ZEISS buys majority interest in Steinbichler Optotechnik

The ZEISS Industrial Metrology business group is accelerating its entry into the "Optical 3D Digitization" sector through the planned acquisition of a majority interest in Steinbichler Optotechnik GmbH, a company headquartered in Neubeuern near Rosenheim in southern Germany.

DuPont Polymers in next-generation tankless water heaters

Seisco launches Supercharger tankless water heater unit which uses DuPont engineering polymers.

Xiamen Changsu starts simultaneous BOPA film line from Brückner

The simultaneous process shows several benefits for the production of high value BOPA films for advanced applications.

Syrah-focused Tenet Wines project launched

The joint effort hopes to boost the profile of Syrah and other Rhone varieties

Hennessy ultra-rare Cognac

The Hennessy 250 Collector Blend features a lively and spicy aroma achieved from five years of resting period

Zonin unveils new Prosecco cuvèes

The Prosecco Black, Grey, and White editions feature distinct taste profiles and packaging

Marius Fouché new managing director for Distell Taiwan

Mr Fouché will grow the Taiwan market for Distell to maximize strong potential in top-end spirits

Functionality and versatility in electronic products

It comes as no surprise that a large proportion of consumer electronic products are made from plastic materials. Casings, boards and data storage materials are made of polymer to ensure that while they are tough and durable, they are mobile, and lightweight too. The consumer electronics sector is a major market for engineering plastics since this sector demands materials that exhibit dimensional stability, heat and chemical resistance, high strength and unique properties.

Optimised PET line for wider product range

The beverage market is constantly changing. As the global population grows, demand for consumer goods, including liquid food products, is expected to increase 50% by 2030. 

Dynasol adapts global experience to local needs

Liaoning North Dynasol Synthetic Rubber Co. Ltd. (LND), the 50:50 joint venture between Dynasol and Shanxi Northern Xing'An Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., has recently begun operation in the city of Panjin, Liaoning Province. 

Creativity and function in eco-friendly products

A fast rising player in the mobile smartphone accessories field, Touch & Drag Co., Ltd. (T&D) is poised to capture the majority of the demand for innovative smartphone products. T&D CEO Mr. Daniel Lee (Lee Chang Young) discusses with International Plastics News for Asia (IRNA) the company’s eco-friendly coffee cup lids and groundbreaking plastic touch pens and how T&D addresses the need for smartphone accessories that not only combine creati

Singapore, FAO to improve food and nutrition security in SEA

In their first-ever collaboration, Singapore and FAO will work to advance food and nutrition security in Southeast Asia