Processes M-Tech Plastics (South Africa) praises performance of new Titan ER610 compact slitter rewinder September 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart M-Tech Plastics based in Gauteng (Johannesburg), South Africa is on track towards achieving its long-term service and supply goals, with news of investments in top-class converting equipment to meet a stringent service strategy and to enhance its fast-growing flexible packaging operations. “We’ve embarked on equipment purchases in line with our expansion plans,” explained Barry Le […] Read more »
Machinery News Husky strengthens beverage closures portfolio with global launch of next generation HyCAP system September 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart BOLTON, Ontario – Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced the official launch of its next generation HyCAPTM system for high output beverage closure manufacturing. Originally introduced at NPE 2012, the HyCAP system complements Husky’s existing suite of beverage closures products and is now fully commercially available to its global customer base. “Husky’s goal is to […] Read more »
Industry Clariant to Spotlight Innovation in Desiccants, Liquid Color and Sustainable Technologies at PACK EXPO September 27, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Beneficial offering of new synergies, resources and solutions for performance packaging Innovative desiccants for packaging components New liquid color masterbatches for blow molding Sustainable solutions with chemical foaming agents for weight-out and special masterbatches for biopolymers Munich/Charlotte, 26 September 2012 – The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant, represented by its business line Performance Packaging – […] Read more »
Category Menu RPC Ecostacker wins Horners Bottlemakers Award 2012 September 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart RPC’s Ecostacker has been confirmed as the winner of the Horners Bottlemaker Award 2012. RPC Design, RPC Containers UKSC and Nexus Packaging collaborated in the design and launch of a new generation of user-friendly large plastic containers that incorporate a totally new and unique anti-glug feature. The Ecostacker plastic drum range was developed to overcome key ecological, […] Read more »
Product News WACKER Presents Tear-Resistant Silicone-Rubber Grades for Baby Products September 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Munich, September 26, 2012 – At FAKUMA 2012, WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, will showcase novel silicone-rubber grades for manufacturing pacifiers and bottle nipples for infants and toddlers. The new grades round out WACKER’s ELASTOSIL® LR 3040 liquid-rubber product line and its ELASTOSIL® R plus 4020 solid-rubber line. One outstanding feature of the cured rubber […] Read more »
Industry SABIC signs research agreement with University of Cambridge to develop innovative solutions for community benefit September 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) signed a multiyear strategic agreement with the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, UK, on September 24 to mutually develop advanced technologies into innovative solutions, with a clear focus on meeting key market objectives and the demands of the global community. The agreement, which was signed in the presence of […] Read more »
Category Menu KM PACKAGING DELIVERS ULTIMATE PRODUCT SAFETY September 27, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Internationally renowned lidding specialists and pioneers of the lidding technology used for aluminium foil trays, KM Packaging Services Ltd, is seeing a sharp increase in demand for more secure film solutions as the global popularity of pre-prepared meals continues to flourish. With the highly affordable ‘dine in’ trend seeing no signs of abating, the largest […] Read more »
Market News Oil extends losses as economy pessimism persists September 26, 2012 by plasticsinfomart BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil fell below $91 a barrel Wednesday in Asia, tracking stock markets which dropped on renewed pessimism about the outlook for economic growth. Benchmark crude was down 62 cents to $90.75 a barrel at midafternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract dropped 56 […] Read more »
