BASF in Nigeria

BASF inaugurated its new production plant for concrete admixtures in Lagos, Nigeria. The plant reflects BASF's commitment to the growing African market. 

Information-packed events on industry trends

  Conferences and workshops are scheduled to be held during the Propak Africa 2016, taking place in Johannesburg from 15-18 March 2016.  

Streamlined processes for painting plastics

High quality, efficient painting of plastics necessitates a paint system which is ideally matched to the substrate, the utilised system technology and the requirements specified for the finished product

Fully equipped for the future

One of the largest single output poultry plants in the world is ready to meet future demand

Axalta on new coating technology and sustainable innovation

At Campus Talk in Shanghai Jiaotong University, Axalta reveals how the company invests to formulate high-performance and sustainable coating solutions

Outlook 2016: Automation moves forward in rubber production

The rubber industry presents many opportunities for those producing advanced technologies for automation in the coming years.  

BOFT conducts metalworking conference in Latin America

The Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) of Taiwan brings together Taiwan major players from the machine tools, machinery equipment and metal fabrication industries to exchange market intelligence and explore business opportunities in the regions of Latin America.

Fruit flavors mix in savory snack applications

The African palate craves for citrus, berry, and tropical flavors

Improving the taste of gluten-free products

From hydrocolloids to mold inhibitors, many ingredients now allow manufacturers to improve the taste of gluten-free products

Stability against changing outlook of ME petrochem industry

Borouge stressed its significant contribution to the UAE petrochemical industry at the 10th Annual GPCA Forum

Outlook 2016: South African plastics industry to sustain growth

Philip de Weerdt, outgoing chairman of Plastics|SA reported solid growth during the last financial year, and a positive outlook for South Africa's plastics industry in 2016.  

Outlook 2016: Expansion and diversification support emerging applications

The plastics industry in the Middle East and African regions are experiencing growth with companies on the move to launch new products and raise production capacities. Industry experts give valuable insights on trends and developments in these two regions in 2016 and beyond.