Category Menu Increasing Electronics Reliability With Conformal Coatings March 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The increasing value that consumers place on their electronic devices has heightened awareness of those devices’ reliability. It has also spurred a greater emphasis on, and demand for, protecting these electronics against possible damage from environmental factors. This demand, in turn, is driving unprecedented growth and breadth in the use of conformal coatings. More types […] Read more »
Machinery News ENGEL supplies BMW's Leipzig factory with system solutions March 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Outstanding efficiency and maximum flexibility – the new injection moulding system solutions supplied to BMW’s Leipzig factory by ENGEL AUSTRIA meet both of these requirements. They will be used to manufacture lightweight components for car body shells. “Lightweight construction and injection moulding are key concepts for meeting the increasing demands of the transport and mobility […] Read more »
Market News Higher March monomer contracts fail to revive demand in Europe March 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart In Europe, March monomer contracts settled with increases over February levels for propylene, ethylene and styrene. These increases were in line with the higher spot market levels witnessed during February, especially for ethylene and propylene. March propylene contracts settled €55/ton higher on the back of the higher naphtha costs as well as the €50/ton increase […] Read more »
Market News Plastic bag ban blamed for increase in retail theft March 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart First it was an increase in E. coli caused by reusable cloth or non-woven bags after plastic bags were banned in San Francisco. Now, we learn that in Seattle the bag ban in that city, instituted in 2012, is being blamed for a big increase in retail theft. According to an article in the Seattle […] Read more »
Market News Oil down after US posts stronger jobs growth March 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil fell Monday after a stronger jobs growth in the U.S. sparked speculation of an earlier end to the Federal Reserve’s loose monetary policy. Benchmark oil for April delivery was down 23 cents to $91.72 a barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. […] Read more »
Material News Hawkeye Manufacturing uses AOC resins in spa production March 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Spa producer Hawkeye Manufacturing and resin supplier AOC have collaborated to produce one of the largest, most complex single-piece spa liners on the market. The Bossetti combination spa and hot tub from Barefoot Fitness Spas is a 2000-gallon tub with seating for five adults, 37 stainless-steel spa jets, 6 adjustable-flow swim jets, flow fountains and […] Read more »
Material News BASF introduces PET foam for wind turbine blade production March 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BASF is introducing a polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-based structural foam with the trade name Kerdyn® for use in wind turbine blade production. As core material, PET foams offer exceptionally good mechanical properties and have a wide range of compatibility in terms of processing, BASF reports. With its ability to withstand very high temperatures and its very […] Read more »
Industry McLaren P1 to launch at Geneva Motor Show March 11, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart McLaren Automotive has released the final facts and figures for the McLaren P1™ ahead of the car’s global launch at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Following the company’s global launch in 2010, UK-based McLaren Automotive introduced the 12C and 12C Spider. In line with its plan to introduce a new model each year, it unveiled […] Read more »
