Market News PP prices sustain uptick across the board September 6, 2012 by plasticsinfomart After a steady firming trend witnessed almost throughout the entire summer, PP prices have been sustaining the firm trend in global markets as producers are announcing price hikes one after another for September, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. This upward trend finds considerable support from the gains of the upstream propylene markets as […] Read more »
Market News Oil firms rise, diesel price hike hopes rekindle September 5, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Shares in oil marketing companies rose on media reports of a potential hike in diesel and other fuel prices after the monsoon session of Indian parliament ends on Friday, dealers say. Analysts say state-run oil marketing companies sell diesel at a loss of Rs 17 a litre, kerosene at Rs 32 a litre and domestic […] Read more »
Category Menu New moldable silicones revolutionize LED lighting designs September 5, 2012 by plasticsinfomart New MS-1002 and MS-1003 moldable silicones allow LED lightings to be designed and injection molded into more complex shapes, thicker, bigger parts and even undercuts, says Dow Corning. Their applications include secondary optics – optical elements to diffuse, focus and distribute light, light pipes, and light guides in LED lamps & luminaries. According to the […] Read more »
Machinery News Wittmann Battenfeld to present cleanroom injection machine at Compamed September 5, 2012 by plasticsinfomart At Compamed 2012, Wittmann Battenfeld will demonstrate the production of micro filter made on an all-electric MicroPower 15/10, which is specifically developed for high precision injection molding of nano and micro parts. The micro filter made of POM, with an 80µ grid and a part weight of 1.1mg, can be used in acoustical engineering as […] Read more »
Category Menu From fish & chips waste oil to medical fibers September 5, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Waste oil from cooking fish and chips and other fried foods makes an excellent feedstock for manufacturing an up-and coming bioplastic. That’s according to a new British research report that eyes use of the plastics in microcapsules for drug delivery in cancer therapy and also as medical implants because of its biodegradability and non-toxic nature. “Our […] Read more »
Product News Canadian converter touts “smart” packages September 5, 2012 by plasticsinfomart PolyCello, based in Amherst, Nova Scotia, believes packages should be made “smarter.” The company’s SmartPack coating technology reduces the number of films required for each package. This volatile organic compound (VOC)-free process can save production time and expenses, along with significantly reducing a package’s environmental impact, the company stated. “Flexible packaging can have numerous layers to […] Read more »
Industry ZL Engineering Plastics Unveils New Stock Shape Manufacturing Facility In Lenexa, Kan. September 5, 2012 by plasticsinfomart New Extrusion Capability is First Phase of Strategic Growth Plan in North America. LENEXA, Kan., September 4, 2012 – ZL Engineering Plastics Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality thermoplastic stock shapes, has started up a new extrusion facility at its Lenexa, Kan., site in response to growing North American demand for its extensive range of […] Read more »
Category Menu SABIC EXHIBITS EXPANDED THERMOPLASTICS PORTFOLIO FOR RAILWAY INTERIORS AT INNOTRANS September 5, 2012 by plasticsinfomart At the Innotrans in Berlin, Germany, to be held Sept. 18-21, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business will highlight new additions to its thermoplastics portfolio, including LEXAN™ and ULTEM™ sheet and resin solutions, specifically designed for the railway interiors to help our customers meet upcoming regulations. SABIC’s high performance, engineering thermoplastics product portfolio offer solutions that can meet railway interior […] Read more »
