K 2013: U.S. plastics industry enjoys trade surplus of $13.1 billion

Despite political environment of uncertainty, the U.S. plastics industry outpaces other U.S. manufacturing, enjoys trade surplus of $13.1 billion

K 2013: Latest innovations in 2-step HDPE ISBM technology

Total, Husky and Sidel teamed up to deliver an HDPE ISBM technology that combines the advantages of HDPE resin and ISBM technology in reducing material and conversion costs.

Baerlocher strengthens customer focus in US with new laboratory

Baerlocher has installed a new laboratory in the United States to accommodate requests for customized additive systems.

K 2013: Pallmann’s Karakal recycles rubber waste back into fine powders

A key feature of the Karakal is its ability to devulcanize the rubber as it pulverizes it, so that it can be used in place of virgin material.

Milliken and RPC cite PP benefits in packaging applications

The majority of RPC’s food-related applications are made with PP because of the material’s unique combination of physical properties, high clarity option (where clarity is a key requirement), cost efficiency and sustainability benefits.

High success rate for chimney stent grafts

Alternative technique proving successful in treating complex aortic aneurysms and showin decreased or stable aneurysm size

Bacteria-eating viruses harnessed to fight ‘superbugs’

Bacteriaphages – viruses that kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria – proves effective as ‘magic bullets in the war on superbugs’ in lab tests

Event targets wireless medical industry in China

‘Wireless Connectivity in Medical Device Summit’ on 10-11 December addresses global wireless medical and mobile health trends

Genetic errors identified in 12 major cancer types

The discovery sets the stage for devising new diagnostic tools and more personalized cancer treatments

World first: Donor lungs preserved 11 hours

Lungs awaiting transplant preserved 11 hours outside body – without ice – with the help of special machine

GrowCocoa releases achievement report

The US-based joint venture between The Blommer Chocolate Company and Olam International releases sustainability report from 2004 to present

Green Polymer Chemistry 2014

The conference focuses on sustainable production of plastics and elastomers