PGI renames itself AVINTIV Inc.

PGI launches rebranding program; renames itself AVINTIV Inc. – name combines 'advanced', 'inventive' and 'innovative'.

US FDA says partially hydrogenated oils not GRAS

The agency expects food manufacturers to remove partially hydrogenated oils – the source of artificial trans fat – in their products by 2018

Latest Patent Reviews

This selection of patent reviews covers a skin lightening topical, sunscreen composition, a superabsorbent gel, and a deoderant formulation with caffeine

GarudaFood, Barry Callebaut seal long-term deal

Barry Callebaut announces its first outsourcing deal in SEA, supplying GarudaFood Group with 10,000 tonnes of compound chocolate beginning mid-2016. The companies will also conduct joint R&D activities

Feed machines for blasting aluminum

At the Gifa exhibition Walther Trowal displays the new continuous feed tumblast machines, which have been specially adapted for shot blasting of light metals like aluminum or magnesium. 

KOPLAS 2015:Growing range of high-tech solutions

KOPLAS 2015 presented numerous innovative products reflecting the rapid technological advances in Korea. 

Stratasys spins off Bold Machines

Global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, Stratasys Ltd as spun off its “Bold Machines” unit, after a successful incubation period.

DuPont raises output of glass reinforced Zytel nylon

Production at the Uentrop facility in Hamm, Germany is increased by 20% to meet growing demand.

AMUT and University of Pisa to work on research projects

The four projects specifically deal with the study of plastic materials processing

Dr. Frank Stieler is new CEO of KraussMaffei Group

Dr. Stieler will succeed Jan Siebert, who has led the KraussMaffei Group since January 2012. 

InterPlas Thailand 2015 - EXHIBITORS SHOWCASE

Interplas Thailand exhibitors' profiles cover machinery, materials & chemicals, measuring, control and test equipment, parts and components.

OMAX appoints new sales manager for Asia

Global manufacturer of advanced abrasive waterjet cutting technology OMAX Corp. recently named William Wei its new sales manager for Asia.