Material News – Page 149 – Plastics Informart

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French-Korean collaboration targets vehicle interior decorative film development

Vehicle interior systems supplier Faurecia (Nanterre, France) and Korea’s LG Hausys (Seoul), a world leader in the development and production of specialty decoration materials and films for the housing, electronic and automotive industries, have signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop next-generation vehicle interior decoration films. Through this partnership, Faurecia Interior Systems will expand its […]

plasticsinfomart · Jan 13, 2012

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SHRINK TIGHTENING FILM WRAPS FERRERO CHOCOLATES

Innovia Films’ shrink tightening BOPP substrate, Propafilm™ OS, has been selected by global confectionery manufacturer, Ferrero, to overwrap boxes of its Rondnoir chocolates. Propafilm™ OS is a high-speed, transparent, overwrapping film manufactured using Innovia Films’ unique bubble process. It has balanced shrink tightening properties and offers a sparkling pack appearance. In addition Propafilm™ OS can […]

plasticsinfomart · Jan 13, 2012

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Polymer demand improves in Thailand after floods

Players in Thailand have been reporting improved demand since the start of 2012 as the market recovers from devastating floods that occurred last year as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Polymer prices are reported to be generally higher compared to December and restocking is now being reported. Thailand experienced its worst flood in 50 […]

plasticsinfomart · Jan 13, 2012

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Industry looks for biodegradable plastics for carry bags

PUNE: The ban on the use of plastic carrybags of a certain quality by governments and civic bodies across the country is an opportunity for the development of biodegradable plastic. Such material can be made into bags for the same purpose, of carrying goods. “”The use of biodegradable plastic could come in easily for the […]

plasticsinfomart · Jan 13, 2012

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Bemis Clysar announces new printed shrink film for multi-packs and bundled items

A high-performance polyolefin films supplier, Bemis Clysar introduces single-source printed polyolefin shrink film with high-impact, 360-degree graphics for multi-packs and bundled items, including juice minis, wipes canisters, personal care products, automotive supplies and promotional “buy one, get one free” products. Strong enough to replace wrapped paperboard trays or paperboard sleeves, Clysar printed shrink film is […]

plasticsinfomart · Jan 12, 2012

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Supermarkets in China continue to use banned plastics

The new research was conducted by the International Food Packaging Association. In the last six months, the agency visited nearly 46 supermarkets in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, where it found that almost one in five supermarkets were still using plastic wrapping made of PVC for fresh meat and cooked food, Chinadaily.com reported. China banned the […]

plasticsinfomart · Jan 12, 2012