Vitamin E may decrease the risk of pneumonia in non-smoking elderly men

50mg of vitamin E per day could prevent pneumonia in elderly male smokers by 72 percent after they quit smoking, according to research

Future-oriented technologies from 3,200 exhibitors at K 2016

"Plastics shape the future"  - K 2016 brings the much-awaited innovations under one roof in a technology-packed, highly informative exhibition

PepsiCo shares global sustainability goals

Consumers can look forward to a healthier food and beverage portfolio

JSW shows off twin-screw extruder for demanding R&D in compounding at K 2016

The TEX25αIII compounding range covers all general purpose/engineering plastics recipes and extends to super engineering plastics such as PEEK, PPA, PPS, LCP, PEI, and PI, also rubber/elastomer compound such as TPV.

Renishaw uncovers the value of additive for the manufacturing process chain at formnext 2016

Renishaw

Davis-Standard promotes dsx™ product line at K 2016

  There has been a positive industry response to adaptable machines for extrusion coating, cast film and blown film processes from Davis-Standard due to a competitive advantage in price, performance and delivery.  

KM Packaging to debut skin films, pouches at PACK EXPO

The company’s new products are suited for the ambient, chilled and frozen convenience food sectors 

Gulf petrochem industry’s share in the global market to reach 17% by 2021

  The petrochemicals industry in the Gulf region is expected to post solid growth over the next 5 years, according to Arabplast organizers   

Crown introduces metal can for dry food products

The Peelfit™ can has many functional and sustainable features

Vertical dryer for powders boasts shorter lead time

De Dietrich Process System introduces Guedu® vertical dryer    

DuPont launches stabilizers for fruit drinks

The latest range of affordable stabilizer solutions are targeted at South Asia customers 

NATPET to present new PP resins at K 2016

  Saudi Arabia’s NATPET showcases 2 new grades of PP resins for housewares and packaging