Global adhesives industry's revenues to hit $50 billion by 2019

Anis Sakaria - Strategic edge in the packaging arena

The plastics industry in Pakistan has been posting double digit annual growth rates surpassing the performance of all other industrial sectors. Despite the country's continuous reliance on imported products and machinery, a large number of local manufacturers are finding their niche in a market that has seen rapid expansion in domestic demand.

Flame-less welding as safer option

Globally, flat roofs have a diverse set of roof sealing systems. thermoset and thermoplastic single-ply membranes, and modified bitumen (APP, SPS) are the most widespread. With the application of the latter, a bitumen seal is associated with certain dangers or hazards when torch welding is used during the application.

Optimising benefits from automation

The use of robotic devices to bring about automation in a plastic processing facility has been as widespread and as important to ensure efficient operations. Robots are ideal to handle repetitive tasks quickly and with accuracy. The past 50 years saw industrial robotics applications evolving from simple tasks to more complex functions demanding highly advanced models for use in a growing number of industries.

Alternatives to BPA

The recent decision of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banning Bisphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles and sippy cups was welcomed by consumer groups all over the world.

Japan’s free-trade nemesis built on part-time farmers’ empire

Real-time detection technology for M. tuberculosis launched

Real-time test detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis and resistance mutations associated with MDR and XDR forms of M. tuberculosis

MMRGlobal now licensed to operate in China

MMRGlobal has received a 30-year business operation license to operate in China

Locavores: Female and older consumers highly<br> motivated to buy local

A study finds that women and older food consumers are more likely to buy local

GEA presents new refrigeration solutions at Chillventa 2012

From 9 to 11 October 2012, an interesting spectrum of refrigeration engineering solutions will await visitors in Hall 4, Stand 4-316

Conference tackles food allergens this October

5th International Fresenius Conference on Food Allergens from 29 to 30 October 2012 in Mainz

Lack of breast cancer awareness in Pakistan

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Pakistan, a study shows