The essential briefing on materials, markets, regulation, packaging, recycling, and the people moving the plastics industry forward.
While government has made progress in tackling plastic pollution, it has committed to address the problem of plastic pollution in consultation with the plastic industry and organised labour as the sector sustains approximately 60,000 jobs. Over the past two years, five registered extended producer schemes that support plastic waste collection and recycling have been registered […]
A pilot study of plastics recycling suggests more effective filtration and further research is needed to prevent microplastic particles being released in the recycling process. Scientists who sampled wash water from a modern, undisclosed recycling facility in the UK found the microplastics released in the water amounted to 13% of the plastic processed. ‘I was […]
The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) has called for a revision in import duties on plastic goods and inclusion of production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the sector to spur growth. Association president Mayur D Shah said they want the government to raise the import duty to 20 per cent from 10 per cent […]
World’s smallest piezoresistive, media-isolated pressure sensor – launched by Kistler Winterthur, April 2022 Kistler’s new 4017A piezoresistive absolute pressure sensor combines excellent measuring features with universal applicability. Thanks to its compactness, innovative design and outstanding media compatibility it is optimal for use in engine development as well as hydraulic and pneumatic applications, in both hot […]
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Stunning architecturalapplications shining a light on the potential of anodizing aluminum Clariant has been providing dyes and colorants for finishing anodized aluminium for more than half a century and a unique three-way partnership is highlighting the design possibilities using this special process. Almost one-hundred years ago aluminum revolutionized the world with the discovery of new […]
Michel Carreiro appointed new Managing Director of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Brazil 45-year-old heads up the development of the subsidiary and will help address high energy costs in Brazil by introducing the market to the wider benefits of all-electric injection moulding technology . Schwaig, December 2021 – Effective 10 September 2021, Michel Carreiro is confirmed as […]
Ascend to expand compound production to Latin America HOUSTON – December 8, 2021 – Ascend Performance Materials has announced plans to purchase a compounding facility in San Jose Iturbide, Mexico, growing its global footprint and expanding production capacity for high-performance engineered materials. The purchase agreement includes the assets of DM Color Mexicana, a joint venture […]