Industry Big interest in K 2013 Düsseldorf June 14, 2012 by plasticsinfomart K 2013 is continuing where the thoroughly successful 2010 fair left off. Now that the official registration deadline at the end of May has passed, it is obvious that all big-name companies of the international plastics and rubber industry will be taking part in their flagship fair in October next year. The demand for stand […] Read more »
Industry Volta Volare’, ElectriPlast Announce Joint Development Initiative June 14, 2012 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Companies To Develop Future Aviation Technologies Utilizing Advanced Resin Materials ElectriPlast Corporation, which makes electrically conductive resins, and aircraft manufacturer Volta Volare’ Corporation, which is developing electric flight aviation technology, announced Monday that they have agreed to collaborate in the research and development of next generation applications and products using hybrid composites and advanced lightweight […] Read more »
Processes Lindal Group increases Brazil production capacity June 14, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The Lindal Group plans to more than double the size of its São Paulo, Brazil-based facility, in response to continued growth in the regional consumer products market. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of valves, actuators and spray caps for aerosol products within the cosmetics, household, pharmaceutical, food and technical industries. Robert Brands, […] Read more »
Product News Portable x-ray producer reshores molding as output surges June 14, 2012 by plasticsinfomart The producer of an award-winning portable dental x-ray device has moved all injection molding to the United States from China to improve communications as it rapidly expands output. “We had started out molding off shore in China, but due to the logistics, communication concerns and the time delay to respond to mold changes or repairs, […] Read more »
Industry How Plastics Companies Are Using Social Media June 14, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Many articles have been published about how businesses use social media, but very little information is available about how specific industries, such as the plastics industry, are using this new marketing medium. This article will show how a group of companies in and around the plastics industry are using social media, what they have learned […] Read more »
Breaking News Industry Opportunities in Chemical Industry Stocks June 14, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Although March quarter results show continued signs of improvement in the US, a soft operating environment in Europe continues to weigh on the companies in the chemicals space. High input costs, weaknesses across some key end-markets (such as construction and electronics) and the European sovereign debt crisis remain the major impediments to growth. While the […] Read more »
Industry Eindhoven University of Technology created a plastic that emits light when pulled June 13, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) of Netherlands has created a plastic that emits red, yellow, blue or green light when pulled, according to its recent press release. As explained, the researchers incorporated an additional element in the plastic molecules, a molecular ring called dioxetane. When the plastic is pulled hard enough, the ring breaks open […] Read more »
Machinery News BASF's Ultramid PA used for production of charge-air duct on truck engines June 13, 2012 by plasticsinfomart BASF announced that its new polyamide (PA) grade Ultramid A3W2G6 was used by the first time for large production of the charge-air duct on the DD13/DD15 truck engines. The component, produced by Germany original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ElringKlinger from the very heat aging-resistant PA, is said to offer high mechanical and thermal strength. The multifunctional […] Read more »
