Machinery News The multi-talent: "TAS 8/48" from OYSTAR Hassia September 18, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Dairy companies are maximizing the production potential even in the smaller output range with the purchase of the aseptic “TAS 8/48” from OYSTAR Hassia: The compact FFS machine packages a wide variety of cup shapes and sizes with numerous products – to the highest standards of hygiene. This is made possible by the “steam aseptic” technology […] Read more »
Industry FIPA presents: ejectors with air-saving function September 18, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart High cycle rate, low energy costs: FIPA ejectors (http://www.fipa.com/) save energy without compromising cycle times. Integrated pressure regulation reduces consumption of compressed air for air-tight and porous workpieces. FIPA ejectors with additional electronic air-saving function reduce energy consumption even further for air-tight workpieces. “Our ejectors with air-saving function are another example of how FIPA meets current market requirements thanks to […] Read more »
Industry NatureWorks expanding product portfolio with new Sulzer equipment September 17, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Bioplastics supplier NatureWorks LLC and Sulzer’s division Sulzer Chemtech recently announced that Sulzer has shipped proprietary production equipment to NatureWorks’ Blair facility that will increase the production of Ingeo at the site by 10,000 metric tons per annum. Commissioning of the installed new equipment is expected in the first quarter of 2013 with capacity increases and […] Read more »
Material News BASF' Neopor insulation material still in good condition after 12 years of installation September 17, 2012 by plasticsinfomart An impartial report on the insulated facade of the 3L house shows that its thermal insulation material Neopor, supplied by BASF, is still in good condition 12 years after the building was modernized, according to the German chemicals company. Modernization work on the multi-unit building had included application of an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS). […] Read more »
Category Menu European Bioplastics publishes guide to clarify misleading information September 17, 2012 by plasticsinfomart European Bioplastics, the association for the European bioplastics industry, has published its “Environmental Communications Guide for Bioplastics” to clarify false or misleading communication of environmental product properties. “Together with the bioplastics industry, we want to set a new benchmark for good environmental communication, all along the value chain,” says Andy Sweetman, Chairman European Bioplastics. European Bioplastics […] Read more »
Industry Lanxess becomes part of Germany blue-chip stock September 17, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Lanxess AG has been included in the German benchmark index DAX 30 by the Stock Indices Working Group of Deutsche Boerse AG, effective September 24. The Deutscher Aktien IndeX (DAX) is a stock market index consisting of the 30 major German companies trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Prices are taken from the electronic Xetra trading […] Read more »
Machinery News Engel demonstrates e-mac machines that can process LSR and PP simultaneously September 17, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Engel Austria will be exhibiting under the motto “E-novation: Efficiency & Innovation” at Fakuma 2012, with one of the focuses being its new e-mac series injection molding machines. At its own stand, the machinery manufacturer will present five exhibits. An Expert Corners will also be available. Engel’s new e-mac range will be shown in the east […] Read more »
Industry Indigenous growth potential of plastic industry September 17, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Bangladesh has the potential to become a global player in plastic industry by raising its turnover to $2.0 billion by 2015 and $4.0 billion by 2020, says a recent survey conducted by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) of the United Nations. Due to lack of government’s initiative like exploring new […] Read more »
