Category Menu Drop-in polycarbonate grade solves flammability issue in train seat backs October 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart A new Lexan FST3403 (flame-smoke-toxicity) polycarbonate (PC) copolymer from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business (Pittsfield, MA) is said to be first thermoplastic solution for rail seating applications to meet the strictest fire safety requirements under the CEN/TS 45445 standard. Now commercial a full two years before this European standard goes into effect, Lexan FST3403 copolymer – […] Read more »
Industry Indian Plastics Federation to set up knowledge centre in West Bengal October 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart KOLKATA: In order to address the problem of unavailability of skilled workforce, the Indian Plastics Federation (IPF) is coming up with a skill development and knowledge centre in Sankrail in Howrah. This centre will impart skills to around 3,000 people every year. The project will cost Rs 25 crore and is expected to be completed […] Read more »
Product News Ohio molder significantly expands its medical footprint October 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Thogus, which began 62 years ago as a tool and die shop and later competed heavily in the automotive market, is now significantly boosting its footprint in the medical market with investments in three separately organized businesses. The company is soon taking delivery of three new Engel injection molding machines in addition to two added […] Read more »
Industry Graham Group talks American Kuhne deal October 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Graham Group, the parent company of blowmolding equipment maker Graham Engineering Corp. (GEC), recently acquired controlling interest in American Kuhne, the Ashaway, RI-based, manufacturer of extruders, screws, and integrated extrusion systems. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The controlling interest was acquired from The Kuhne Group of Sankt Augustin, Germany, which is […] Read more »
Industry Gloucester Engineering buys Pearl Technologies October 20, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Gloucester Engineering Co. (GEC) has expanded its technology offerings with the acquisition of Pearl Technologies, a Savannah, NY-based manufacturer of consumable parts for converting and extrusion capital equipment. Pearl’s technologies complement those of GEC and ensure the combined company will continue to build innovative systems and provide aftermarket support for GEC’s global installed base, estimated […] Read more »
Processes Amcor sells three flexible packaging plants October 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Global packaging supplier Amcor has sold three of its flexible packaging plants to Integrated Packaging Group (IPG) for $22.6 million. The Australian plants are located in Cheltenham (Victoria), Chester Hill, and Kirrawe, (both New South Wales). These plants produce plain and printed polyethylene products including printed industrial bags, shrink film and PVC food films. Amcor said […] Read more »
Product News Pepsi to manufacture its own plastics bottles at Latham, NY facility October 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Pepsi Beverages Co. has invested nearly $10 million in its Latham, NY facility for a project that replaced merchant-supplied bottles with plastic bottles blowmolded on-site. Pepsi created five new jobs as a result of this manufacturing process change. A total of 325 employees now work at the Latham facility, 167 of them in manufacturing. Pepsi received […] Read more »
Processes CIRCULAR FLUID BED DRYER REDUCES COST, SIZE, ENERGY, CLEANING TIME October 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart MILLBURN, NJ—A new 30 in. (762 mm) Vibro-Bed™ circular fluid bed drying system from Kason Corporation increases operating efficiency, cuts cleaning time and reduces cost, according to Henry Alamzad, President. Inherent rigidity of the circular fluid bed processing chamber exceeds that of traditional rectangular fluid bed processors, allowing materials of construction to be down-gauged and […] Read more »
