Product News Dutchland Plastics celebrates 50th anniversary with major hiring and growth plan May 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Dutchland Plastics LLC (Oostburg, WI), a contract manufacturer of custom rotationally molded (rotomolded) plastics products, is celebrating its 50th anniversary by giving back. It has announced a major new compensation, benefits and growth plan affecting all existing and prospective employees. Dutchland PlasticsThe growth plan includes adding 50 positions to the manufacturing team, raising starting pay […] Read more »
Plastic Recycling Nestle Waters North America Pledges $6 Million To Closed Loop Fund May 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Nestle Waters North America has announced investment of $6 million in the Closed Loop Fund. The investment is part of the company’s efforts to promote funding of recycling programs and infrastructure in cities across the US. The company has now become part of the social impact investment fund along with other major […] Read more »
Environment Plastic Recycling Hazardous waste growing at alarming rate: ASSOCHAM May 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart NEW DELHI (Scrap Monster): The joint study conducted by the Associated Chamber of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and PwC indicates that generation of hazardous waste in the country is increasing at around 2-5% every year. The study titled ‘Waste Management in India-Shifting Gears’ notes that nearly 10-15% of the industrial waste produced in […] Read more »
Plastic Recycling New Data Showing High Value of Scrap Exports Revealed During World Trade Week May 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the Voice of the Recycling Industry™, released new, independent data today highlighting the important role scrap commodities play in U.S. exports. According to the study by John Dunham and Associates, coinciding with World Trade Week, U.S. scrap exports generate more than $28 billion in total […] Read more »
Plastic Recycling Recycling Coalition Seeks to Double Michigan’s Recycling Rate to 30% in Two Years May 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Greening of the Great Lakes was on hand May 18 at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Center for the Michigan Recycling Coalition’s 35th Annual Conference and Governor’s Recycling Summit, Michigan’s largest conference and exhibition about recycling and organics management. Kerrin O’Brien is the executive director of the Michigan Recycling Coalition. She says the […] Read more »
Plastic Packaging Hybrid paper-plastic pouch commercialized May 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Treofan (Düsseldorf/Raunheim, Germany) showcased during Interpack the first commercial application of its hybrid packaging solution HybraPack, which has been jointly developed with paper manufacturer Feldmuehle Uetersen (Uetersen, Germany). Up-and-coming Swiss company Trinity haircare will in the future package high-quality hair care products for professional users in upright pouches manufactured from this film-paper combination. HybraPack HybraPack […] Read more »
Industry News Web Industries expands Advanced Composites Development Center to focus on thermoplastics May 24, 2017 / May 24, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Newly expanded format processing facilities that will enable the aerospace industry to take advantage of thermoplastic composite materials have been brought online at Web Industries’ Atlanta Advanced Composites Center of Excellence. The company’s new Thermoplastic Composite Development and Qualification Center is specifically designed, staffed, and equipped for creating processes that format thermoplastic carbon fiber prepreg […] Read more »
Industry Chinaplas: Addivant launches ultra-low emission antioxidant for polyurethane foams in automotive applications May 24, 2017 / May 29, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Developed to meet the challenges faced in automotive applications, the Naugard Foamplus LE portfolio consists of ultra-low emissive stabilization packages enabling the entire value chain to be compliant with the ever-stricter national legislations on vehicle indoor air quality (VIAQ). “The new products are drop-in solutions that emit 95% less VOC and FOG emissions,” says Irfaan […] Read more »
