Industry Board Member Matthias Kaufmann leaves the RKW Group August 8, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Frankenthal, August 7, 2017 – Matthias Kaufmann, Member of the Executive Management Board of the RKW Group, has decided not to renew his existing contract due to differing views concerning the strategic direction of the company. He will leave the RKW Group on August 31, 2017 on mutually amicable terms with the Supervisory Board and the Executive […] Read more »
Industry Steppes Travel festival to focus on plastic pollution August 3, 2017 / April 6, 2018 by plasticsinfomart Tour operator Steppes Travel is to focus on the problem of plastic pollution at its second annual Beyond festival. The two-day festival at London’s Royal Geographical Society on September 30 and October 1 will look at the damage being caused to the world’s oceans due to plastic pollution. The weekend event will feature a series of […] Read more » plastic industry news
Machinery News Guelph vending machines promote drinking water over juice and pop August 3, 2017 by plasticsinfomart If you’ve been in the West End Community Centre or the newly reopened Victoria Road Recreation Centre in the last little while, you may have noticed a new beverage option in the vending machines there. Beside the machines offering up sports drinks, pop, and even bottled water, there are machines whose bottles are empty. But […] Read more » Machinery News
Machinery News Plastic counterweight has concrete solution to carbon emissions August 3, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Washing machine manufacturers could cut their carbon emissions by replacing vibration damping concrete blocks with a plastic counterweight filled with water. According to researchers at Nottingham Trent University, the solution could save the UK almost 45,000 tonnes of CO2 a year in transportation. Prof Amin Al-Habaibeh, a professor in intelligent engineering systems, and undergraduate Dylan […] Read more » Plastic Machines news
Plastics News Plastic foam waste collection begins in Algonquin Township August 3, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Residents of several communities in Kane, Lake and McHenry counties again will have a place to dispose of their plastic foam waste. In July 2016, several towns, including Algonquin and Barrington, suspended collection programs for plastic foam, of which Styrofoam is a brand, due to a decline in demand for the recycled material. The Environmental […] Read more » news of plastic
Industry Proven Standard Plastic: Ceresana Publishes New Study on Polypropylene August 3, 2017 / April 9, 2018 by plasticsinfomart Polypropylene (PP) is the second most important standard plastic after polyethylene, compatible with many processing technologies, and used for the most diverse applications ranging from packaging to household appliances, clothes, and vehicles. Ceresana analyzed the global market for polypropylene already for the fourth time. The latest report of the market research company expects the demand […] Read more » Industry news
Industry Industry News NORDSON APPOINTS TYRONE NING AS APPLICATION EXPERT FOR FLUID COATING SYSTEMS August 3, 2017 / April 9, 2018 by plasticsinfomart SHANGHAI, August 1, 2017: Tyrone Ning (Ning Tie) has joined Nordson Corporation as an application expert for fluid coating systems. Working in coordination with the company’s slot die sales team, Mr. Ning will support customers of Premier™ fixed-lip and Ultracoat™ adjustable-lip die systems and related equipment such as die positioners. “Ning Tie will […] Read more » Industry news
Machinery News CNC specialist ActionPlas completes overhaul August 3, 2017 by plasticsinfomart ActionPlas, a Leeds-based plastic parts machinist, has completed a million pound renovation of its facilities and machinery, adding 2880 square metres to its plant. The company supplies of bespoke plastic components for the food and drink, automotive, pharmaceutical, print, leisure and personal care industries in Britain and Europe. It boosted its equipment stock with a […] Read more » Plastic Machinery News
