Plastics Industry Plastics industry striving for zero pellet loss August 7, 2018 / August 7, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Plastics industry body Plastics|SA is calling on the industry to work towards achieving the goal of zero pellet, flake and powder loss. This drive forms part of the industry’s efforts to keep South Africa’s water sources free of plastic pollution. Plastics|SA Director, Anton Hanekom, says reducing the amount of plastics that make their way into […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastic Masterbatch Global Plastic Filler Masterbatch Market Analysis (2018 — 2023): Kaijie, Dolphin Poly Plast, Ferro Corporation and Polyplast Mller GmbH August 7, 2018 / August 7, 2018 by Plastics Infomart The “Plastic Filler Masterbatch Market (2018 – 2023): Global Industry Analysis” research publication offers readers with a comprehensive knowledge of the plastic filler masterbatch market scenario in forthcoming years. This report guides through various segments of the global plastic filler masterbatch market with market size status and forecast 2023. These segments are determined by sizing […] Read more » Plastic Masterbatch
Plastic Packaging Packaging innovation spotlight: a Troo alternative to flexible plastic August 7, 2018 / August 7, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Consumers are becoming more aware of the impact that packaging has on the environment and there is a growing expectation that it should be sustainable, kept to a minimum and easily recyclable. UK-based Troo Foods followed these unwritten rules when repackaging its range of prebiotic, ‘gut-friendly’ granola cereals in plastic-free, paper-based pouches. The free-standing pouch […] Read more » Plastics Packaging
Plastic Recycling Hungary’s MOL Group, APK form strategic partnership for recycling multilayer plastic structures August 7, 2018 / August 7, 2018 by Plastics Infomart MOL Group (Budapest) and APK AG (Merseburg, Germany) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement whereby, initially, MOL will support the completion of APK’s Merseburg recycling plant. The plant will serve as a pilot for an innovative solvent-based process, called Newcycling, which enables the recovery of high-quality plastic materials from complex multi-layer packaging. Plastic recycling has […] Read more » plastic recycling
Plastic Packaging Amcor to buy US-based plastic packaging firm Bemis for $6.8bn August 7, 2018 / August 7, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Packaging company Amcor has announced a deal to acquire Bemis, a US-based manufacturer of flexible and rigid plastic packaging, for $6.8 billion. The two companies said a merger would create a plastic packaging giant with a “comprehensive global footprint” and “more balanced, profitable exposure to emerging markets”. Indeed, the combined company would have sales of […] Read more » plastic packaging
Machinery News From plastic tag to necklace: Business transforms waste to art August 7, 2018 / August 7, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Christchurch woman Anthea Madill envisions a day when people can gather up all their odds and ends of unrecyclable plastic – milk bottle tops, bread bag tags and the like – and with the help of a 3D printer use that plastic to create a new washer, or spare part for a piece of machinery. […] Read more » Plastic Machinery News
Plastic Packaging Don’t microwave children’s food in plastic containers, avoid dishwasher: Doctors August 6, 2018 / August 6, 2018 by Plastics Infomart The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for stronger federal food safety requirements, warning families to avoid microwaving and dishwashing plastic containers that contain harmful chemicals. In a report published online last week, pediatricians cited growing evidence against chemicals in food colorings, preservatives and food packaging materials. “This report outlines not only safe and essential […] Read more » plastic packaging
plastic exhibition Exhibition of food packaging products fetches $100m August 6, 2018 / August 6, 2018 by Plastics Infomart The exhibitors at the 16th PLASTI PACK and IFTECH-2018, have received over $100 million on the third and last day of Pakistan’s largest exhibition of plastic and food technology sector. The exhibitors from 32 countries were given an overwhelming response from trade visitors who took keen interest in plastic, packaging and food processing machinery & […] Read more » plastic exhibition
