Product News Plastic bag bill vetoed by Illinois governor in US August 30, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Pat Quinn, the Governor of Illinois, the US, vetoed a bill on August 26 which would have removed the right of home rule communities to implement solutions to plastic bag litter problem. In his veto message, the governor said the bill is more restrictive on municipalities than any other plastic bag regulation in the country, […] Read more »
Breaking News Product News Petainer invests in PET production at its Swedish plant August 30, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Plastic packaging manufacturer Petainer has agreed to a multimillion Euro investment package over the coming 12 months to strengthen its PET container manufacturing plant in Lidköping, Sweden. This initiative includes an initial order for a Husky HPP injection machine, which will be followed by additional investments focused on growth and supporting the current customer base. Philip […] Read more »
Recycling News Minnesota State Fair sends a message through a bottle August 30, 2012 by plasticsinfomart State fairs are known for insane food creations on a stick, rides that feel like they might fall apart, musical acts, auto shows, petting zoos, the list goes on and on. However, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency wants to make sure those attending the state fair receive a lesson in recycling. Presented by the Minnesota […] Read more »
Category Menu Company engineers plastic scaffolds for successful implants August 30, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Use of plastic scaffolds seeded with stem cells is no longer strictly stuff of science fiction. The concept has moved from the research lab to human surgeries. Two American companies developed critical technologies for the world’s first and second successful laryngotracheal implants using stem cells taken from the patients’ own bone marrow. The patients’ bodies accepted […] Read more »
Industry Gravimetric Metering Accuracy, Simplicity Built Into New TrueFeed August 30, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Processors using liquid colors and additives can now benefit from the accuracy and simplicity of gravimetric (loss-in-weight) metering technology, thanks to the new TrueFeed™ LQ liquid feeder from Conair. The liquid feeders eliminate the need for time-consuming color calibration and adjust automatically for changes in material and processing conditions. This, in turn, results in easier […] Read more »
Processes K-Tron to Exhibit at PPMA in Birmingham, UK August 30, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Niederlenz, Switzerland (August 29, 2012) – K-Tron can provide single source solutions for all feeding and pneumatic conveying needs in the food, pet food, plastics, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. A complete system for a continuous food process will be shown at PPMA in hall 5, booth B59. The system will feature K-Tron Loaders and Receivers, […] Read more »
Category Menu SolidWorks Syncs Electrical, Mechanical Design Silos August 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Showing a commitment to stamping out one of the biggest barriers to product development, SolidWorks has released a family of electrical applications designed to break down traditional design siloes and connect mechanical and electrical engineering teams. The SolidWorks Electrical family includes a system-level 2D schematic design tool and a powerful 3D electrical modeling add-in for the […] Read more »
Market News Oil prices fall amid calls for increased output August 29, 2012 by plasticsinfomart BANGKOK (AP) — Crude prices fell Wednesday after finance ministers from the world’s leading industrialized economies called on oil producers to increase output and said they stood ready to ask the International Energy Agency to release strategic reserves. Benchmark oil for October delivery fell 48 cents by midday Bangkok time to $95.85 per barrel in electronic […] Read more »
