Industry Netherlands All Set to Become Bioplastics Hub January 7, 2013 by plasticsinfomart In an attempt to make the world free of plastic and plastic related chemicals, the Netherlands has the big plan to incorporate bio-plastic industry in the country. Reports from various sources say that the Netherlands is poised to become the bio-plastic hub of the world. The Dutch Government is all set to pump a huge […] Read more »
Industry WITTMANN BATTENFELD at the Medtec in Stuttgart January 7, 2013 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Injection molding machines from WITTMANN BATTENFELD – the optimal solution for medical technology At the Medtec in Stuttgart from 26 to 28 February, WITTMANN BATTENFELD will present its competence in medical technology, especially in micro technology, to interested trade visitors in hall 1, booth 1L52 In developing the electric machines of its PowerSeries, one main objective […] Read more »
Industry BIESTERFELD PLASTIC ENTERS THE NORDIC COUNTRIES January 7, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Effective from January 1st 2013 Biesterfeld Nordic AB, a 50/50 joint venture between the Swedish based family-owned Fred Holmberg & Co AB and Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH will start its activities from its central Nordic head office in Malmö, Sweden. Biesterfeld Plastic, currently holding the leading position in pan-European distribution of Standard & Engineering Polymers and Elastomers, came to […] Read more »
Processes Finland research center develops new technique for bio-based plastic packaging January 5, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The VTT Technical Research Center of Finland has developed a technology it believes will significantly improve the quality of bio-based plastic packaging and help reduce the world’s dependence on oil. VTT’s technique enables the production of the PGA monomer glycolic acid from bio-based materials more efficiently than ever before, according to Ali Harlin, professor at VTT’s […] Read more »
Material News Two-shot process integrates glazing with spoiler January 5, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Sabic’s Innovative Plastics business (Pittsfield, MA) is marking continued progress in the adoption of its polycarbonate (PC) glazing materials for automotive window applications with Fiat’s new 500L multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), which features rear fixed side windows molded from Sabic’s clear Lexan GLX PC resin and black Cycoloy polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) resin. These high-performance Sabic materials help […] Read more »
Recycling News Canada's Plastics Recycling rises 24% y/y in 2011: CPIA January 5, 2013 by plasticsinfomart ONTARIO : Canada recycled some 600 million pounds of post-consumer plastics in 2011 – up 24% from the previous year, according to a report from the Ontario-based Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA). There was ‘an amazing increase’ of 70% for non-bottle rigids (21 million kg), as well as a 19% surge for bottles (29.3 million kg) […] Read more »
Recycling News Recycle your Christmas cards, wrapping paper to save the environment January 5, 2013 by plasticsinfomart PERTH : Aussies spending $500 million on greeting cards and $100 million on gift wrappings each year, Christmas is the time to think about recycling. PlanetArk recycling campaigns manager Janet Sparrow said recycling Christmas cards and paper could not be easier now most people had access to a kerbside recycling bin. Sparrow said recycling reduced […] Read more »
Market News High Performance Polymers for Oil & Gas 2013 to be held in April January 5, 2013 by plasticsinfomart High Performance Polymers for Oil & Gas 2013 conference, the only North American event exclusively dedicated to the high performance polymer role in the oil and gas industry, will be held from 10-12 April, 2013 at the Westin Houston, Memorial City in Houston, Texas. “At High Performance Polymers for Oil & Gas, we will explore […] Read more »
