Circular economy at industry highlight Fakuma 2021
The 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing extends its invitation to the live trade fair in Friedrichshafen from the 12th through the 16th of October, 2021.
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‘Huge’ pent-up demand to see new machinery and materials says Interplas organiser
Interplas, the UK's leading plastics industry event that showcases manufacturing processes, technologies and services essential to the plastics sector returns to the NEC, Birmingham 28-30 September 2021 after a COVID-19 postponement for 2020.
Bioplastic grade M∙Vera GP1045 - suitable for medium stiffness applications
As a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, Bio-Fed is the specialist for innovative and application-oriented biocompounds. The product portfolio of biodegradable and/or biobased compounds under the trade name M∙Vera is constantly being expanded with new products.
Sanner of China: new production site in Kunshan to boost production capacity by 80 percent
Sanner is set for further growth in the Asian markets. Following rapidly increasing customer demands in this region, the company is now planning to build a second production site in Kunshan. Once it takes up operation, a production output rise of around 80 percent is expected.
Cycling shorts padded with innovative TPE layer from Kariburg TPE
SQlab has chosen Supersoft TPE for optimum pressure distribution in cycling shorts.
SABIC first in industry to launch circular polycarbonate produced from post- consumer mixed plastic
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced the launch of its certified circular polycarbonate (PC) resin and blends made from the upcycling of post-consumer mixed plastic - a first in the industry.
R&P Polyplastic is developing its relationship with one of the leading Polish distribution companies
R&P Polyplastic, one of the largest Russian compounders, started regular deliveries of Armamid PA6 GF15-1T material to Poland. The first lot of 10 tons was shipped in April. In July, the purchase quantity has been increased by over 2 times and amounted to 20.5 tons.
Micro molding - material selection and design concerns
As manufacturers begin to consider the development of parts and components that will need to be micro molded, it is important to bear in mind some key issues from project inception.
SABIC launches ISCC certified Lexan polycarbonate film & sheet
SABIC has announced that its Functional Forms plant in Bergen op Zoom has been accredited under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS scheme for providing a new range of Lexan film and sheet products based on certified renewable feedstock.
Domo’s Econamid sustainable polyamide - now even more eco-friendly
Domo Chemicals, a leader in sustainable polyamide solutions, has begun using a new sustainable black masterbatch based on recycled material to complement the recycled base polymer in its Econamid brand of sustainable polyamides.
Steen Jensen appointed as General Manager of Biesterfeld Nordic AB
Plastics and additives distributor Biesterfeld Plastic has appointed Steen Jensen as the new General Manager of Scandinavian subsidiary Biesterfeld Nordic AB. In September 2021 Steen Jensen will succeed Eric Lundén, who is moving on from the company after six successful years.
DSM and SABIC combine efforts to create recycled-based Dyneema
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, and SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced a collaboration to create recycled-based Dyneema.
