Tomra will be at Foodex 2014

Visitors to the UK show will have the chance to hear about Tomra's leading-edge food sorting and processing systems

Festo wins Arburg Energy Efficiency Award 2014

The decisive factor: concept for energy-efficient plastic parts production facility and cooperation on the Freeformer.

Evonik opens bigger silica plant in Thailand

Growth driven by the demand for fuel saving tires and life science applications in South East Asia

3D printed devices save baby’s life

Bioresorbable splints implanted by University of Michigan surgeons allow baby to breathe for the first time without ventilators

Recycled bottles as shelter in Nigeria

Nigeria is home to an innovative project that has given housing and shelter to homeless people. The concept has been adopted in many other countries.

Meeting the needs of emerging markets

The true measure of success

Petrochem drives growth in Egypt’s plastics industry

There are many good reasons why Egypt remains an ideal site for plastics manufacturing. Its petrochemical sector is one of the most dynamic in the region and a major contributor in its industrial production. The country supplies petrochemical products to about 50 countries around the world with Europe being the biggest market, according to a report by General Authority for Investment of Egypt. The report also states that Egypt is one of the largest markets for lubricants in Africa and is the con

Painting trends for plastic parts

For plastic parts, painting is more than just a protective skin: it provides the product with optical and haptic characteristics which decisively influence the customer’s perception and buying decision as well. Due to the fact that painting is also one of the most energy-intensive processes in the manufacturing sequence, costs have to be kept under control. As a consequence, the painting technologies industry is working on solutions which promote efficient use of resources while simultaneously o

Plastivision Arabia 2014 set to open big

Plastivision Arabia 2014 (PVA 2014) is expected to follow the highly successful Plastivision India which recorded 110,000 visitors from around the world. After the impressive launch of Plastivision Arabia in 2012, the second edition of Plastivision Arabia is scheduled on 7 – 10 April 2014 at Expo Centre Sharjah in association with the All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), the oldest and the largest apex body of the plastics industry in India.

Anti-microbial additives for enhanced protection

Polymers blended with additives have taken on some special functions that have enabled the production of safer, cleaner, tougher and more attractive consumer products. The Middle East region, being a huge market for plastic products, has offered vast opportunities to manufacturers of additives with anti-microbial features.

Transportation sector as growth catalyst

The transportation industry is at the forefront in terms of technological advancements, and plastics have a major role in this area. Historically, plastics made their debut in automotive industry way back in 1950s, but it is the last decade which has seen remarkable increase in the application of plastics in the industry.