Industry Arburg and z-microsystems:lab-on-a-chip at the Medtec Europe December 21, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Arburg with specially equipped electric Allrounder in Stuttgart z-microsystems unites medical technology and micro-injection moulding Production of component for lab-on-a-chip application Lossburg. Medtec Europe is regarded as a leading platform for medical technology. Leading suppliers and customers from the sector will come together in Stuttgart between 26 and 28 February 2013 to gain an insight […] Read more »
Market News Limited availability boosts bullish sentiment in Italy’s PP market December 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Players in Italy’s PP market report that the existing bullish sentiment for January has been boosted recently by complaints of tightening supply in the country, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Offers for late December shipment cargoes are already moving higher in the country, prompting some buyers to engage in pre-buying for the month […] Read more »
Industry Saltigo increases prices for 1,2,4-triazole and chloroformate products December 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Langenfeld – Global custom synthesis specialist Saltigo GmbH will be raising its prices worldwide for the product group 1,2,4-triazole by 1.65 €/kg effective January 1, 2013. The reasons for the measure are increases in raw material, energy and logistic costs. Saltigo is one of the leaders in the production and marketing of 1,2,4-triazole (CAS 00288-88-0). […] Read more »
Product News SABIC’s Vibrant LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ Sheet Echoes the Dynamo's Distinctive Brand on Houston’s New BBVA Compass Stadium December 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands, December 19, 2012 – When Houston’s new BBVA Compass Stadium opened this year, Houston Dynamo fans were welcomed with a brilliant display of the soccer team’s distinctive orange brand featured on enclosed entrances with a vibrant shade of LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ sheet from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business. This new, state-of-the-art, open-air […] Read more »
Industry KM PACKAGING SEALS THE DEAL FOR AUSTRALIAN FOOD GROUP December 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart After two decades of supplying flexible packaging solutions to an international customer base, KM Packaging Services Ltd knows only too well the importance of speed when it comes to winning new business, and it was this key factor that secured the company its latest order from Australian fresh food producer, GA Zimbulis and Sons. Aware […] Read more »
Market News China’s local PP market still trades at a discount to imports December 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart It was the last week of November, when the domestic PP market in China first lost its premium over imports, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. After a slight recovery in the first week of December, domestic PP prices have turned down again in the past two weeks while import prices have recently stabilized […] Read more »
Industry EXPORTS STILL HOLDING for the Italian plastic and rubber processing machine industry December 19, 2012 by plasticsinfomart On the basis of ISTAT data regarding foreign trade in the first nine months of 2012, Assoco-maplast (Italian association in CONFINDUSTRIA including 165 manufacturers of Plastics and Rubber Processing Machinery and Moulds) forecasts for the entire year 2012 an outcome close the results for 2007 – the best year ever – with production on the […] Read more »
Industry Plastics from unconventional sources December 19, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The idea of making monomers and polymers from sustainable sources is rapidly becoming reality with many companies targeting R&D funds and investment in this field. The drivers are to save the planet, reduce carbon footprint and to develop a long-term viable business. The market for greener materials will be affected by the discovery and exploitation […] Read more »
