Industry Plastics pollution study will be conducted on Great Lakes June 23, 2012 by plasticsinfomart While much talk and discussion centers on plastic waste in the Pacific gyre, a new study will be conducted this summer on the Great Lakes, including Lake Erie. This study will assess for the first time the potential effect plastic pollution has on these bodies of water. It’s expected to provide data regarding the levels […] Read more »
Material News Tungsten-filled plastic replaces gold as catheter marker June 23, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Putnam Plastics Corp. (Dayville, CT), which focuses on advanced extrusion for minimally invasive medical devices, is introducing a line of tungsten-filled polymer marker bands for fluoroscopic illumination of catheter tips. The goal is to reduce costs through elimination of the gold or platinum marker bands typically used. According to Putnam, the market bands also offer […] Read more »
Product News SC Johnson launches sustainability initiatives to reduce waste, change behavior June 23, 2012 by plasticsinfomart SC Johnson has launched a new strategy to understand what drives behavior changes, especially around recycling, and find ways to promote such behavior. A SC Johnson spokesperson told PlasticsToday the sustainable behavior change program came together because the company realized “that no one has cracked the code on how to make sustainable choices the norm.” […] Read more »
Machinery News REGAIN TAKES DELIVERY OF NEW EXTRUDER June 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Plastics recycler REGAIN Polymers has taken delivery of a new Coperion twin screw extruder. This increases its compounding target to 50,000 tonnes per year. It is a significant investment for REGAIN Polymers, and the state-of-the-art twin screw extruder will be complemented by Gala’s leading, underwater pelletising system. The downstream equipment is designed to produce excellent pellet quality […] Read more »
Machinery News Commitment to dairy market reinforced with the introduction of new SABIC® HDPE grade June 22, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Sittard, the Netherlands – June 21, 2012 – With the introduction of SABIC® HDPE B5260ULS, processors are provided with a new blow molding grade typically developed for the production of bottles, such as milk, as well as other dairy products and juices. The principal target of the grade is bottles for UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) and […] Read more »
Market News Cairn loses 2% as crude oil prices slip sharply June 21, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Shares of Cairn India , a subsidiary of Vedanta Group, plummeted over 2% as crude oil prices have been falling since yesterday after concerns over China’s economic growth and no monetary stimulus by Federal Reserve. At 11:57 hours IST, the share was trading at Rs 327.05, down 2.07% after hitting an intraday high of Rs […] Read more »
Industry ‘Compass’ steers Saint-Gobain global extrusion expansion June 21, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is bringing to market a new silicone extrusion technology, called Compass, which targets a variety of medical tubing applications, including ophthalmic pumps, enteral feeding, and intravenous therapy. “Compass Technology is about enhancing our ability to improve product performance by focusing on the both the raw material and an improved manufacturing process,” Aaron […] Read more »
Industry Palo Alto seeks to expand plastic bag ordinance June 21, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Palo Alto’s 2009 ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery stores could soon be expanded to all retail and food service establishments in the city. The Public Works Department is gearing up for an environmental impact report related to the tougher ordinance, which also calls for a store charge on single-use paper bags to encourage […] Read more »
