March 12, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Ferromatik Milacron announced that it has been BS OHSAS 18001 certified for health and safety, adding the accreditation to existing ISO 9001 certification for quality management and the ISO 14001 certification for environmental management. The Occupational Health and Safety Assessment System (OHSAS) standard was developed by the British Standards Institution in cooperation with various certification […] Read more »
Industry ExxonMobil projects to deliver 1 million oil-equivalent barrels by 2017 March 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Exxon Mobil Corporation anticipates major project start-ups will deliver 1 million oil-equivalent barrels over the next five years, Rex W Tillerson, Chairman and CEO, said at the New York Stock Exchange on March 6. Production of crude oil and other liquids is expected to increase by an average of 4% per year between 2013 and […] Read more »
Machinery News ELEKTRON Builds on Milacron’s Broad Array of All-Electric Injection Molding Machines March 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Batavia, Ohio – March 11, 2013 – For those plastics processors seeking a mid-size all-electric injection molding machine, look no further – Milacron announces the arrival of the new ELEKTRON, the latest addition to the company’s broad all-electric offer. The ELEKTRON will make its debut on display and in operation at Milacron’s 2013 Open House, […] Read more »
Industry FKuR achieves certification according to GKV Code of Conduct March 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Willich, March 2013 – In December 2012, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH was certified as one of the first bioplastic producers according to the GKV Code of Conduct. Since its inception, FKuR has attached great importance to social responsibility, not only by developing sustainable products, but also by adhering to the highest moral and ethical principles in dealing […] Read more »
Processes Eriez Display Magnetic Processing Equipment at Powtech 2013 March 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd have announced their presence at Powtech in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany from 23-25th April 2013 in hall 4, stand 421. Eriez’ experienced technical team will be on hand to discuss how Eriez Magnetic Separators, Metal Detectors and Vibratory equipment can help enhance and develop existing and new process lines in […] Read more »