New SABIC's HDPE
Collapsible tubes have an improved aesthetic appearance and squeezability when they are extruded from SABIC HDPE F4520.
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Nearly 1700 exhibitors from 35 countries at Fakuma 2012
With the 22nd Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing, to be held at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre from 16 to 20 October 2012, the plastics industry is sending out a strong market signal: injection moulding, thermoforming, extrusion technology, tooling, materials, purchased parts and services – Fakuma will showcase the entire world of plastics technology in all of its aspects.
New Nylon 6/12 compounds provide practical alternative to Nylon 12
Chemlon 800 series compounds exhibit comparable chemical resistance and shorter molding cycles, with only slightly greater moisture gain.
Construction and agriculture industries adopt solutions based on plastic resins
The industrial sector is exploring applications for new raw materials to gain agility and save natural resources.
Green PET producer expands for North and South American markets
Octal can now provide dedicated capacity to support large food and consumer companies’ requirements for PET resin and DPET sheet in North and South America.
New high fluidity Kynar 705 for PVDF ultra resistant mono and multifilaments fibers
Arkema has developed Kynar 705 resin, a new high flow PVDF homopolymer grade, intended to be used in standard commercial spinning equipments to produce ultra-resistant textiles for water, chemical filtration and architectural applications.
India’s first plastic fender
Advanced thermoplastic technology from SABIC enables Mahindra & Mahindra to launch India’s first plastic fender.
Chinaplas reveals the vitality of the plastics & rubber industries in Asia
According to McKinsey's report released in June 2012, the world's economy center is shifting eastward by 140km per year from year 2000-2010. The anticipated economic growth of 47% from 2010 to 2025 comes from 440 cities in developing countries, among which half of them belong to China.
Material of the 21st century: Plastics move the world
The plastics industry is worldwide one of the most innovative sectors. The secret of its success lies in the plastics themselves, which leave almost nothing to be desired – even in view of our society’s globally important tasks.
Dow: Olympic Stadium wrap first of Its kind
Breakthrough technology and strategic partnerships will allow wrap to be repurposed for use in Rio, Uganda and UK.
New SABIC’s Noryl SA resins
SABIC’s new Noryl SA resins cut cost and extend performance capabilities of thermoset systems for PCBs, adhesives & coatings.
BASF introduces plastics product line approved for drinking water
BASF has now started offering a portfolio of engineering plastics specially designed for applications that come into contact with drinking water.
