Industry SPI WILL OFFER BRAND OWNERS AND OEMs ‘MISSION CONTROL CENTERS’ FOR THEIR BUYING TEAMS AT NPE2015 September 5, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Provided at No Cost, Dedicated Meeting Rooms at the Convention Center in Orlando Will Enhance NPE Participation for Companies Critical to Exhibitors and Attendees WASHINGTON, DC, U.S.A., September 4, 2012: In its first initiative for the NPE2015 international plastics exposition, SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association will offer free resource centers for use by buying […] Read more »
Industry U.S. medical device market expected to grow by 2018 September 4, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The U.S. patient monitoring device and equipment market is expected to exceed US$4 billion by 2018, according to the new Medical Device market research report for United States at ReportsnReports.com, which is in partnership with iData Research Inc in the project. The report covers the United States market for Patient Monitoring Equipment to Gastro Intestinal […] Read more »
Processes Aladdin Temp-Rite improves sheet process with Davis-Standard extruder September 4, 2012 by plasticsinfomart According to Davis-Standard, healthcare foodservice supplier Aladdin Temp-Rite has improved processing rates by 30% after installing its 4 ½” (114mm) vented Thermatic extruder in September 2011. “This is our first Davis-Standard extruder. We chose Davis-Standard based on quality, price and reputation. They did an exceptional job of assimilating the extruder into our existing line and […] Read more »
Industry Yparex BV develops industry's first bio-based adhesive tie layer for multilayer packaging films September 4, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Netherlands-based Yparex BV announced that it is the first company in the packaging industry to develop and commercialize an adhesive tie layer for multilayer packaging films that is bio-based. According to the company, this tie-layer resin is derived from 95% annually renewable resources and is fully recyclable while achieving the same performance specifications of petroleum-based polymer […] Read more »
Market News Global ethylene markets on bullish run September 4, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Moving into September, ethylene costs jumped on a global scale driven by production issues and strong upstream chain, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Spot ethylene prices posted noticeable increases in major markets including Europe and Asia amidst unexpected cracker shutdowns while Hurricane Isaac reduced a noticeable percentage of ethylene availability and pushed prices […] Read more »
Product News Fascinated by nature – applied to plastics September 3, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Willich, August 2012 – Bioplastics specialist, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, presents a wide variety of biodegradable, biobased and natural fibre reinforced plastics under this slogan at the Fakuma 2012 (Hall 5, Booth A5-5126). This time the focus is on the ’Green PE’, which FKuR as the exclusive European distributor of Braskem S.A. will be presenting for the […] Read more »
Machinery News Injection molding machines from WITTMANN BATTENFELD predestined for medical technology applications September 3, 2012 by plasticsinfomart At the Compamed in Düsseldorf, the International trade fair for components, primary products and raw materials for the medical industry, held from 14 to 16 November, WITTMANN BATTENFELD will present convincing evidence of its competence in the area of medical technology, and micro technology in particular, to interested trade visitors in hall 08b, booth F03. […] Read more »
Industry OYSTAR receives major order from China September 3, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The OYSTAR Group has signed the biggest single order in the company’s history in China: adding dairy products to expand its portfolio, the leading food corporation “Want Want” purchased three machines in one fell swoop. Stutensee, Germany – September 03, 2012. First, in June 2013, OYSTAR will deliver two model “EF 320” form, fill and […] Read more »
