Market News White reigns in global auto popularity stakes January 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart White/white pearl dominated the global automotive color popularity ranks for the second consecutive year, according to the 2012 DuPont Automotive Color Popularity Report, released recently. Black/black effect moved into second place in the global ranks in 2012, largely due to the increased popularity in the Asia Pacific market as this color has a worldwide perception […] Read more »
Product News New packaging report: Concerns and opportunities are interconnected January 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Today’s economic uncertainty means corporations are looking inward for new efficiencies and economies of structure with tactics including reorganizations, consolidations, lean manufacturing and sustainability strategies, according to PMMI’s report on the Vision 2020 focus groups it conducted during Pack Expo 2012. The focus group consisted of executives from Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs) companies who noted several […] Read more »
Material News Thai Acrylic Fibre and Sanitized AG form alliance for co-branding January 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Thai Acrylic Fibre Co Ltd (TAF) and Sanitized AG announce the signing of a co-branding agreement and licensing program for Amicor fibers. Presented under the slogan “Breathe easily and relax”, Amicor will unveil its new Biocidals Product Directive (BPD) compliant fibers and yarns at Heimtextil 2013 in Frankfurt, January 9-12, 2013. Sanitized is a Swiss […] Read more »
Market News 7 Russian PVC producers and Suppliers Violated Competition Law: Says Russian Authority January 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart According to the latest news from the European Plastic industry, 7 different Russian PVC suppliers and producers have violated Russian competion law. The notification was issued by Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has ruled that seven Russian PVC producers and suppliers violated competition law by concluding a cartel agreement to share out PVC production and […] Read more »
Industry PTi Targets Southeast Asia and India as Key Growth Markets for Sheet Extrusion Systems January 8, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart AURORA, Ill., January 7, 2013 – Processing Technologies International (PTi), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance sheet extrusion machinery, has identified Southeast Asia and India as key growth markets for its machinery and named two leading manufacturers’ representatives to serve its interests in those regions. Kenda Technologies Pte Ltd., based in Singapore, will serve as […] Read more »
Industry Vero Software Acquires Sescoi International January 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Vero Software, a leading provider of CAD/CAM/CAE solutions is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sescoi International, an industry specialist for 2D to 5-axis NC machining with its WorkNC product suite. The acquisition of Sescoi International firmly establishes Vero as the world’s largest and number one CAM specialist. The acquisition will provide the platform to […] Read more »
Material News News from Leafield Environmental – Smart-E bin Exhibits Recycling Credentials January 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart A new method of producing litter and recycling bins from recycled polymer, developed by Leafield Environmental, is becoming a hit with corporate organisations and education establishments alike, wishing to demonstrate their green credentials in line with Corporate Social Responsibilities. Manufactured by Leafield Environmental, these Smart-E™ bins are rotationally moulded from 90% recycled chips of MDPE […] Read more »
Product News News from Leafield Environmental – Bollards Explained in Print January 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Leafield Environmental, the Wiltshire based street furniture manufacturer has produced a new six page, full colour bollard selector that details its complete range of highway bollards in a simple brief format. All Leafield bollards are rotationally moulded from a durable thermoplastic polymer in a wide range of colours. They are reported to withstand extremes of […] Read more »
