Breakthrough solutions for the medical sector

Re-usable and antimicrobial plastics are helping medical experts overcome challenges as these offer advantages that aid in the performance of medical procedures and efficient drug delivery.

Raising the level of automation

New technologies and devices can now be installed and integrated into the production system to aid automation and improve productivity.

Bringing reliable solutions to recycling

Faisal Baig, Global Product Manager - Optical Sorting at Bühler shares insights on the Middle Eastern markets, the company’s regional intent and products and trends that will dominate markets in years to come.

Brückner supplies another film orienter to Altopro

New 8.7 meter Brückner polypropylene film orienter for Irapuato plant

MAPAL expands milling cutter range for lightweight materials

MAPAL has now expanded its extensive milling cutter product range that has been well-established on the market for many years to include four new high-performance milling cutters.   

IMCD expands into Vietnam

The new site in Ho Chi Minh City will focus on food & nutrition, personal care and plastics market sectors

Reto Bamert is new Head of PET Business Unit at Netstal

Reto Bamert is now Head of the PET Business Unit, taking over from Markus Dal Pian, Vice President Sales & Marketing, who had temporarily filled the post.

Geometries of milling cutter

The basic geometry of the cutter determines how the tool is positioned relative to the workpiece. Cutters that position cutting edges at a positive rake, with the top of the cutting tooth sloping back from the workpiece material, produce lower cutting forces and generate less heat while also permitting use of higher cutting speeds.

Taiwan targets UAE for export of auto parts, hand tools

The United Arab Emirates forms of the most vital markets for trade development set by the Taiwan government, with auto parts and hand tools representing two of the top industries for increased cooperation.

GCC megaprojects points to major breaks for contractors

Megaprojects worth hundreds of billions of dollars are creating enormous opportunities for contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers in the Middle East.

Hexpol TPE to launch EPSeal TPE for caps and closures at Fakuma

Müller Kunststoffe, the German arm of the HEXPOL TPE, will present the EPSeal range of TPE for food and beverage caps and closure applications. 

The changing world of work

Most people believe the world of work used to be a simpler place. Companies had strategies and few choices; they developed products and services, hired staff and conducted business. But Monday night's 'Oman at Work' seminar highlighted that the world of work is a lot more complextoday than it was even five years ago.