Borealis and Borouge - creating new horizons at K 2010
Cutting-edge innovations, significant investments and a dedication to sustainability will be central to Borealis’ and Borouge’s presence at K 2010 in Düsseldorf from October 27 – November 3.
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Piovan UK hires former Motan managing director
Andrew Gibbens, formerly managing director of Motan, has joined Piovan UK to promote its products in the south of the England.
Michelin oils the wheel by adding sunflower oil to tyre
Engineers at Michelin North America have incorporated kitchen-grade sunflower oil in the firm’s new luxury touring tyre, the Primacy MXM4.
BPF calls for a ‘level playing field’ for plastics
Elected for a second year of office, the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) president, Paul Jukes, called for a “level playing field” for the plastics industry when speaking at the BPF’s 75th AGM.
Injection moulding: A vital high technology – innovation driver in medical technology
There seems to be no limit to what injection moulding is capable of. Such specialised innovative methods as co-injection, in-mould decoration, insert moulding, foam injection moulding, gas- and water-assisted injection moulding, combined processes, thin-wall technology and, increasingly, micro- and nanotechnology help to satisfy the wide-ranging needs of the various user industries. It is in medical technology above all that injection moulding offers scope for endless possibilities.
Stanyl Fortii used in optical disk drives for computers
DSM Engineering Plastics and FCI plug in the highest performance in halogen free reflow soldering applications.
DSM Engineering Plastics announces Stanyl price increase
As a result of continued tightness in end product markets as well as raw material markets, DSM Engineering Plastics will increase prices on a global basis for its Stanyl® products.
Former Rosti plants sold in management buyout
Global shipping conglomerate AP Moller-Maersk Group has sold three US injection moulding plants – part of the Rosti Technical Plastics – to a management buyout group that includes the former owner, Jim McCalmont. McCalmont Industries now owns the two factories. The company runs 70 injection presses, ranging in clamping force from 28 - 1,500 tonnes.
Crown’s new beverage can plant opened to strengthen supply to Central and Eastern Europe
First Cans Already Supplied from Modern Slovakia Plant. Crown Holdings, Inc. announces that it has officially opened its new beverage can plant in Kechnec, in eastern Slovakia, allowing Crown to better serve customers in Central and Eastern Europe.
Disappointing year in the plastics injection moulding market
The value of the European plastics injection moulding industry slumped to €42.6bn in 2009, losing 23% of its value from €55bn in 2008, according to a report from AMI.
Borouge inaugurated its first manufacturing plant in China
Borealis’ joint venture Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, valuecreating plastics solutions, inaugurated its first manufacturing plant in China at a ceremony held at the plant in Shanghai on April 20, 2010.
Rapid takes next step in restructuring process
Rapid Granulator AB is proceeding as planned with its restructuring to ensure a strong and prosperous future for the Rapid Group and its customers around the world. Rapid announced today the winding up of its Moditec subsidiary based in Lyon, France. This is the latest move in a series of cost reduction steps and organizational changes that have already been implemented by Rapid.
