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Archived Hot News    (6-08-2009) Sumitomo All Electric’s giving customers great savings & efficiencies during Tough Times. In recent discussions with his customers, Dermid.... [More..]              First time for SPE   (1-08-2009) The combined attendance of the Society of Plastics Engineers’ ANTEC 2009 conference and the SPE seminar program reached 1,487, SPE announced toda.... [More..]              Companies to pursue market expansion of roll-fed shrink films   (31-07-2009) Avery Dennison announced today that its Roll Materials division has entered into a collaboration agreement with Polysack Plastic Industries Ltd..... [More..]              Credit ratings upgraded   (31-07-2009) Following the successful reset of banking covenants on July 15th last, Standard & Poors and Moody’s have raised their long-term view for INEOS Gr.... [More..]              Clear tube feature on loader    (31-07-2009) Wittmann has introduced a clear tube feature for their Feedmax B material loaders. The new VVM (Visual Material Monitoring) feature is achieved b.... [More..]              5,000th blow moulder   (31-07-2009) Since April 2009, the 5,000th blow moulder sold by Sidel has been making PET beer bottles at one of the leaders on the world beer market, Anheuse.... [More..]              Drying that combines flexibility with energy efficiency   (29-07-2009) With their new design and construction solutions, the Piovan compressed air dryers of the DPA series offer a flexible and economic solution in th.... [More..]              Doubts about PLA and recycling   (27-07-2009) The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) today refuted the premise that polylactic acid (PLA) containers can be su.... [More..]              Cereplast new strategic partnership with Chase Plastics   (23-07-2009) Cereplast, Inc. (OTC BB: CERP), developer of proprietary bio-based sustainable plastics, today announced a new strategic partnership with Chase P.... [More..]              European Bioplastics distances itself from the "Oxo-biodegradable" industry    (23-07-2009) European Bioplastics today published a position paper distancing itself from the so-called "oxo- biodegradable” industry. The paper sheds some li.... [More..]              Unique new bicycle   (23-07-2009) Underscoring its focus on customer collaboration and innovation, SABIC Innovative Plastics has helped a key customer – Karbon Kinetics Ltd. (KKL).... [More..]              New leader at Biosafe   (23-07-2009) BIOSAFE, Inc. has appointed Max Fedor to be president and CEO, it was announced today by chairman Donald J. Wagner. Fedor will lead the commercia.... [More..]              Expanded line of halogen-free FR compounds   (20-07-2009) Global custom engineered thermoplastic compounder RTP Company has expanded its broad line of halogen-free flame retardant (FR) compounds to inclu.... [More..]              latest in thermoforming technology   (20-07-2009) Innovative system solutions for the packaging industry, aimed at increasing performance and efficiency in the thermoforming of plastics, form the.... [More..]              Water bottle that completely biodegrades into organic material   (20-07-2009) People love the convenience of bottled water, but the category's overwhelming success wreaked toxic havoc on the nation's landfills, where the av.... [More..]              39th-annual Automotive Innovation Awards Gala   (16-07-2009) The Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) International today announced that the date for its 39th-annual Automotive Inn.... [More..]              The world’s first certified carbon neutral device.   (16-07-2009) SABIC Innovative Plastics’ and Motorola’s close collaboration has resulted in the co-development of new Lexan EXL 8414 polycarbonate (PC) resin, .... [More..]              ENGEL closes gaps in financing   (16-07-2009) Because of their comprehensive portfolio of financing instruments, ENGEL can now help potential customers to implement planned investments. Vario.... [More..]              Congress of the Colour Association   (16-07-2009) The 11th AIC Congress is being held in Sydney, Australia, from 27th September to 2nd October 2009 at the University of New South Wales. It has re.... [More..]              European Bioplastics supports new legislative approach on bioplastics in Latvia   (13-07-2009) A cabinet ordinance initiated by homo ecos: is currently under way to define biodegradable plastics as certified compostable according to EN 1343.... [More..]              footwear at conference   (13-07-2009) Innovative new polyurethane materials, colouring techniques, and renewable content advances top the agenda for footwear decision makers at the Po.... [More..]              Packs look cumbersome and unattractive   (13-07-2009) RPC’s bespoke design capabilities have been utilised by Westland Horticulture in order to provide an easy-to-use, convenient and stylish handheld.... [More..]              Bioplastic emits less CO2 and consumes less energy   (13-07-2009) NatureWorks LLC, maker of a broad portfolio of Ingeo biopolymers made from plants, not oil, confirmed today that personnel at its Blair, Nebraska.... [More..]              Upcoming IAPD Educational Events   (13-07-2009) Understanding How Plastics Are Manufactured: IAPD’s First Web Seminar Join IAPD for its first FREE web seminar on Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. Cent.... [More..]              plastic clamshell made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled PET   (10-07-2009) Befitting its history of environmental stewardship, Earthbound Farm today announced a fresh- cut salad industry first: All of its plastic clamshe.... [More..]              No global recipe for success   (10-07-2009) In 2008 global beer production increased yet again, with the total output almost reaching the next stage of two billion hectolitres. Consequently.... [More..]              First USA 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic in a juice bottle   (9-07-2009) As part of the company's ongoing commitment to quality and sustainability in everything it does, Naked Juice announced today that it has become t.... [More..]              Pepsi investing $1 billion in Russia   (8-07-2009) PepsiCo, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, announced today that it plans to invest US$1 billion in Russia over three years,.... [More..]              New web site for composites group   (8-07-2009) The European Alliance for Thermoplastic Composites (EATC) was formed in 2000 by leading European companies, with a concerted commitment to the te.... [More..]              Polyurethanes 2009 Technical Conference   (8-07-2009) More than two dozen technical papers addressing the versatility of polyurethane materials for solving sustainability, insulation and overall perf.... [More..]              Sino-Pack and China Drinktec exhibition   (8-07-2009) Statistics showed that China is the first country picking up in the world's financial tsunami. The Chinese government has been implementing vario.... [More..]              Novatec files patent infringement suit on Conair   (7-07-2009) Novatec, Inc. announced today that it has filed a patent infringement suit with estimated damages exceeding $8,000,000 against The Conair.... [More..]              BASF specifies restructuring plans   (6-07-2009) BASF has finalized its plans for the integration of Ciba Holding AG, which it acquired in April 2009. Under the plans, former Ciba businesses are.... [More..]              KM say they are on course   (4-07-2009) The NPE2009, the lead show for the plastics industry in the North American market, has just ended. Machinery and systems supplier KraussMaffei dr.... [More..]              Improved wear resistance   (4-07-2009) Solvay Advanced Polymers, has launched a pair of new wear resistant Torlon polyamide-imide (PAI) grades that deliver significantly better wear pe.... [More..]              Sugarcane plates   (3-07-2009) Solo Cup Company today announced the introduction of Bare by Solo compostable plates made with sugarcane. The ivory coloured plates feature an o.... [More..]              NPE2009 winning entries   (3-07-2009) The first International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC) culminated at NPE2009 with the announcement of the winning entries at an evening cerem.... [More..]              Epoxy price increases   (2-07-2009) Dow Epoxy, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company and its affiliates, will increase prices for its epoxy resins in Asia Pacific. Effective J.... [More..]              New sales partner for the countries around the Arabian Gulf   (2-07-2009) With immediate effect, KraussMaffei’s new sales partner for the countries around the Arabian Gulf is eRam Holding. The agreement with eRam streng.... [More..]              Sale of substantially all of the company's assets to a group of existing investors   (2-07-2009) Milacron Inc., a leading global supplier of plastics processing technologies and industrial fluids, announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in i.... [More..]              First five-layer blown silage wrap film line   (2-07-2009) Gloucester Engineering has announced that Sigma Stretch Film, a division of Sigma Plastics Group, has purchased their first five-layer agricultur.... [More..]              ExxonMobil to Increase PP compounding capacity   (2-07-2009) the company is investing in increased polypropylene (PP) compounding capacity and capability at its Lillebonne Polypropylene Plant (LPP), France..... [More..]              Gerresheimer sells Technical Plastics   (2-07-2009) Gerresheimer, a leading manufacturer of glass and plastic products for the pharma and life science industry, has sold its Technical Plastics ope.... [More..]              From six to four business units   (2-07-2009) BASF reorganizes its Petrochemicals division. The future organization consists of four (formerly six) business units. The optimized organisationa.... [More..]              Netstal into second hand machines    (2-07-2009) The Swiss manufacturer Netstal-Maschinen AG has bundled its organisation and processes for trading, overhauling and selling used machines under t.... [More..]              Sold more than 700 single-screw extruders    (2-07-2009) Since the official introduction of the Alpha standard extruder family at the K 2001, the Viennese machine manufacturer Cincinnati Extrusion has s.... [More..]              Do it naked   (2-07-2009) M&H Plastics announced that they have worked in partnership with Naked Bodycare (97% natural toiletries brand) on the launch of their new hair st.... [More..]              Changes at Coperion    (2-07-2009) With immediate effect, the German company Coperion headquartered at Stuttgart, has streamlined its executive board. Wolfgang Pöschl, member of th.... [More..]              Cargill acquires full Natureworks ownership from Teijin    (2-07-2009) Cargill announced today that it would assume full ownership of NatureWorks LLC, as part of Teijin Limited’s general portfolio restructuring in re.... [More..]              Laserlite and Bayer merge    (1-07-2009) Today, Bayer strengthens the company’s position in the Australian marketplace with the launch of a new hi-tech materials company, Bayer MaterialS.... [More..]

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