Styron is now Trinseo

Global materials company Styron has changed its name to Trinseo effective February 1. The name change reflects diverse product range, collaborative approach with customers.  

Sustainable polymers in the automotive industry

Plastics have, since long, been a part of the automotive industry.

In aid of recycling

Size reduction of plastic products requires machine technology tailor-made to fit the recycling process for post-consumer plastics.

TPUs fulfil market need for better performance

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a class of polyurethane plastics with many special and highly useful properties.

Cure time reduction in rubber injection moulding

The cure time as a main part of the total process of rubber injection moulding is a key factor with significant potential for optimisation. Within the framework of the research project “Cure Time Reduction” at the Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Austria, influencing factors for the injection and heating process were systematically investigated and optimisation strategies were derived.

Dynamic concepts for collision-free pipe bending

When it comes to pipe bending, precision is everything. In order to ensure good results, the use of the right bending technology is becoming increasingly important.

Canada reports another H7N9 case

There are now 523 reported H7N9 cases around the world, including two in Canada and two new cases in Guangdong, China

Skin Garden new favorite film site for TV drama series

The K-cosmetics shop in Shinjuku, Tokyo will be the set location for a new drama series scheduled for launch this spring

Kline: Trends point to truly natural products

More natural personal care products use truly natural ingredients even as synthetic chemicals remain widely adopted, says new report from Kline & Company

P&G debuts high-end home scents

The Downy ‘Unstopables’ Collection of candles, oils, air, and laundry fresheners targets the upscale US home care sector

Mega Airless’s Soft Touch delivers multisensorial packaging

The Soft Touch provides comfortable handling and features a novel design and subtle tactile effects

Plastindia 2015 to open mega edition with 2000 exhibitors

Gandhinagar in Gujarat serves as venue for Plastindia 2015 from Feb 5-10, 2015. The modern exhibition venue spans a massive 125,000 sq.m.  Over 150,000 visitors are expected to register.