Material News Growing use of polymer composites results in increasing global demand for nanomaterials May 23, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The growing use of polymer composites has resulted in increasing demand for nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene and nanocellulose, as companies seek alternatives to carbon fibre and petroleum-based packaging, as per Research and Markets. The need for continuous improvement in material performance is significant for engineering applications, with research focusing on new advanced materials […] Read more »
Plastics News Plastic bag ban comes into effect in Park City, Utah in late June May 23, 2017 by plasticsinfomart SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Park City has become the first Utah City to impose ban on plastic bags. The ban was approved unanimously by Park City Council in a vote last week. The ban which comes into effect in late June, will affect three large grocery stores in the town. The ban aims to reduce pollution […] Read more »
Technology Avery Dennison boosts healthcare materials business with acquisition of Finesse Medical May 23, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Avery Dennison Corp. (Glendale, CA) announced today that it has acquired Finesse Medical Ltd., a manufacturer of healthcare products used in the management of wound care and skin conditions. The acquisition “will accelerate the achievement of our long-term strategic and financial goals for our industrial and healthcare materials segment,” commented Avery Dennison President and CEO […] Read more »
Material News Chinaplas: Polyamide continues to push performance envelope in high-temperature auto environments May 23, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Chasing enhanced fuel economies, global automakers are increasingly turning to compact, turbocharged internal combustion engines that require the handling of hot compressed gas. Polyamide has been the material of choice in turbo charge air coolers for some time, and automakers are proposing increasingly stringent performance requirements in their quest for better engine performance and enhanced […] Read more »
Plastics Industry Surface Generation starts work on thermoplastic over-molding project May 22, 2017 / May 23, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Surface Generation (Rutland, UK), a provider of advanced carbon-fiber processing technologies, has begun an 18-month research and development project to produce affordable, lightweight carbon-fiber components for the automotive industry. Backed by the British government’s Innovate UK program, Surface Generation is working with project partners to create enhanced automotive components, exploiting its patented PtFS production process […] Read more »
Market News Plastic Packaging Converted flexible packaging for food markets to reach $15.5 billion May 22, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Food markets for converted flexible packaging accounted for 71% of total demand in 2016 and are expected to rise to $15.5 billion in 2021. U.S. demand for converted flexible packaging is expected to rise 3.2% per year to $21.7 billion in 2021. Ongoing product introductions and trends favoring smaller package sizes will fuel opportunities, as […] Read more »
Industry News Toray Plastics helps University of Rhode Island break ground on $125-million engineering complex May 22, 2017 by plasticsinfomart On April 24, Toray Plastics (America) Inc. (North Kingstown, RI) President and CEO Mike Brandmeier along with Rhode Island Governor Gin Raimondo, University of Rhode Island (URI) President David M. Dooley, College of Engineering Dean Raymond Wright, and College of Engineering student Kalvin Cho broke ground on the construction of a $125-million engineering complex at URI. Breaking ground […] Read more »
Industry Wittmann Battenfeld invests €15 million in Kottingbrunn facility May 22, 2017 / May 23, 2017 by plasticsinfomart In response to growing demand for its PowerSeries machines and the quantity of new orders for 2017, the Wittmann Group is planning an expansion of the Wittmann Battenfeld injection molding machine manufacturing facility in Kottingbrunn, Austria. The €15 million investment will allow the company to expand the assembly area by an additional 2,200 square meters. […] Read more »
