Fakuma 2011 - market situation
We publish an article written by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Bastian, who is managing director of the Southern German Plastics Centre. His text is related with the current situation in the plastics market.
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Milacron: positive financial statistics
Milacron LLC, a U.S.-based, global supplier of plastics processing technologies and industrial fluids, recently observed its 2nd anniversary with the announcement of positive financial statistics. The numbers demonstrate substantial sales growth, market diversification and increased profitability across all business units.
Engel forecasts record year
Engel will generate the highest turnover in the company's history in the current fiscal year, which ends in March 2012.
Fakuma 2011 in Friedrichshafen
1670 companies from 34 countries will exhibit on 915,000 square feet of floor space at the 21st Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing, which will take place at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre from the 18th through the 21st of October.
European plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers set to reach all-time high again
The European plastics and rubber machinery industry achieved remarkable rates of growth in 2010 and 2011 and is on course to match the 2008 record.
Solvay expands cooperation with Albis Plastic
Solvay expands cooperation with Albis Plastic in the area of high performance plastics.
Upswing in the Italian plastics and rubber processing machinery industry
It was excellent half year in the Italian plastics and rubber processing machinery industry.
European centre of competence for electric injection moulding machines
In 2009, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH established a European centre of competence for electric injection moulding machines at its location in Wiehe, Germany.
Sibur and Sinopec plan joint venture
Sibur and Sinopec plan two joint ventures and extend their cooperation.
Thailand preferred location for next state-of-the-art Ingeo manufacturing facility
NatureWorks LLC, the world’s leading bioplastics manufacturer, announced that Thailand’s largest chemical producer, PTT Chemical Public Company Limited (PTT Chemical) is investing US$150 million in NatureWorks.
DSM Engineering Plastics and Resinex sign distribution agreement
DSM Engineering Plastics and Resinex have entered into a distribution agreement, to join forces in the market development and sales of DSM Engineering Plastics resins in Switzerland.
Gerresheimer upgrades revenue guidance after strong burst of growth
Gerresheimer AG, one of the leading worldwide suppliers to the pharma and healthcare industry, reports strong growth in the third quarter of the 2011 financial year.
