Promoting the use of oxo-biodegradables

The use of oxo-biodegradable (OBD) materials has been widely encouraged around the world with the Middle East spearheading the drive. As the trend attracts more manufacturers and consumers, the availability of OBD materials has been assured by companies serving the vast plastics converting industry.

Trends in mould-making technologies

Future applications of plastics and rubber

Aveda Shines Light on Clean Water Needs

Aveda Shines Light on Clean Water Needs

Unexpected Loss Reported by Shiseido

Shiseido has reported its first annual loss in eight years - and now has plans to close some of its Bare Escentual stores in the U.S.

Revlon Posted Results for First Quarter

Revlon, Inc. posted results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. Net sales increased 2.1% to $331.9 million. While its net sales rose 4% to $192.1 million in the US, Revlon had mixed reviews internationally.

Clear benefits for rigid packaging market

Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilisers, is offering tangible cost and performance-related benefits to its customers in the rigid packaging market, thanks to the improved properties of its superior flow random copolymer polypropylene (PP) RJ901MO.

Building blocks of electronics

This is the era of electronics for they form the backbone of the modern lifestyle. Plastic is the enabler of electronics components because it improves miniaturisation, performance and cost.

Hyosung starts carbon fiber production in South Korea

South Korea's Hyosung 2000 tons carbon fiber factory starts production.

High-output filling and sealing machines

Within the packaging industry, Bosch has assumed a pioneering role on the African continent. The region is becoming a market that merits a lot of attention that the company now has an assembly site in Midrand, South Africa.

High density, strong growth: Global HDPE market

Ceresana expects worldwide revenues generated with high density polyethylene to rise to almost US$70 billion in 2019.

Illuminating options for architectural, commercial lighting

Bayer MaterialScience offers selection of light-managing polycarbonate plastics, films and sheet materials.