MENA IPOs plunge in Q3; lower liquidity seen limiting pick-up

The initial public offerings (IPOs) in Middle East and North Africa (Mena) fell 45.3% year-on-year in the third quarter (Q3) but is expected to pick up, although the key challenge is the relatively lower levels of liquidity in the exchanges, according to Ernst & Young (E&Y).

MENA M2M market seen at over US$2B by 2016

By 2020, the connection of a car with its environment will be significantly strengthened and thus become an important feature for differentiation in the competition of automobile manufacturers (OEMs).

Baerlocher at K 2013

Mr. Arne Schulle, CEO, talks about Baerlocher’s products and its expansion projects in countries outside Europe.

First Solar completes Dubai's flagship 13MW PV plant

First Solar, Inc. has successfully completed and handed over a 13 megawatt (MWDC) photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Albemarle expands antioxidant production in Shanghai

This addition supports the company's global growth initiatives by adding additional capacity and product forms to the portfolio.

Clariant supplies SNG catalyst to Audi’s power-to-gas facility

The power-to-gas facility is operated by car manufacturer Audi and converts hydrogen from renewable power with CO2 to Substitute Natural Gas (SNG).

DSM and Levi’s team up for stay-strong jeans

Levi’s and DSM’s Dyneema? form a dynamic duo with the new, longer-lasting stay-strong jeans

Polyscope wins award for cutting-edge sunroof application

Sunroof frames molded from engineering plastics from Polyscope won SPE Automotive Award for innovation

Indonesia’s premier exhibition on sustainability route

With a wealthy middle class of over 30 million, Iindonesia is a bigger market for plastics products than Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore combined. Government policy targets 70% of plastics products to be produced domestically – increasing demand for the latest production technology throughout the country’s manufacturing and processing industries.

New benchmark in silicone processing

The benchmark S3 from DESMA is a vertical machine featuring a totally new design aimed at setting high standard in rubber and silicone injection moulding.

Precision and productivity through robotics

The manufacturing industry is a key component of Singapore’s economy, accounting for around a quarter of the country’s annual gross domestic product. While the industry has enjoyed steady growth over the years, it increasingly faces challenges — particularly in the form of rising labour costs, a shortage of skilled labour and slower outputs.

The benefits of stronger ties

Tung Yu has moved to explore a bigger international market through a new collaboration that enables it to deliver vastly improved machines performance. This forms the highlight of an exhibit at K 2013. Mr. Wang Wen Yi, Deputy Manager, provides International Plastics News for Asia (IRNA) an overview of its recent efforts.