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Technology symposium tackles the latest thermoplastic and LSR medical molding trends

Technology symposium tackles the latest thermoplastic and LSR medical molding trends

September 21, 2012 by plasticsinfomart

The North American unit of injection molding machine and automation supplier Engel has announced a medical symposium to be held October 2-4 at its Technical Center in Corona, CA. The three-day symposium will focus specifically on new developments in both thermoplastic and liquid silicone molding for the medical industry via three separate programs: Day one: […]

TPU tech center opens in Michigan

TPU tech center opens in Michigan

September 21, 2012 by plasticsinfomart

BASF (Ludwigshafen, Germany) has opened a new research lab for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) in Wyandotte, Michigan. A multidisciplinary team of product developers, chemists and material scientists will work there to discover new products for the American automotive, construction, sports and leisure industries. “Closeness to our American customers and fast and direct contact are key criteria in […]

Prism Plastics expands with new corporate HQ, molding capabilities

September 21, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart

Automotive injection molding supplier Prism Plastics officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Chesterfield Township, MI, 30 miles north of downtown Detroit. The newly constructed 25,000-sq-ft facility includes $2.5 million in new equipment and technology, according to the company, and it joins sites in Harlingen, TX and Port Huron, MI. (Read more about Prism here: […]

Ticona plans new LFRT pilot line in Germany

Ticona plans new LFRT pilot line in Germany

September 21, 2012 by plasticsinfomart

A new pilot line for the trial production of long fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFRT) compounds is slated to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2012 in Germany. “This pilot line at our Kaiserslautern unit gives customers the unique opportunity to work with our engineering thermoplastic experts on the development of fiber reinforced materials that […]

Raising the Bar with SABIC’s First Thermoplastic for Rail Seat Backs and Covers that Meet Highest Hazard Level of New Fire Safety Standard

September 21, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart

BERLIN, Germany, September 20, 2012 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced new LEXAN™ FST3403 (flame-smoke-toxicity) polycarbonate (PC) copolymer, the 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, new high-performance LEXAN […]

Colorant Chromatics plans to increase production capacity in China

Colorant Chromatics plans to increase production capacity in China

September 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart

Colorant Chromatics, a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation and a specialist in coloring and formulating high-temperature polymers, announced in September its plans to expand production and service capabilities at its Shanghai, China facility. Enhancements will include new equipment for production of specialty color concentrates and formulations. Colorant Chromatics says these improvements will reduce lead times for customers […]

Arabplast 2013 to be held at Dubai in January

Arabplast 2013 to be held at Dubai in January

September 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart

Arabplast 2013, the 11th Arab International Plastics and Rubber Industry Trade Show and Conference, will be held at Dubai International Conventional & Exhibition Center, UAE from January 7-10, 2013. According to the organizer, Al Fajer Information and Services, Arabplast 2009 recorded a phenomenal attendance of 567 companies, whose doors were knocked on by 13,572 visitors. As […]

Arabplast 2013 powered by robust local industry

Arabplast 2013 powered by robust local industry

September 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) grows at 20% per annum and sets to become the No.1 source of the global petrochemicals and plastics products, according to Al Fajer Information and Services, the organizer of Arabplast 2013. The petrochemical industry in the GCC region has become a major investment opportunity for the Gulf states. In 2007, ethylene was […]