Researchers develop whey-based film coatings

Whey protein formulation can be used as the raw material for a film barrier layer for food products

Diary date: Vitafoods Europe 2012

Vitafoods Europe, 22-24 May 2012, Geneva

Korea Pack 2012 to open on May 22

The representative expo in packaging in Korea will be held in KINTEX, Koyang, from May 22 to 25 with 650 companies from 23 countries participating

S. Korea beats archrival China in large ship sales for 2011

Quality norms for electronics may shut out Chinese goods

The action, which could increase tension in trade relations between the two Asian neighbours, is being taken to eliminate spurious and substandard electronic goods that have flooded the Indian market, mostly made in China

New measures to boost consumption

Vehicles and electrical appliances targeted, and may be subsidized

India ends Saudi chemicals anti-dumping measures

Reichhold Opens new Manufacturing Plant in Tianjin, China

FCS explores North American market with a new agent

Copper at 3-week high on fund flows, China data

Flow introduces latest waterjet innovations

Flow International Corp. announced the introduction of three new innovative products that set new performance standards for the waterjet industry, the Mach 4c, the Mach 2c and the HyPlex? Prime. The Mach 4c system is designed to optimize the production environment.The new HyPlex Prime pump rated at 60,000 PSI combines elements of Flow's patented HyperJet? seal technology with the efficiency of a direct drive. The Mach 2c is a value-priced machine tool optimized for either pure or abrasive waterj

Siemens PLM appoints KC Yee to lead Asia-Pacif?ic

Siemens PLM Software has announced the appointment of KC Yee as senior vice president and managing director of Asia-Pacific. In this role, KC and his team are responsible for sales, sales support and services delivery in the Asia-Pacific region. KC is based in Hong Kong.With nearly 30 years of experience, KC has been in Asia-Pacific general management roles for more than 15 years. He most recently served as vice president and managing director, Greater China at Infor Global Solutions Inc., a US$