Product News Spartech's Ultros Renu PETG receives SCS certification for recycled content January 5, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Spartech Corporation, a producer of plastic sheet, compounds and packaging products, announced its Ultros Renu, Ultros Renu 90 and Royalite G50 products received certification for recycled content from Scientific Certification Systems (SCS). The three products are primarily used in the building and construction markets. According to the company, the three products all received the same […] Read more »
Industry JEC Europe – Composites Show & Conferences to introduce latest advances of composites market January 5, 2013 by plasticsinfomart JEC Europe – Composites Show & Conferences, an international technology event, will take place from March 12 – 14, 2013 at the Paris Porte de Versailles, showcasing latest advances in heavily composite-consuming sectors such as aerospace, aeronautics, shipbuilding, railway, automotive, mass transportation, construction, equipment and sports & leisure. During the three-day event, twelve themes will […] Read more »
Industry Paul Lindblad appointed as new president of Wacker Chemicals Greater China January 5, 2013 by plasticsinfomart As of January 1, 2013, Paul Lindblad, former Executive Board Member of Siltronic AG, a subsidiarycompany wholly owned by Wacker Group, has been appointed as President of Wacker Chemicals Greater China. Dr. Peter von Zumbusch, former President of Wacker Chemicals Greater China, takes over a new role as Vice President Technical Engineering at Wacker Silicones. Holding […] Read more »
Industry SUCCESSFUL TEST RUN FOR COEX BUBBLE 10 3.100 January 5, 2013 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The testing of a plant COEX BUBBLE 10™ 3.100 was successfully completed last month; the line was featured for an English Company – already a Torninova client for several machines for the production and transformation of air bubble film – that confirmed its confidence in our technology by purchasing this additional production line with a […] Read more »
Market News Non-European PS loses duty advantage in Turkey January 4, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Turkey has raised the customs duties applied on PS imports from developing nations to 3% as part of a series of decisions regarding the country’s import regime made by the cabinet, according to the official gazette published on December 31. PS imports from developing nations were exempt from customs duties before the latest adjustment. With the […] Read more »
Material News BOLTARON 4325 TRANSPARENT CPVC SHEET MEETS FM4910 CLEANROOM FIRE STANDARDS January 4, 2013 by plasticsinfomart NEWCOMERSTOWN, OH, USA― Boltaron 4325 sheet is a transparent gray/blue, corrosion- resistant CPVC sheet that meets Factory Mutual Global Cleanroom Materials flammability test protocol (Class 4910). It is the only American-made transparent CPVC material to meet the FM4910 standard according to Boltaron Director, Adam Mellen, and is one of the most chemical-resistant thermoplastics in existence, […] Read more »
Machinery News HIGH INTENSITY, HIGH TEMPERATURE BLENDER January 4, 2013 by plasticsinfomart UTICA, NY-A new high temperature, high intensity continuous blender, Model HM-165-AR from Munson Machinery, mixes asphalt, paints, resins, adhesives and other abrasive, sticky or tacky compounds, slurries, emulsions and pastes that require high heat to maintain consistency. The unit’s horizontal, cylindrical vessel with a single agitator is supported by externally-mounted flange block bearings. It can […] Read more »
Industry ASTM International Launches Leadership Program January 4, 2013 by plasticsinfomart W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., January 3, 2013–To better promote the professional development opportunities resulting from involvement in standards development activities, ASTM International has launched a leadership program in 2013. This new “Leadership Connection” initiative offers educational resources that support the many skills acquired by engaging in ASTM technical committee activities. Professional Development: The Hidden Gem of […] Read more »
