With more than 30 end-of-line robots, more than 20 laser-guided vehicles (LGVs), automated warehouses, and record-setting output rates, the new site currently being built by beer giant Modelo is one of a kind. The four bottling lines are all supplied by Sidel.
A. Schulman announced the European launch of two new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products for automotive applications - Invision VX EP ultra high-flow TPE, and Invision SLX slush TPE.
Pregis is launching Astro-Foam Renew, a new polyethylene foam sheet with up to 35% pre-consumer recycled content.
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has introduced to the film industry the new Stealth Core film core with Active Tension Displacement, or ATD Technology. The Stealth Core film core is currently available for use with machine-grade stretch film.
Last week at Poleko 2008 - the largest fair in Central Eastern Europe for experts in the field of environmental protection and municipal services - Orwak presented new baler Orwak 3610.
DSM Engineering Plastics has announced the launch of Stanyl LED 1551, the latest grade of Stanyl used in plastic lead chip carriers (PLCC) for high brightness LED`s. These LED`s are conventionally selected for back lighting LCD display panels used in Mobile phones, PDAs, notebook PCs and hand held devices.
BASF launched new plastic that has the property of killing microbes. The product has been presented at the Fakuma 2008 in October in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Ticona Engineering Polymers, a leader in non-halogenated thermoplastic polyester (PBT) development, announcedan addition to its portfolio of XFR - halogen - free flame retardant polymers - the enhanced Celanex 6842 series with improved processability and equivalent properties that give designers and manufacturers a "drop-in" option for use in eco-friendly electrical and electronic components.
Precision injection molding in model making Akulon Ultraflow from DSM Engineering Plastics provides high cost savings potential.
A revolutionary new barrier coating, which is both water and grease resistant, has been developed by Europe`s leading corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer, Smurfit Kappa.
DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions announces commercial availability of new 0.9-mm (35-mil) DuPont SentryGlas clear interlayer for use in making strong, protective windows, doors and safety-glazed building elements.
LyondellBasell Launches New-Generation PE Adhesive Resin used in Steel Pipe External Coatings.
