Industry SIPA launches Start Blow PET bottle blowing equipment for emerging markets December 31, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart SIPA, a supplier of production and filling of PET bottles and containers in Italy, has launched a new line of stretch-blow molding machines, Start Blow, an entry level series for companies that want to enter the PET bottle market. The new equipment is available in two versions, with two and four cavities respectively, capable of […] Read more »
Market News Automated test equipment market growing at a CAGR of 2.88% December 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share and Forecast, 2012 – 2018”, the Automated Test Equipment (ATE) market was valued at US$3.54 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach US$4.36 billion in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 2.88% […] Read more »
Category Menu The first US stadium to utilize SABIC's LEXAN THERMOCLICK sheet December 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The new BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston is the first US stadium to utilize polycarbonate (PC) LEXAN THERMOCLICK sheet product for its enclosed entrance façade, according to SABIC’s Innovative Plastics. For the 22,000-seat BBVA Compass stadium, which opened on May 12, 2012, the architectural firm Populus designed an exterior surface composed of geometrically expanded metal […] Read more »
Material News BASF to demonstrate new coolpure 1.0 concept refrigerator at Living Kitchen December 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart BASF will present its new coolpure 1.0 concept refrigerator at the Living Kitchen, an international kitchen show held in Cologne, Germany from January 14-20, 2013. As said, coolpure 1.0 explores the new fields of application for polyurethane (PU) in the refrigerator sector, where the emphasis until now has been mainly on insulation. It is a unique […] Read more »
Industry MOKON INTRODUCES NEW LINE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE WATER SYSTEMS WITH TEMPS UP TO 380°F (193°C) December 29, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart BUFFALO, N.Y. – December 28, 2012 – Mokon’s line of Duratherm circulating water temperature control systems has been expanded to now include Duratherm MAX a line of high performance water systems with temperatures up to 380°F (193°C) and system pressures up to 300 PSI. Duratherm MAX is ideal for restrictive processes and high temperature water applications. […] Read more »
Material News Last Year Remained Fortunate for Many Plastics Majors: A report December 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart There are sound reasons that most of the plastic majors don’t want the year of 2012 to end. And this is not without reason as various publicly held plastic material companies and organizations like PolyOne have witnessed high stock prices for their companies in the year of 2012. The companies are of the opinion that […] Read more »
Industry Switzerland’s Federal Parliament Votes for Bag Ban Motion December 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart According to the latest news from European plastic industry the federal parliament of Switzerland has accepted a motion proposing to ban single-trip plastic shopping bags. The move was initiated by the Switzerland’s federal parliament after perceiving the adverse long run impact of plastic bags to the climate and environment. The federal parliament is of the […] Read more »
Market News Middle Eastern producers issue PE hikes for January December 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Middle Eastern producers have approached global markets this past week with price increases on PE products, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Planned production shutdowns in the region for the first quarter, along with strong ethylene were cited by producer sources as reasons for the price hikes. Earlier in the week, a source at […] Read more »
