China Plastics Summit: Automotive plastic down the road

Brian Taylor, Editor of Recycling Today, writes about the trends and developments revealed during The Plastics & Rubber Processing Technology and Innovative Materials Application Summit 2018, organised by Ringier Events in Shanghai.  

Green tea finds use in cancer therapy

Green tea antioxidant as part of carrier system significantly improves drug delivery to tumor site, according to IBN (A*STAR) scientists  

Chin Fong Machine: Innovator in metal forming

Chin Fong Machine General Manager Simon Tseng shared their views on innovation, and strategies in emerging markets. 

Top Glove moves to acquire Aspion

Top Glove signs $310 million syndicated credit facilities agreement to finance its acquisition of Aspion Sdn Bhd   

Industrial rubber market at $33.8 billion by 2022

MarketsandMarkets estimates industrial rubber market to grow from $26.99 billion in 2017 to $33.82 billion by 2022

Tax bill provision to boost sales at NPE2018

Immediate expensing set enacted in 2017 is expected to attract more buyers at NPE2018: The Plastics Show

Biomass-based polyster patent

Mitsubishi Chemical licenses patent for biomass-based polyester to Toray Industries

Boost in Indonesia's car exports

Indonesia's car exports have been rising steadily over the 5 years as Industry Ministry targets exports of locally made car at 20% pa   

VELOX partners with Thai company

VELOX signs distribution agreement with Life Material Technologies of Thailand for antimicrobial additives.

Total Corbion starts up plant in Rayong

Total Corbion PLA announces successful start-up of pilot plant in Rayong, Thailand to produce Luminy PLA resins

Firmenich opens new center in Bangkok

The culinary hub in Thailand connects Firmenich flavorists, food technologists and chefs with customers looking to develop savory and sweet products  

New conductive masterbatches at NPE2018

Modern Dispersions Inc. will announce an expansion of its conductive masterbatch line for the electronics industry at the upcoming NPE2018