Industry Arsonists blamed for huge fire at plastics warehouse in Oldham May 14, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Arsonists are believed to have started a huge blaze which destroyed a warehouse crammed with plastics. At the height of the blaze, some 60 firefighters were tackling the spectacular fire in Oldham on Saturday. Fire crews arrived just before 3pm and found the huge warehouse on Meek Street ablaze. They used a number of hose […] Read more »
Industry Plastics fire in Mississauga sends up clouds of black smoke May 14, 2012 by plasticsinfomart A two-alarm fire in Mississauga caused large clouds of black smoke Saturday, as authorities asked residents to close their doors and windows. Fire crews were called to plastics company Kal-Trading Inc. on Wolfedale Rd. near Central Pkwy. W. around 10 a.m. The building was quickly evacuated and there were no injuries, according to EMS officials. […] Read more »
Breaking News Recycling News Recycled plastic resin to 'dispel market myths' May 14, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Recycling International reports that South African recycler Extrupet will be introducing a PhoenixPET brand later this year in order to promote the use of recycled PET resin in food packaging. According to the PET Resin Association, PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a clear, strong and lightweight plastic belonging to the polyester family. It is typically […] Read more »
Material News California hospital group sets the pace for sustainability programs May 14, 2012 by plasticsinfomart In 2005, California-based Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) became one of the first, if not the first, hospital group in the United States to stop using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for intravenous (IV) bags, solutions, and tubing. Today known as Dignity Health, the healthcare organization is a founding sponsor of the Healthier Hospitals Initiative and is leading […] Read more »
Market News Oil price declines on slower China growth May 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart (AP) NEW YORK – The price of oil fell Friday after reports that China’s economy appears to be slowing down. China, the world’s second-largest oil consumer, reported a sharp decline in both investment and industrial production growth in April. A slowdown in China could push oil consumption – and prices – lower this year. Benchmark […] Read more »
Breaking News Machinery News Starlinger displays deCON 50 decontamination dryer at Plast 2012 May 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart At the ongoing Plast 2012, Starlinger & Co GmbH and the divisions Starlinger recycling technology and Starlinger viscotec is displaying its deCON 50 decontamination dryer that dries and decontaminates PET post-consumer recycled (PCR) flakes in one single step. Developed by Starlinger viscotec, the deCON 50 can be used as a stand-alone or inline unit that […] Read more »
Processes EDI China moving to new headquarters in August May 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart At CHINAPLAS 2012, EDI Precision Dies (Shanghai) Co Ltd (EDI China), a subsidiary of the US-based Extrusion Dies Industries (EDI), announced that its local headquarters will be moving a new facility in Shanghai on August 1. The 5,000sq m facility will replace EDI China’s old headquarters, an 1,800sq m plant also in Shanghai, and will […] Read more »
Breaking News Product News Avery Dennison offers paint replacement car wrap in over 30 colors and 3 finishes May 12, 2012 by plasticsinfomart Avery Dennison Corporation announced on May 8 that it has developed a new product line, Supreme Wrapping Film, which is wrapped around a vehicle’s exterior to change the color of the car while protecting the original paint job. As introduced, the new Avery Dennison product line is available in more than 30 colors, ranging from […] Read more »
