Processes Pick n’ Mix Free Cooling Maximises Efficiency January 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Plastic Film manufacturers will be blown away by the AIR MIX KIT, the latest energy-saving device from process cooling specialists, IsoCool. Designed specifically for air blown film extrusion processes, the AIRMIX KIT is an intelligent energy saving device, which automatically mixes ambient air from inside and outside ambient the factory, as well as via the […] Read more »
Industry DSM DYNEEMA OPENS NEW ASIA PACIFIC TECHNICAL CENTER January 12, 2013 by plasticsinfomart 1st Independent Ballistics Testing Facility in Singapore New heart of Asia operations will provide increased support to regional customers The Netherlands, 11 January 2013 – DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber branded as Dyneema®, officially opened its new Asia Pacific Technical Center in Singapore today. The 2.500 sq […] Read more »
Industry Major project for refrigerator production successfully completed January 11, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart With the delivery and commissioning of 4 systems for the production of refrigerator inner liners, the Freilassing company Kiefel has successfully completed a major project. The delivery comprised 4 thermoforming machines, supplied to a renowned German refrigerator manufacturer. Kiefel has enjoyed success with compressed air forming and vacuum forming machines for the production of interior refrigerator […] Read more »
Market News PP prices rising on a global scale January 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart PP prices in many parts of the world are showing a bullish trend in January in the wake of firmer feedstock costs and limited availability, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Buyers in several regions have also come to terms with the fact that PP prices are not likely to face downward pressure for […] Read more »
Industry New MuCell seminars scheduled for 2013 January 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart At the end of November 2012, 130 representatives of plastics processing firms visited the ENGEL AUSTRIA technology centre in Schwertberg to learn about the possibilities of MuCell foam injection moulding. The seminar – arranged by ENGEL together with Trexel and other partners – had a capacity crowd. ENGEL will continue the highly successful series of […] Read more »
Material News Solvay Specialty Polymers Announces Availability of Solviva® Biomaterials in China January 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart ALPHARETTA, Ga., January 10, 2013 – The SolvivaÒ Biomaterials line of high-performance plastics for implantable applications – manufactured by Solvay Specialty Polymers – is now commercially available in China, the company has announced. The biomaterials line, previously available in the U.S. and Europe, is targeted to meet growing demand in the Chinese market, complementing Solvay’s […] Read more »
Industry Taco van der Maten to Serve on ASTM International Board of Directors January 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., January 10, 2013—Taco van der Maten, product manager for X-ray fluorescence at PANalytical in Almelo, the Netherlands, has been elected to serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. A member of ASTM International since 2006, van der Maten is chairman of ASTM Committee F40 on Declarable Substances in […] Read more »
Industry Hexagon Metrology UKopensnew Precision Centre January 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The metrology company celebrates the opening of a new facility in Chester On 9th January Hexagon Metrology UK celebrated the opening of a new Precision Centre in Chester, North West England. During the event Mr. Richard Noble OBE, Project Director of the BLOODHOUND Project, kicked off proceedings by cutting the ribbon and welcoming guests into […] Read more »
