Thu, 15 May 2008 11:44 AM

Archived Hot News Group exhibition crowd puller at interpack   (13-05-2008) From 24th to 30th April 2008, the bioplastics group xhibition ‘Bioplastics i.... [More..]              Separator films help speed progress of hybrid and electric vehicles   (13-05-2008) ExxonMobil Chemical will introduce new coextruded separator grades for hybrid and electric vehicle batteries at the Advan.... [More..]              Optimised materials for decorative chrome plating    (12-05-2008) One of the hottest trends in automotive design is the resurgence of chrome in trim, door handles, and other decorative touches to.... [More..]              Potential to reduce waste and energy consumption   (12-05-2008) ExxonMobil Chemical Company showcased a new product, Enable mPE, at Chinaplas 2008. The company says it ha.... [More..]              Zeller Plastik Shanghai successfully transfers longtime Kraft application   (12-05-2008) Global Closure Systems (GCS), a leading worldwide supplier of plastic and metal closing and dispensing systems, has annou.... [More..]              Xaloy receives Thai government award for labour practices    (9-05-2008) The Ministry of Labour in Thailand has recognised the Xaloy facility .... [More..]              EU court ruling does not question safety or science of flame retardant   (9-05-2008) The European Court of Justice has ruled that procedural errors, and not a lack of scientific support or safety data, has led to t.... [More..]              Chinaplas 2008 attended by over 70,000 international visitors   (9-05-2008) The 22nd International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries (Chinaplas 2008) was staged last month with r.... [More..]              Power management in production and process automation   (8-05-2008) Siemens has added the function power management to the range of func.... [More..]              Global market trends changing the face of packaging   (8-05-2008) APET sheet and PET resin manufacturer, Octal, has identified three major market trends that are changing the face of packaging ar.... [More..]              More power to the SME sector at AUTOMATICA 2008    (8-05-2008) The European robotics initiative SMErobot, which aims to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufac.... [More..]              Electric transport is the buzz   (7-05-2008) New to Australia, Varley says its electric vehicles will increase pro.... [More..]              Green technologies to be presented at PU conference   (7-05-2008) Global producers of polyurethane based coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers will find a rich variety of technical prese.... [More..]              Completion of specialty copolyester expansion   (7-05-2008) Eastman Chemical Company has announced the mechanical completion of the expansion of specialty copolyester capacity at it.... [More..]              Research demonstrates flexible packaging more sustainable alternative to rigid   (6-05-2008) Zip-Pak, a world leader in differentiating brands with resealable packaging technology, has announced its latest research findin.... [More..]              Launch of ultra-high ACN HNBR product line   (6-05-2008) The specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG, a world leading supplier of technical rubber products, is adding three new ultra-high .... [More..]              Free gap analysis tool instantly tests any production workforce   (6-05-2008) A Routsis Associates Inc, a division of RJG Inc, has announced the launch of their new online injection moulding gap anal.... [More..]              Rome 2008 Pultrusion Innovation Award   (5-05-2008) Comfort Line Ltd USA has won the Rome 2008 Pultrusion Innovation Award, [More..]              Automatic coil production and packaging from extrusion line to pallets   (5-05-2008) Pipe Coil Technology Ltd has launched its breakthrough system solutions that use robots to fully automate the entire coiling and .... [More..]              Award winning service   (5-05-2008) The company that handles customer service in Brazil on behalf of KraussMaffei.... [More..]              No more flat tyres   (5-05-2008) It is a fact that flat tyres hinder movement. All gardeners, handymen and construction site workers who have tried pushi.... [More..]              PACIA National Conference 2008 program   (2-05-2008) PACIA will launch the Sustainability Framework for Industry on June 16 as part of the welcome event. The .... [More..]              Lightweight combat helmet   (2-05-2008) Using its proprietary quick-cycle moulding processes, Diaphorm Techno.... [More..]              Playtex to stop using BPA in all products this year   (2-05-2008) Playtex Infant Care, a division of Energizer Personal Care, a leader in infant care, has addressed growing public confusion about.... [More..]              Highest UL temperature rating in thermoset polyester composites industry   (30-04-2008) IDI Composites International, a global formulator and manufacturer of therm.... [More..]              Relaunching the AVK website   (30-04-2008) The AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe eV (Federation of Reinforced Plastics) presents its relaunched website in a.... [More..]              PET liqueur bottle with built-in handle   (30-04-2008) McCormick Distilling Co, Weston, USA, has commercialised the first PET.... [More..]              Call for scholarship applications    (30-04-2008) The organising committee for the SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition has announced it will again bestow two scholar.... [More..]              Water based mould release   (29-04-2008) A new water based mould release from Axel Plastics Research Lab.... [More..]              Octal to begin PET resin sales as part of expansion strategy   (29-04-2008) Less than two weeks after announcing plans for a 500,000 tonnes per year capacity expansion of its integrated PET resin and APET.... [More..]              Carbon emission experts meet at Carbon Trading Expo to urge business to act   (29-04-2008) A call to industry that emissions targets and reporting deadlines set by the federal government demand instant action c.... [More..]              Process technology and component testing efficiently linked   (29-04-2008) KraussMaffei has integrated its automotive testing unit, with.... [More..]              Wealth of product introductions planned at ASEANPLAS   (29-04-2008) ASEANPLAS incorporating ASEARUBBER 2008, South East Asia’s largest and most dedicated platform for plastics and rubber, opened it.... [More..]              Court decision to examine adverse impacts of banning plastic bags   (29-04-2008) The Progressive Bag Affiliates of the American Chemistry Council has applauded the decision by Alameda County Superior Court Jud.... [More..]              Metallocene PE combines enhanced extrusion with excellent film performance   (28-04-2008) ExxonMobil Chemical Company has introduced a new metallocene polyethylene<.... [More..]              World class HDPE plant achieves one million tonnes milestone    (28-04-2008) LyondellBasell’s world scale Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process (ACP) 320 KT per year HDPE plant, located in Wesseling, Ge.... [More..]              ‘Jobsworths’ are putting lives at risk, warns chemical engineering chief   (28-04-2008) Dr David Brown, chief executive at the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) says that lives are being put at risk by ‘jobs.... [More..]              Antimicrobial permanently protects   (28-04-2008) Patented polymer technology has yielded an altogether new type of .... [More..]              Technological advance for production of green polymers   (28-04-2008) Braskem has announced the first certified linear polyethylene in the world made from 100 per cent renewable raw materi.... [More..]              Use of solar power now more cost effective   (28-04-2008) Centrosolar Group AG, manufacturers of solar modules, and specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG have developed a new production me.... [More..]              SpinForm for high productivity in multicomponent moulding   (24-04-2008) At Chinaplas 2008, KraussMaffei demonstrated an innovative system for high .... [More..]              Zip-Pak opens first China office in Shanghai   (24-04-2008) Zip-Pak, a global leader in resealable packaging technology, has announced the official opening of its first China office in Shan.... [More..]              Easy to inflate   (24-04-2008) Recent tests have demonstrated that Styrolux 3G46, a highly transparent SBC plastic grade that BASF launched onto the market in 2.... [More..]              Hollow but strong   (24-04-2008) Be it hairspray bottles, paint cans or oil tanks, hollow objects with dema.... [More..]              Maximum speed with minimum energy consumption   (24-04-2008) Profine GmbH, Troisdorf, Germany produces coextruded window main profiles at the enormous speed of 6m/ min in a twin-strand proce.... [More..]              Expanding Aclar production for pharmaceutical industry   (24-04-2008) Honeywell has announced that it will expand production of Aclar film to meet growing demand for the clear, moisture-barrier mater.... [More..]              Retirement after forty years of service   (23-04-2008) Stephen Simon, 64, director and senior vice president of Exxon Mobil Corporation has announced his intention to retire ef.... [More..]              Strategic alliance partnership to join global tooling technology leaders    (23-04-2008) Futaba Corporation and D-M-E Company have announced the formation of a strategic alliance, which includes transfer of ownership, .... [More..]              Plantic to introduce high performance sheet at Interpack 2008   (23-04-2008) The Interpack trade fair in 2008 will be the forum at which Plantic Technologies Limited will introduce its new high performance .... [More..]              Bayer and Baulé establish systems house joint venture   (23-04-2008) Bayer MaterialScience AG and Michel Baulé SA have signed an agreement to merge their respective cast elastomers businesses into a.... [More..]

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