Plastics waste management as focus of 2016 APF

25th Asia Plastics Forum in Bangladesh to  discuss environmental issues   

New Amcor Rigid Plastics' program for start-ups

Amcor Rigid Plastics launches UpStart to facilitate small-volume bottle production

Lubricated PA46 for new generation petrol engines

Stanyl polyamide 46 from DSM chosen for energy-efficient petrol engines  

ME major cities remain world's lowest construction locations

Doha and Dubai some of the least expensive cities in the world in which to build, according to the International Construction Costs Index published by Arcadis , the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets.

Actuators for future mobility

Electromechanical and electrohydraulic systems are being used more and more frequently in drive trains and chassis for functions which were previously performed purely mechanically or hydraulically.

Tower International completes sale of two China JVs

Global manufacturer of metal components and assemblies Tower International Inc. has completed the sale of two joint ventures in China.

Olam to become a major player in Nigeria’s pasta market

Acquiring the assets of BUA Group in Nigeria, Olam International Limited expects to double its wheat milling capacity and become a new competitor in the pasta industry

ADCFA seeks agricultural expertise in fighting global hunger

The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADCFA) calls on international agricultural experts to present new research in the fight to end world hunger

Pepsi bottling plant to rise in Zimbabwe

Indian Pepsi bottler Ravi Jaipuria to open bottling and juicing facilities in Zimbabwe

3D Printing set to change automotive production

3D printing is expected to generate US$4.3 billion from the automotive industry by 2025 and achieve deeper penetration in automotive production and the aftermarket, according to a new analysis from Frost & Sullivan. 

KraussMaffei Group sold to ChemChina

Onex Corp. sells KraussMaffei Group to ChemChina for EUR925 million  

Caffeine and athletic endurance

Study shows that caffeine in one cup of coffee can provide athletes with similar endurance as caffeine pills