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.

Evolving needs of the medical sector

The growing population in Gulf region is all set to drive the region's healthcare and medical market.

Beneo sponsors “Blood Sugar Management” symposium

At the 9th Asia Pacific Conference on Clinical Nutrition Beneo-Institute sponsors "Blood Sugar Management” symposium

Iran takes major role in petrochem market

Iran's petrochemical industry has taken a bigger slice of the Middle East market.

Thermoforming special packaging

Thermoforming machines for special packaging products are now equipped with necessary features for efficiency and flexibility. The machines come with more than simple solutions as they also enable manufacturers to meet various hygiene regulations.

Coloured, transparent compounds for medical devices

The Mediprene compounds from ELASTO offer crystal clear transparency with the added benefit of colour to give an attractive, enriched appearance.

Customised compounds power up

Polyamide has gained acceptance for electrical insulation, even as it is resistant to corrosion and high temperature.  Many recent developments in polyamide properties are directed towards the production of customised compounds for specific electrical products manufacturers’ requirements.