Industry Revenue expected to reach US$18.9 billion in the US automobile interior manufacturing industry September 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Due to economic recession, low car sales had caused demand for automobile interior parts to drop in the US market. However, as the automobile manufacturing industry will improve over the next five years, the automobile interior manufacturing industry’s revenue will pick up, industry research firm IBISWorld predicts in its report. The research firm also comments that […] Read more »
Industry Tenneco showcases emission control technologies at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2012 September 20, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Tenneco Inc is showcasing its full suite of emission control technologies for the commercial vehicle market at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2012, September 20 – 27, in Hannover, Germany.Tenneco says the company’s advanced design and application engineers leverage technology expertise developed in the company’s global research and development network to meet local market needs, driven […] Read more »
Industry Army tests new stethoscope using Doppler—not sound September 20, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart A novel stethoscope using Doppler technology comparable to police radar is under evaluation by the U.S. Army as a way to save soldiers’ lives on noisy medical evacuation helicopters. In normal stethoscopes, health care professionals listen to a patient’s heart or lungs. They’re useless when noise levels exceed 90 dBA. That’s a problem for emergency medical […] Read more »
Breaking News Processes Financial firm acquires Minnesota Rubber & Plastics September 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Norwest Equity Partners (Minneapolis, MN), which recently bought Pentec Health, announced yesterday that it has acquired Minnesota Rubber & Plastics, a producer of rubber and plastic molded components. Markets covered by MR&P include medical, automotive, plumbing, industrial, off-road, distribution, food and beverage, and fluid management. John Hale, an operating partner of Norwest, is the new chairman […] Read more »
Material News Flame-retardant PC sheets target rolling stock applications September 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Anticipating the implementation of the pan-European norm for fire safety in rail interiors, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business (Pittsfield, MA) has expanded its portfolio of high-performance material solutions by adding two new Lexan sheet products to its already robust materials portfolio. These new products include Lexan H6500 sheet, a new polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) sheet grade that complies with […] Read more »
Category Menu Linpac unveils new line of rigid-plastic, retail-ready packaging September 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart In the retail-ready packaging (RRP) sector, corrugated board is still king, but plastics are starting to compete for the crown. RRP is used to improve the appearance of merchandise on the retail shelf through the use of self-contained display boxes or trays, and it’s a fast-growing niche sector within the industry. Figures from PIRA International show […] Read more »
Market News PET prices see significant increases in SEA September 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Players in Southeast Asia report that PET prices have posted significant increases this week in accordance with the sizable increases posted on major feedstock prices since the start of September, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Sellers are taking firm stance on their new prices, commenting that they would rather lower their operating rates […] Read more »
Product News SABIC’s World-Renowned LEXAN™ PC Resin & Customer Support Helps Fonckel B.V. Take Unique LED Luminaire from Design to Reality September 20, 2012 by plasticsinfomart MUNICH, Germany, September 19, 2012 – When Fonckel B.V., a start-up company based in the Netherlands, needed expert assistance to turn the stunning design of its Fonckel One lamp – an interactive light emitting diode (LED) luminaire – into a commercial product, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business was there to deliver its world-class customer support. With […] Read more »
