Solvay starts production of specialty polymers in Jiangsu

Husky invests more in China

Evonik to build new polyamide 12 facility in Singapore

Sekhar Resarch gets funding for rubber technology development

Paper and plastic film capacitors market at $2.6 billion by 2018

Solar cells that generate electricity

Gerresheimer raises capacity for medical plastic systems

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.