Innovation is key to economic prosperity – SABIC CEO

Innovation is the central issue in economic prosperity, requiring government, academia and private enterprise to work together in harmony and create an “innovation ecosystem,” Mohamed Al-Mady, SABIC Vice Chairman and CEO said.

Gharda plans new plant for PEEK

Gharda expands its horizon plans for new plant in Panoli, India

Bayer MaterialScience expands technology and production

Ultra-modern technical center for foams; new production plant for coating raw materials commissioned

Flexy Vacuum Cups introduces new line

The new 1.5 family T-yellow Line includes 10mm size cups

ZICO Beverages LLC joins Coca-Cola family

Coca-Cola North America’s Venturing and Emerging Brands Business Unit leads acquisition of ZICO, pioneering coconut water brand

EU to ban five parabens in cosmetic products

The European Commission (EU) will ban the parabens in February 2014.

Kuraray acquires DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions/Vinyls

Kuraray and DuPont signed an agreement for DuPont to sell Glass Laminating Solutions/Vinyls (GLS/Vinyls), a part of DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, to Kuraray.

GCC petrochemicals output rose by 19% in 2012

GCC petrochemicals output has increased by 19% a year over the last five years

China’s export of plastic injection molding machines on the rise

China injection molding machine industry’s export exceeds import for the first time, and with the trade surplus amounting to US$111.85 million.

Krones sells thousandth Contiroll HS

Developed in 2005, the high-speed wrap-around labeller is still selling well

Paul LEIBINGER celebrates 65 years in the business

The German company has made a name for itself as marking, numbering and verification specialist from Tuttlingen.

‘Copper Hospital’ at MEDICA

Antimicrobial Copper showcased as innovative infection control technology at MEDICA