Chinplas 2012 - New technologies for future applications

Materials and technology solutions to meet the future applications of plastics and rubber brought the biggest ever gathering of exhibitors and visitors at this year's CHINAPLAS, Asia's biggest show for the plastics and rubber industry. The edition breached the 100,000 mark with 109,858 visitors attending the four-day event in Shanghai. This figure is 16.77% higher than in 2011 edition, and up 34.9% against 2010 attendance. The visitors viewed the booths of 2,729 exhibitors from 35 countries and

Propac Arabia - Multimillion deals at Jeddah's leading packaging show

Most of 350 exhibitors coming from 22 countries who took part in the Saudi Food, Hotel, Hospitality and Propac Arabia show in Jeddah reported huge success, both in terms of the deals reached or in the pipeline. The event was held under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Agriculture and under the auspices of Engineer Hassan Sangoof, Director General, Ministry of Agriculture, Makkah Region.

TaipeiPlas 2012 - Exhibitors Showcase

TaipeiPlas 2012 - Advanced technologies take centre stage

The biennial Taipei International Plastics & Rubber Industry Show has become one of Asia's leading events. Co-organised by Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry since 1987, the show will mark its 13th edition this year from 21-25 September. More than 450 exhibitors will occupy over 2,500 booths in this premier event.

Plastivision Arabia 2012 - Excellent response for GCC's newest exhibition

The big three predictions in industrial automation

Frost & Sullivan released its three big predictions for the industrial automation and process control market. Energy efficiency and sustainability, smart technologies and the influence from BRIC and other emerging economies will be the key topics in 2012 and beyond.

From simple to complex designs

Sayed M. Husaini: Premium grades for demanding applications

The recently concluded Chinaplas 2012 served as ideal platform for Saudi Arabian Nat ional Petrochemical Industrial Co. (NATPET) in launching its range of high-clarity polypropylenes (PP) intended for thinwalled packaging and injection-moulded containers. International Plastics News – Middle East and Africa (IRNEA) had the opportunity to talk to Mr. Sayed M. Husaini, NATPET's Technical Support

Use of oxo-biodegradable plastics on the rise

Bio-based compounds for wires and cables

BioVinyl is a bio-based compound that provides all the benefits of traditional vinyl processability, UV resistance and durability. These are in addition to improvements in heat stability, plasticiser efficiency, abrasion resistance and tensile strength, all with a minor cost impact. BioVinyl is the first and only flexible PVC made with Dow Ecolibrium bio-based plasticiser. It is a rapidly renewable alternative that is phthalate free and offers customers a more sustainable option with a carbon fo

Pneumatics conveying system for reliable operation

Solar Impulse attempts flight to Africa