Key drivers for vehicle recycling in the GCC

The auto recycling industry plays an important role in conservation of natural resources through recycling and reuse of vehicle parts, automotive fluids and scrap metal.

DGCX inks $172B precious metal contracts in H1 of 2014

Precious metal contracts were the highlight of the first half, growing 7% from last year to a total of 283,138 contracts, valued at $11 billion.

GCC plans support sustainable changes

A significant part of the budgets are going into infrastructure projects such as the building of new cities, roads, transport networks, real estate and power and water stations

Oxea introduces new stabilised plasticiser

Oxsoft TOTM ST is added into Oxea’s range of phthalate-free plasticisers

Clariant and CB&I PP catalyst plant to begin production in 2015

The new polypropylene catalyst production plant in Kentucky combines innovative catalysts technology of the two companies.

Merck and Azelis in distribution agreement

Agreement covers the distribution of Candurin Pearl Effect Colours in Benelux

China and Russia lead global PP capacity expansion by 2018

Polypropylene capacity additions by China and Russia to account for 45% of global output expansion, says GlobalData

The missing zinc

Zinc is an important trace element that is lacking in nearly half of the population's diets

Leading experts to speak at Flexible Packaging 2014

AMI gathers experts in packaging conference to be held in Abu Dhabi in December

5 detained in China tainted meat scandal

Five employees of Husi Food, allegedly involved in ‘recycling’ expired meat in products for McDonald’s and KFC, are detained in Shanghai

Essential oils in food packaging

Adding essential oils to food packaging may help to extend shelf life and upgrade the physical characteristics of film

Urschel joins ProPak Myanmar in September

The company will share the latest cutting trends for the food industry