Iran has potential to extract up to 80 minerals

Iran has the potential to extract up to 80 minerals through expanding exploration operations, IRIB quoted chairman of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) Mehdi Karbasian as saying on Jan. 6.

KM Packaging celebrates milestone in aluminium tray lidding

The UK-based pioneer is celebrating its 15th anniversary of innovation in this formative area.

Ultra performance structural compounds

RTP launches new carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic compounds that close the performance gap between plastics and metal.

Conference on contaminants and residues in food

The 9th International Fresenius Conference on food contaminants is scheduled from 7 to 8 April 2014 in Mainz/Germany

Wacker and Slovenian partner in co-branding deal for silicone compounds

The Ljubljana-based distribution partner can now use the “Based on ELASTOSIL?” quality label for its own silicone compounds made of WACKER raw materials.

Longitudinally welded stainless tubes for heavy-duty service

The welded tubes manufactured by Schoeller Werk have successfully passed the approval tests as transmission in railway applications.

Whisky Advocate names Diageo Distiller of the Year

Whisky magazine cites Diageo's investment, innovation and "incredible portfolio of whiskies

12th Seoul Int'l Cafe Show

Korean trade show presents latest in coffee industry, and more

Axalta expands waterborne coatings capacity in China

Axalta Coating Systems, a global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, broke ground today to expand its manufacturing capacity for coatings with the construction of a new $50 million eco-friendly waterborne facility in the Jiading district of Shanghai.

Sino-Pack 2014 highlights automation technology

ADVANCES in industrial automation equipment have brought an unprecedented potential to the packaging industry worldwide. Industrial robotics is applied extensively in the packing industry in China, with a rapid growth of 9.5% to 17.4% in the past five years.

Probiotics may reduce symptoms of antibiotic use

Smaller bowls reduce food intake in children