Slideshow: Scenes from CIMT 2013

Videos captured from the 13th China International Machine Tool Show at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing.

AFBA to eliminate trade barriers

At the launch of ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance, members vowed to improve the region’s food manufacturing industry by removing barriers to trade and harmonising food standards.

CIMT 2013: Renishaw continues to display its innovations

Renishaw is a global company with core skills in measurement, motion control, spectroscopy and precision machining. It just celebrates its 20th anniversary operating in China.

Teijin Aramid strengthens Asian presence

Relocation to new Teijin Aramid China office with integrated Technical Center.

iPhone app for the food industry

The new iPhone app ‘Establishment Number Finder’ makes it quick for members of the food industry, chefs and consumers to find product sources based on establishment (EST) numbers

Subway switches to recycled PET catering trays

In time to celebrate Earth Day, the Subway restaurant chain announced its use of new recycled PET catering trays across outlets in Canada and the United States. The switch to the new material is estimated to keep 1.8 mllion pounds of plastic from going to waste.

CHINAPLAS: Starlinger unveils new FIBC loom RX 8.0

With the 8-shuttle circular loom RX 8.0 Starlinger & Co. GmbH is raising the bar. It will be presented for the first time at this year's Chinaplas in Guangzhou, taking place from May 20-23, 2013.

CHINAPLAS: ExxonMobil’s rigid packaging solutions

In rigid packaging applications, using Vistamaxx PBE as an additive in compounds can contribute to sustainability by potentially: reducing raw material use; lowering energy consumption; and enabling product scrap recycling.

SPE ANTEC 2013 opens amidst renewed growth for plastics industry

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) ANTEC? 2013 opens here today at the Duke Energy Convention Center amidst renewed growth for the plastics industry and SPE itself.

Interstate Plastics adds new services

Interstate Plastics has expanded its range of plastic services to position itself as North America’s largest plastic machining and material distributorship, furthering its efforts to be the global leader and one-stop resource for all plastic material, machining, and fabrication needs.

S.Africa, China seal new oil, rail deals

South Africa signed a raft of agreements with China, including on the construction of a world-class oil refinery and upgrading the country's rail and port networks.

Africa ready to boost global growth: ministers

Africa's economic outlook is brighter than ever and the continent is positioned to help boost global growth for the first time in history, African officials said.