Industry SABIC releases inaugural Sustainability Report November 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Affirms SABIC’s global commitment to sustainability Reflects systematic approach woven into corporate strategy and business focus RIYADH, November 24, 2012 – Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) today released its first Sustainability Report, entitled “Sustainability+Performance.” The report, covering sustainability performance in 2011, will be published annually and will serve as a valuable tool for customers, investors […] Read more »
Market News Local GPPS trades close to par with HIPS in China November 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Local GPPS prices in China have been firming up steadily since the beginning of September while local HIPS prices have been edging lower, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. As a result of these opposing moves of the GPPS and HIPS markets, local GPPS prices are now trading close to par with HIPS. The […] Read more »
Industry The new dimension in transparency November 27, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart With ENGEL e-factory 2, ENGEL sets new standards in production data acquisition. Thanks to the enhanced set of features, the new release of ENGEL’s MES solution can be connected directly to ERP systems such as SAP – even injection molding machines of different brands can now be integrated. This results in higher productivity and efficiency […] Read more »
Industry CCM technology arrives in Bangladesh November 27, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart A key order for Sacmi from Globe Soft Drinks, one of the country’s biggest local bottlers A dynamic, constantly growing market and a top-level market player, one of the most important bottlers in Bangladesh. Against this backdrop, then, Sacmi has fulfilled a sizeable order for Globe Soft Drinks LTD, for the AST Beverage plants located […] Read more »
Market News US PVC prices firming up across the globe November 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Players in a number of major global markets have reported receiving higher PVC prices for American origins this week, with sources attributing the rise to relatively limited supply from the US as well as the possibility that the country may see a rise in demand for reconstruction following Hurricane Sandy, as per the pricing service […] Read more »
Material News DSM breaks ground on new Materials Sciences research building in Sittard-Geleen November 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, today held the official groundbreaking event for construction of a new materials sciences research building on the Chemelot Campus in Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands. The new facility, which is scheduled to open in 2014, forms part of an investment of around €100 million that DSM is […] Read more »
Industry KHS promotes the training of qualified technical and management personnel in Vietnam November 27, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart German Vietnamese Technology Academy an excellent example of educational support from Germany The promotion of future qualified technical and management personnel is extremely important to KHS. This is why the international manufacturer of filling and packaging technology for the beverage, food, and non-food sectors decided to become involved in the German Vietnamese Technology Academy (GVTA), […] Read more »
Industry Krona Indústria, Brazil opening new facility in Maceió – equipped with injection molding machines from WITTMANN BATTENFELD November 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The Brazilian manufacturer of pipes and fittings, KRONA Indústria based in Joinville, has expanded its production capacity by a further 6,500 m² with the construction of a new plant in Maceió. In the new production hall, the company’s 88th injection molding machine from WITTMANN BATTENFELD has been installed. In 1994, KRONA started the production of […] Read more »
