Recycling News Germany based VEKA expands its PVC recycling unit in France December 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart According to the latest European plastic news the Germany based PVC recycling giant VEKA is expanding its dimension in France. The move was initiated by the company after its record recycling rates in the United Kingdom. Industry experts and professionals have overwhelmingly welcomed the initiative of the company as it would help the country producing […] Read more »
Industry Plastic giant Dragon Polymers Identifies New Potential Landfill Site Containing Nylon 66 in North Carolina December 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart According to latest news from the US plastic industry the plastic manufacturing giant Dragon Polymers has identified a new potential landfill site containing Nylon 66 in the state of South Carolina. The move has put in a new strength and dimension in the industry as it would help the country and various stake holders get […] Read more »
Market News 2012 review: GPPS posts significant gains against HIPS, PP in China December 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart A strong GPPS market was one of the most striking features in China’s polymer market over the course of 2012, with developments in China reflecting a larger global trend, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Pushed higher by persistent increases in styrene feedstock costs, GPPS prices gained significantly relative to HIPS and PP over […] Read more »
Recycling News Christmas recycling could save London millions of pounds December 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart LONDON : London Mayor Boris Johnson has called on the nation’s capital to recycle this Christmas and save £3.5m in the process. Over the festive season it is estimated that London will generate an extra 29,000 tonnes of household rubbish, mainly from glass bottles, tin foil, Christmas trees and wrapping paper. This year every London borough […] Read more »
Industry Green mobility saves fuel and CO2 emission in Shanghai, a Lanxess commissioned report says December 27, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Green mobility technologies could save approximately 380,000 tons of fuel consumption and reduce CO2 emissions by 1.26 million tons in Shanghai by 2020, according to a study by China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), commissioned by German specialty chemicals company Lanxess. The saving is equivalent to reducing passenger cars by around 340,000 units. There […] Read more »
Industry Evonik plans to expand capacity of precipitated silica by 2014 December 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Evonik Industries plans to increase its annual production capacities for precipitated silica at its US site in Chester by around 20,000 metric tons. The new facility, which received an investment in the lower double-digit euros range, is scheduled to become operational in 2014. “The market growth for precipitated silicas is primarily based on the trend […] Read more »
Material News PolyOne acquires composite materials producer Glasforms December 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart PolyOne Corporation has acquired Glasforms, Inc, a US manufacturer of glass and carbon fiber reinforced polymers and composite products. “Our acquisition of Glasforms marks yet another important milestone in PolyOne’s transformation, as we further broaden our specialty solutions portfolio to include these new and adjacent technologies and applications,” said Stephen D Newlin, Chairman, President and […] Read more »
Industry Arburg and z-microsystems to demonstrate medical components production at Medtec Europe December 27, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Arburg will demonstrate the production of medical components for use in analysis and diagnostics at the forthcoming Medtec Europe, to be held in Stuttgart, Germany from February 26-28. An electric Allrounder 370 A with a clamping force of 600kN and size 70 injection unit will operate with a two-cavity mold from z-microsystems, a specialist in […] Read more »
