Machinery News PTi appoints new representatives in India and Southeast Asia January 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Processing Technologies International (PTi), a global manufacturer of high performance sheet extrusion machinery, has identified Southeast Asia and India as key growth markets for its machinery and named two representatives to serve there. Kenda Technologies Pte Ltd, based in Singapore, will serve as a sales agent for PTi’s broad range of sheet extrusion systems in […] Read more »
Industry High level of EU qualifications reached for the manufacture of medical devices January 9, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The production of medical devices is subject to a number of the most stringent regulations and conditions. “Certification DIN EN ISO 13485 is an indispensable prerequisite for the qualified production of complete systems, such as the mixing and dosing systems for bone cement (picture),” explains Friedrich Echterdiek, managing director at Spang & Brands GmbH based […] Read more »
Industry Q-Lab's European Accelerated Lab Is Now Fully Accredited January 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Q-Lab, the worldwide leader in weathering test equipment and exposure testing, is proud to announce that their accelerated testing laboratory in Saarbrücken, Germany is now accredited to ISO 17025. Q-Lab welcomes the approval following a comprehensive audit by A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation), one of the world’s premier laboratory accreditation bodies. Q-Lab’s European Accelerated Lab […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Amcor's Novel ROPP Finish Design Extends Use of Aluminum Screw Cap PET Bottles to Spirits Market January 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart New 1.75L and 750ml Stock Bottles are Premium Options That Deliver Light Weight and Smooth Conversion from Glass ANN ARBOR, Mich., January 8, 2013 – Amcor Rigid Plastics has expanded the use of its unique roll-on pilfer-proof (ROPP) finish design for aluminum screw-cap PET bottles to meet growing market demand for premium packaging for the wine and spirits segments. […] Read more »
Industry BECK Kunststofftechnik – successful with latest injection molding technology from WITTMANN BATTENFELD January 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart BECK Kunststofftechnik, based in Vellmar near Kassel/Germany, supplies its customers from many different industries quickly and reliably with high-quality plastic parts. They are manufactured exclusively on injection molding machines from WITTMANN BATTENFELD. BECK Kunststofftechnik, established in 1976, follows primarily a concept of flexibility and diversity in manufacturing its products. At BECK, everything comes from a […] Read more »
Market News Global spot olefin markets enter 2013 on firm note January 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Spot olefin prices recorded some increases during the first week of January in global markets including Europe, Asia and the US although it was a relatively short week due to the New Year holiday, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Higher energy prices and restricted spot availability in several regions supported rising ethylene and […] Read more »
Category Menu Chevy Volt Owners: We'd Do It Again January 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart A parade of electrified vehicles, including the Chevy Volt, dominated a new Consumer Reports survey asking car owners if they would buy their cars again. The Volt finished first in the category of small cars, followed by the Toyota Prius C and Nissan Leaf. Three hybrids — the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Prius, and Toyota Prius […] Read more »
Category Menu Daimler Funds 3D Printer for Auto Production January 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart We’ve told you how Airbus and South African aerostructure manufacturer Aerosud are teaming up to develop 3D printing methods for large aircraft parts made of titanium. Now automaker Daimler AG has funded the development of a large build volume additive manufacturing (AM) system for use in automotive production. The research, which resulted from a partnership […] Read more »
