Industry Novel injection moulding process from Mecaplast could cut car part weights in half June 12, 2012 / March 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Leading automotive plastics component supplier Mecaplast believes it can cut the weight of interior and exterior trim parts by between 30 and 50% by using a newly patented injection moulding processing technology in combination with novel polypropylene compounds. Mecaplast, headquartered in Monaco and with numerous production facilities across France as well as in Europe, Turkey, […] Read more »
Industry Purac supports Biobased Kidshouse with PLA roof insulation June 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart On 4 June 2012 a Biobased Kidshouse, sponsored by Purac, was opened by the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation. The Biobased Kidshouse is an initiative of BE-Basic, an international public-private partnership, funded by the Dutch government in the field of sustainable chemistry and ecology. The Biobased Kidshouse intends to educate children with […] Read more »
Processes A. Schulman invests in Saudi Arabia polypropylene JV June 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart In an effort to expand its business in the Middle East, resin supplier A. Schulman has entered into a joint venture agreement with Saudi Arabia’s National Petrochemical Industrial Company (NATPET) to produce and globally sell polypropylene compounds. The 50-50 joint venture, expected to be named NATPET-Schulman Engineering Plastic Compounds, will be based around a proposed […] Read more »
Recycling News UK students plant plastic to reduce waste June 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Polystyrene is a strong plastic, which can be injected, extruded or blowmolded. More than 14 million metric tons of polystyrene are produced annually, and it’s estimated that expanded polystyrene products make up about 25 to 30% of space in landfills around the world. Due to its chemically stable nature it is expected to remain there […] Read more »
Machinery News Medical devices emphasize speed, mobility June 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Mobility and speed are significant trends in new medical devices and equipment. ABS, polycarbonate and other structural plastics play significant roles because of their light weight and portability. One example is the Planmed Verity Extremity Scanner, a new, mobile CT scanner for orthopedic imaging of the extremities that was the best-in-show winner in this year’s […] Read more »
Material News Gucci Introduces Series of Eco-friendly & Sustainable Soles Made of Biodegradable Plastics June 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Gucci is pleased to announce the launch of Sustainable Soles, a special edition of eco-friendly women’s and men’s shoes designed by Creative Director Frida Giannini and part of the Prefall 2012 Collection. This new project conveys the House’s mission to interpret in a responsible way the modern consumer’s desire for sustainable fashion products, all the […] Read more »
Industry Shiny Metalics and Hi-Tech Plastics Add a Sci-Fi Feel to This Fashion Season June 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart As this summer turned a corner, full tilt, into a season of ultra-femininity – forests of florals, candy floss pastels, and more lace than a Parisian bordello – there was always going to be a counter-trend in the opposite direction. A sort of centrifugal force in the contrary direction. Newton said that ‘to every action […] Read more »
Industry Toronto plastic bag ban is 'people's fault,' says Ford June 8, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Populist Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says the city’s taxpayers are to blame for a council vote to ban plastic bags next year. “It’s the people’s fault. Honestly, sometimes I get so frustrated because the people are just sitting back listening. They don’t pick up the phone, they don’t go down to city hall, they don’t […] Read more »
