Netstal to demo production of 44 oz stadium cups at NPE 2015

The company will showcase packaging expertise with IMLs on a hybrid ELION 3200 at its Stand W903

Size matters, but not always

A specialized operation focused on noni juice is proof that being 'small' is no hindrance to exports

Lubrizol showcases polymer solutions at NPE 2015

The company will exhibit its broad range of innovative specialty resins at Booth #S12073, South Hall

Davis-Standard promotes dsX series pre-engineered systems

The company will exhibit the cost-effective, high-value systems for extrusion and converting at PlastIndia 2015

Asia Pacific sustains key role

Global rubber consumption is expected to grow by as much as 4.3% annually from 2015 to 30.5 million metric tonnes.

Urbanisation spurs demand for plastics

Rapid urbanisation gives rise to consumer purchasing power which fuels growth for consumer products that also utilise plastics

High-tech plastics to rule

Lightweight materials that can be used flexibly as substitutes for metal while still offering the performance associated with the heavyweight materia as well as innovative application solutions will continue to be the focus within the plastics industry

Sustainable processing solutions emerge

Production processing solutions aimed at providing one-stop, complete and sustainable processing systems are expected to make it big in 2015

Amcor Flexibles, Maverick partner for polylaminate, PVC, sparkling foils

The manufacturing and sales collaboration will strengthen both companies’ presence in the North American wine and spirits industry

Benefits of regional integration and expansion

The Asia Pacific region remains the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing region, and in 2015 this will be reinforced despite the many challenges the region faces.

X-ray technology ensures quality of composite pipes

Around 2,189 million metres of multi-layer composite pipes were manufactured worldwide by over 150 manufacturers in 2013. Combined, these pipes would circle the earth 53 times, or have a length of almost 3 times the distance from the earth to the moon and back.

Zero plastics to landfill by 2030

The South African plastics industry has set itself the ambitious target of eliminating all plastic from the country's landfill sites by the year 2030.