Experts to discuss merits of foam in polymer production

At Polymer Foam 2013, plastics manufacturers will discuss the benefits of foam technology in making polymer production for packaging and other applications. These include reducing weight and increasing insulation.

Hair Care Packaging Landscape in Asia Pacific

Hair care products are considered commodities and thus the impact of the economic slowdown on this category has been minimal. In 2011, consumers globally spent almost US$74 billion on hair care products. In volume terms, shampoo is the biggest category, accounting for 2.2 billion litres in 2011, followed by conditioners and colorants.

TCM in Cosmetics: Back to the Future

How big of a role can Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) play in cosmetics? Many TCM experts believe the potential is enormous because the materials are so effective.

Demand from Syria pushes Lebanese industrial up 6.3%

South Africa’s RBCT sees improved coal exports in June

GCC markets to remain upward trend in 2013

Turkey’s steel pipe exports up in H1

Intra MENA business set to double by 2020

UAE-Africa deal to reach US$30B in 2013

South Africa-India trade to exceed US$18B in 3 years

Solar power projects heats up across GCC

Mawarid to start underground copper ore mining next year