Material News Henkel's new PU-based composite resin yields better crash results for automobiles November 5, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Henkel has developed the new Loctite MAX2, a polyurethane (PU)-based composite matrix resin with short curing time and ease of use for mass produced automobiles. As introduced, Loctite MAX2 not only cures significantly faster than standard epoxy resins, during injection its lower viscosity also enables more efficient, gentler impregnation of the fibers. The material produced […] Read more »
Industry The LED segment to be the fastest growing in Energy Efficient Lighting Technology industry November 5, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Global Energy Efficient Lighting Technology market is estimated to be US$ 118.7 billion in 2011 and expected to reach US$173.4 billion in 2016 at a CAGR of 7.9% over the period 2011 to 2016. The LED segment is the fastest growing with CAGR14.9% during 2011 and 2016, according to a new report by Transparency Market […] Read more »
Recycling News Ban plastic tricolours, says MHA November 5, 2012 by plasticsinfomart NEW DELHI: The government has heeded pleas of environmentalists and also kept in mind the dignity of the national flag by advising ministries and states to ensure only paper is used in making small flags used by thousands on occasions like Independence and Republic Days. If the urgency displayed by the home ministry trickles down […] Read more »
Category Menu ASA compounds make inroads in auto sector November 3, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Leading automakers and their suppliers, including Volkswagen (VW), Skoda and Magna, have selected Styrolution’s Luran S SPF30 acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) copolymers for various pre-colored applications for automotive exteriors. The grade utilizes a new ultraviolet (UV) stabilization technology and provides major improvements in color fastness and surface quality for components such as the front grills […] Read more »
Industry Turbo proliferation boosts demand for high heat resins November 3, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The number of passenger vehicles with turbocharged engines is expected to increase 80% globally by 2017 according to projections released by Honeywell Transportation Systems (Morris Township, NJ). This change is driven by increased demand for automobiles that deliver fuel efficiency, performance, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. This increased used of turbochargers is spurring demand for […] Read more »
Processes After IPO, Berry Plastics focuses on innovation November 3, 2012 by plasticsinfomart While there are many large plastic packaging companies at Pack Expo (October 28-31; McCormick Place, Chicago), only one had just announced an initial public offering (IPO), sized at $470 million. Berry Plastics had recently priced an IPO of 29.4 million shares of its common stock at $16.00 per share. Under the New York Stock Exchange […] Read more »
Industry Rollprint showcases color-changing sealant technology November 3, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Chicago, IL—“We’ve been bombarded.” That’s how Joel Lewis, account manager for Rollprint Packaging, described to PlasticsToday the level of interest at Pack Expo (October 28-31; McCormick Place, Chicago) for the company’s new proprietary, patent-pending, color-changing sealant technology for heat-seal applications. Called the Chameleon, the coextrusion-coated sealant can be applied to any thermally stable web including […] Read more »
Material News For material producers, sustainability remains at the forefront of packaging innovation November 3, 2012 by plasticsinfomart If you’re in the plastic packaging industry, you better get used to the color green. What was once considered a trendy buzzword, sustainability is now driving innovation in an industry that is all too familiar with receiving the blunt of an environmental backlash. After all, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculates that containers and […] Read more »
