Industry MGP launches new line of biodegradable resins for packaging industry September 13, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart MGP, a supplier of grain and other plant-based ingredient solutions in the US, introduces its new Terratek BD biodegradable composite resins at the Sustainable Packaging Forum. “The launching of Terratek BD represents another major step in MGP’s ongoing commitment to deliver commercially-viable product offerings that help reduces reliance on conventional petroleum-based plastics,” said Mike Parker, Bioplastics […] Read more »
Processes Arburg's technologies for process integration and product design make premiere at Fakuma 2012 September 13, 2012 by plasticsinfomart At the forthcoming Fakuma 2012, Arburg will present new process integration and product design technology that include Particle-foam Composite Injection Molding (PCIM), long-fiber direct injection molding and inline printing. “In order to recognize and exploit the full potential for in-creasing production efficiency, it is important to consider the entire value-added chain,” emphasized Michael Hehl, Managing Partner […] Read more »
Breaking News Category Menu Seven custom presses shipped for game-changing CFRP plant September 13, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The first plant in the world to produce carbon fiber parts in a speedy new mass production process will be “fully functional” in January. The $30-million facility in Walker, Mich., will feature custom-built presses using a proprietary out-of-autoclave technology developed by Plasan Carbon Composites. The process is being adapted by Globe Machine Manufacturing Co. (Tacoma, WA), […] Read more »
Industry Italy’s M&G buys land in Texas for PET and PTA plants September 13, 2012 by plasticsinfomart M&G Group, a producer of PET for packaging applications, has purchased land in Corpus Christi, TX where it will build two plants that will manufacture one million tons of PET per year and 1.2 million tons of PTA per year. The company, headquartered in Tortona, Italy, is one of the largest producers of PET resin for […] Read more »
Industry KHS presents innovations in filling and labeling technology and offers extensive service package September 13, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart In keeping with the motto “In Pole Position with KHS”, the company will be presented at the 2012 Brau Beviale as a technology and service leader in filling and packaging technology for the beverage industry. KHS, an internationally active turnkey supplier, is focusing this year on new developments in the field of filling and labeling […] Read more »
Industry Leading supplier of lightweight technology to automotive industry September 13, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Acquisition of Germany’s Bond-Laminates Leverkusen, Brilon – Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is strengthening its innovative product portfolio of lightweight materials to the automotive industry by acquiring German company Bond- Laminates GmbH. Financial details were not disclosed. The transaction has closed with immediate effect. Founded in 1997, Bond-Laminates is based in Brilon, North Rhine Westphalia, and specializes […] Read more »
Market News Growing trend towards protectionist measures on polymers September 13, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Governments’ protective measures have recently moved to the forefront in global polymer markets as Egypt, China, Turkey and India have started to apply or are investigating taking measures on polymer imports in an attempt to protect their local producers, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. However, converters in these countries are the ones to […] Read more »
Machinery News Gerresheimer sets up competency center for complex medical products in China September 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Germany-based Gerresheimer Medical Plastic has expanded its plant in Dongguan, China, which now becomes a competency center for injection molding, printing and assembly of medical devices. The company now builds price-sensitive products at its German plant in Pfreimd, and then transfers them to China by its Production Coordination Unit. Gerresheimer says two lancing devices were already […] Read more »
