Interviews WILLIAM J. MURRAY BECOMES PRESIDENT OF TEKNOR APEX COMPANY January 29, 2013 by plasticsinfomart PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., January 28, 2013: Teknor Apex has appointed William J. Murray as its new president, the company announced today. He succeeds Jonathan D. Fain, who remains CEO and becomes chairman of the board. William Murray will be responsible for the company’s worldwide compounding businesses. Teknor Apex operates twelve manufacturing facilities in the U.S., […] Read more »
Industry THE ITALIAN MACHINERY OUTLOOK January 29, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Promoted and supported by the Italian plastics and rubber processing machinery and moulds manufacturers’ Association (ASSOCOMAPLAST) a new Technical Committee, called 270 Plastics and Rubber Machines, has been activated recently by ISO (International organization for stan-dardization). The Secretariat of such Committee has been given to UNI (Italian organization for standardiza-tion, Ms Paola Visintin) and the […] Read more »
Material News DSM delivers 10 years of success with Akulon Ultraflow solutions January 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart DSM is celebrating a decade of customer successes with its Akulon® Ultraflow extra-high flow polyamide 6 in a wide range of applications. Akulon Ultraflow polyamide 6 flows up to 80% faster than standard grades and enables injection molding cycle times to be cut by up to 25%, all with no significant loss of mechanical properties […] Read more »
Market News Egypt’s local PE market continues to rise on supply issues January 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart In Egypt, local PE markets recorded very noticeable increases with prices recording up to three digit hikes, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Players have been complaining for some time about the difficulty in obtaining US dollars and the increasing exchange rate parity which makes importing difficult. Meanwhile, the local producer SIDPEC maintains their […] Read more »
Industry LANXESS to build new pigment plant in China January 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Investment of EUR 55 million 150 new jobs Global pigment production network expanded Urbanization as growth driver Sustainable due to innovative production process Leverkusen/Ningbo – German specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its global production network for inorganic pigments in China. A new high-tech facility for premium iron oxide red pigments is being constructed at […] Read more »
Material News Product News Holfeld put the brains and the beauty into their latest unveiling -the pluS range of r-PET/PE poultry and fish packaging January 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Holfeld Plastics, one of Europe’s foremost rigid plastic packaging manufacturers has added to its range of sustainable trays for poultry and fish products with the unveiling of a range of r-PET/PE poultry and fish trays. This latest introduction adds to the acclaimed rPET and PP S2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 ranges of poultry and […] Read more »
Market News Update on the progress of Turkey-South Korea Free Trade Agreement January 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart According to the official gazette, the Turkish Parliament issued a law as of January 24 that they found the internal approval procedure conducted by the Ministry of Economy for the free trade agreement (FTA) signed with South Korea on August 1, 2012 appropriate. A source at Turkey’s Ministry of Economy told ChemOrbis that this approval […] Read more »
Material News Levapren in aircraft galleys: flame-retardant and robust January 28, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Flying around the world – safely Leverkusen – Floor coverings used in long-range airliners must meet a wide range of strict requirements, including for safety reasons. This naturally applies in particular to products that need to be fitted in aircraft galleys. With their new Duroflex and Durofloor floor coverings, engineers from the highly renowned rubber […] Read more »
