EMO 2013: Highlights intelligence in production

The EMO Hannover will be opening its doors from 16 to 21 September 2013. At the world’s premier trade fair for the metalworking sector, international manufacturers of production technology will under the keynote theme of “Intelligence in Production” be showcasing their products, solutions and services relating to metal as a material.

Petrochemicals market to reach $791 billion in 2018

The global petrochemicals market is estimated to post annual growth of 6.7% from 2012 to 2018.

PolyOne closes 6 facilities in North America

The reduction of redundant capacity leads to the decision to close 6facilities acquired in the March 2013 purchase of Spartech Corporation.

Steel scrap: A world-traded commodity

Double productivity without compromise

MAG introduces the new twinspindle SPECHT 450 DUO with numerous technical innovations, outstanding technical data and market leading tool change times to maximize productity in the small engine and parts production market.

Welding robots for today’s flexible needs

PACK EXPO’s SMB FastTrack Program expands benefits

Small- and medium-sized manufacturers will discover innovation faster, more efficiently

Developments in rotary axes performance

Getting the best accuracy out of machine tools

Profitable recycling operations

For many recycling challenges, processors and machine manufacturers are called upon to come up with appropriate solutions

Evolving to serve in the digital age

THERE wasn’t a lack headlines in July 1997. What should have been the big story – Hong Kong’s handover to China by the United Kingdom – was quickly eclipsed by the financial crisis that knocked out Thailand and quickly pummelled more economies across Asia. Industrial projects ground to a halt, banks shut down, and investments dried up.To observers, only China was unmarked by the pounding that the rest of the region was taking.

Avery Dennison poised for growth in ASEAN

The leader in labelling and packaging materials and solutions, expands capacity at its Malaysian plant, with installation of high-speed coating capabilities.