Market News Global polymer markets bullish despite slow August demand August 23, 2012 by plasticsinfomart August is a slow month in nearly all polymer markets this year with many holidays and seasonal factors coinciding, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Despite slowing market conditions, polymer markets remain bullish across the globe, which is mainly attributable to the fact that energy markets continue to gain ground. Europe shows a traditionally […] Read more »
Industry Webinar: Real-Time Monitoring Drives Polymerization Success August 23, 2012 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Greifensee, Switzerland. 16 August 2012 — METTLER TOLEDO has launched a new on-demand webinar entitled “Improving the Understanding and Control of Polymer Synthesis.” This free presentation discusses emerging trends in polymer research through the work of Professor Tim Long’s group at Virginia Tech and the Thames-Rawlins group at the University of Southern Mississippi. It covers […] Read more »
Industry Rhein Chemie wins first prize in VCI Baden-Wuerttemberg's Responsible Care competition August 23, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Special process for phenol recovery from mixed wastewater streams Efficiency in resource consumption significantly increased Resource conservation and waste reduction Mannheim, August 16, 2012 – Rhein Chemie Rheinau GmbH has been honored for its commitment to sustainable production processes. In this year’s Responsible Care competition held by the Baden-Wuerttemberg branch of the German Chemical Industry […] Read more »
Machinery News LPKF Laser Welding with a broad product spectrum at Fakuma August 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart LPKF Laser Welding with a broad product spectrum at Fakuma LPKF rates the Fakuma show taking place in Friedrichshafen/Germany from 16 to 20 October as one of the most important trade fairs for laser plastic welding. The specialists from Erlangen will be showcasing four systems in Hall A4, Booth 4122, highlighting the broad product range […] Read more »
Market News Players in SEA predicting further PVC increases for September August 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Players in Southeast Asia report that they expect to see another round of PVC increases in September in accordance with firmer international trends, limited supplies and expectations that buying interest will open the coming month on a strong note, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. PVC demand for August was unusually strong given the […] Read more »
Processes VICTREX® 90-SERIES PEEK POLYMERS CAN REDUCE WEIGHT AND IMPROVE RELIABILITY IN CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS August 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart August 16, 2012– Aerospace, automotive, and electronics engineers have been tasked with finding material solutions that can reduce weight, improve functionality, and help consolidate or miniaturize parts in some of the most demanding environments. VICTREX® 90-Series high flow PEEK polymers were developed specifically for thin-walled, intricate component applications and offer higher mechanical properties with improvements […] Read more »
Market News SABIC’s New Noryl* SA Resins Cut Cost and Extend Performance Capabilities of Thermoset Systems for PCBs, Adhesives & Coatings August 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Committed to helping customers differentiate their products and gain a market advantage, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today launched a new breakthrough line of Noryl* SA90 and SA9000 resins that can be used as additives for epoxy and non-epoxy thermoset systems. These advanced new materials address expanding requirements and regulations for printed circuit boards (PCBs), including […] Read more »
Market News PYROPURE® ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR August 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart PYROPURE® ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR PyroPure®, the unique, specialist waste technology company which uses a small scale process to destroy waste at source, has announced the appointment of Bob Kane as its Sales & Marketing Director. Bob has more than 25 years in sales and engineering and a wealth of experience in […] Read more »
