Category Menu ATOS ScanBox by GOM now available in three sizes March 7, 2013 by plasticsinfomart • Turnkey plug & play measuring cells for 3D digitizing and inspection The ATOS ScanBox 6130 for components with a diameter of up to three meters is the newest addition by Gesellschaft für optische Messtechnik (GOM) to its ATOS ScanBox series, which now comprises three versions, and its largest model so far. The fully equipped […] Read more »
Market News PVC sentiment shifting in Asia March 7, 2013 by plasticsinfomart PVC sentiment is beginning to shift in Asia owing to slumping upstream markets and the decision of a major regional producer to step back on their prices for March according to the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Trading activity is said to be limited as many buyers are sticking to the sidelines while waiting for a […] Read more »
Recycling News Susan Graff to join Resource Recycling Systems management team March 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart MICHIGAN: Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) has announced the addition of Susan Graff as a new Principal and Vice President of Global Corporate Sustainability. Susan will join Anne Johnson to contribute to the growth of Global Corporate Sustainability practice. The huge investment made by RRS in this sector shows its commitment to this growing field that […] Read more »
Recycling News Beverage majors challenge NT recycling scheme March 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart SYDNEY: Major beverage companies Coca-Cola Amatil, Schweppes Australia and Lion Pty Ltd have challenged the cash for containers recycling scheme introduced by the Northern Territory. As per sources, the combined application filed by the three companies is under consideration of the Federal Court. The Federal Court is expected to consider the application today. The cash […] Read more »
Industry K 2013 online ticket shop to start in end of March March 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The official website of K 2013 have changed to a new design while the exhibitors database has already gone online, says the show organizer Messe Düsseldorf on March 4. Since the release of the online catalogue, the number of visits has shot up to about 110,000 in January and February, says the organizer. In the “Companies […] Read more »
Material News Omipa with a focus on automotive, pipe and packaging industry March 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Italian extrusion machinery supplier Omipa is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. At CHINAPLAS 2013, the company will focus on the following topics.Regarding the automotive industry, Omipa provides complete co-extrusion lines for co-extrusion sheets in ABS, PC and other thermoplastic materials. These materials have been used for years as body parts for small and large […] Read more »
Processes Kobusch UK ready for rPET expansion with EREMA/SML inline sheet March 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Kobusch UK, a member of Sun Capital Partners, Inc, is set to conclude its planned expansion in the field of recycled PET (rPET) early in 2013 with the installation of a new inline sheet facility from EREMA and SML at its Stanley, the UK plant. The system will enable Kobusch UK to produce 100% […] Read more »
Industry SABIC sponsors Arab Forum on Anti-Commercial Fraud, Counterfeiting and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights March 6, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) sponsored the Third Arab Forum on Anti-Commercial Fraud, Counterfeiting and Intellectual Property Rights Protection, being held in Riyadh under the aegis of Saudi Customs from March 3-5. As the good sponsor of the event, SABIC was presented an honorary plaque on the opening day of the event by Dr Ibrahim […] Read more »
