Category Menu Material News Metal Replacement Gains Velocity in Automotive January 21, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Think there are no more metal-to-polymer conversions left in automotive design? Think again. Materials development efforts in the past several years that were aimed at raising stiffness, impact, and heat resistance have succeeded on all counts. Combine that with the increasing sophistication of automotive designers, who are pushing the envelope on material selection as they […] Read more »
Product News Rubber Sheet Roll introduces rubber sealing strips for distribution January 21, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Rubber Sheet Roll, LLC, which manufactures and distributes rubber sheets and rubber rolls, introduces Rubber Sealing Strips for distribution. Neoprene rubber is a popular multipurpose synthetic rubber which has a wide range of both industrial and consumer applications. Rubber weather strips are very resistant to the elements and are useful for both indoor and outdoor functions, […] Read more »
Product News US plastic bottle manufacturing industry demonstrates a trend toward acquisitions January 21, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Modest improvements are set to occur for plastic bottle manufacturers over the next five years, says IBISWorld. Modest improvements are set to occur for plastic bottle manufacturers over the next five years, as future demand for bottled beverages takes off. Besides, industry operators will continue to benefit from economies of scale due to the recent rush […] Read more »
Processes Long fiber RIM process delivers massive lightweight roof components January 19, 2013 by plasticsinfomart S-based processor is using what’s dubbed as the world’s largest long fiber injection system to manufacture a two-piece roof made of polyurethane for agricultural machinery. A long-lasting paint surface is applied directly in the mold using IMP (in-mold painting) in a fully automated process. German machine builder KraussMaffei ((Munich) delivered the machinery which employs a […] Read more »
Industry US medical device manufacturing industry continues to grow January 19, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Medical device manufacturers will continue to benefit from the aging US population, while the influx of newly insured people due to the healthcare reform bill will drive up demand for industry products. During the five years to 2012, the revenue of the industry is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 1.2% to […] Read more »
Product News Omya to be a distributor of DuPont Titanium Technologies’ products January 19, 2013 by plasticsinfomart DuPont Titanium Technologies, the world’s largest manufacturer of titanium dioxide, announced a new distribution agreement with Omya, Inc. Omya, through its subsidiary companies, will become a national distributor and represent DuPont Titanium Technologies’ products in all 50 U.S. states as well as Western Canada. Omya, founded in 1884 in Switzerland, is a worldwide distributor of […] Read more »
Industry Beer in PET, Sacmi to unveil the latest developments at UPAK 2013 January 19, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Continuing its pioneering stance, the Group flies to Moscow to present the latest technological and plant engineering innovation Complete plants for the production and filling of PET bottles: a real revolution launched by Sacmi in 2011 that will step up a gear at this year’s Moscow-held UPAK fair with the presentation of new developments. The […] Read more »
Recycling News The John Lewis Partnership is developing a ‘closed loop’ waste plastics strategy in partnership with Liverpool-based recycler Centriforce Products January 19, 2013 by plasticsinfomart According to latest news from the European plastic industry, The John Lewis Partnership is developing a ‘closed loop’ waste plastics strategy in partnership with Liverpool-based recycler Centriforce Products. According to reports from various sources the collaboration was initiated to recycle various plastic wastes that released from John Lewis and Waitrose shops into useable products. The […] Read more »
