Tag: Plastics
Asia Pacific: Japan’s plastics packaging sales to reach US$13.8B
Japan’s plastic packaging sector sales topped US$13.8 billion on a total production shipment volume of 3,510,000 tons in FY2013-14, according to a report from...
Americas: Amcor Rigid Plastics merges two plants in US
Amcor Rigid Plastics will consolidate its Des Plaines manufacturing facility into its Itasca plant, Illinois, US via a phased consolidation that is planned over...
Europe: Belgian researchers suggest cost-effective PLA production
Biodegradable drinking cups or vegetable wrapping foil: the bioplastic known as polylactic acid (PLA) is already a part of our everyday lives.
And yet, PLA...
Asia Pacific: Singapore to hold 8th JEC Asia show
JEC Asia 2015 will present business opportunities of an Asian composites market worth US$31.8 billion in Singapore from October 20 to 22, 2015.
“Today, Asia...
Europe: Corbion Purac’s PLA certified compostable by organizations
Corbion Purac's polylactic acid (PLA) resin has been certified as compostable by European certification organization Vinçotte of Vilvoorde, Belgium.
The PLA resins have been awarded...
Americas: Chromatic Technologies releases thermochromic plastics in vibrant colors
Chromatic Technologies (CTI) releases its new PowerCapsules thermochromic plastic technology that offers down ratio, temperature indication, and powered by new technology that drives vibrant...
Europe: Rowse Honey uses bottle design from M&H Plastics
M&H Plastics has produced a bespoke sample bottle for Rowse Honey's range of flavored honey.
The 28g polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles feature branded, tamper-evident closures...
Europe: Demand for new bottle designs noticeably higher in 2014, says...
The demand for packaging solutions in plastic is huge the world over, says KHS.
It adds that the market wants sustainable, energy-efficient products for ever...
World: Mitsui buys stake in family-owned steel company in Turkey
Sarten Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. has signed an agreement to join forces with Mitsui & Co., LTD. in Istanbul through shares transfer.
“We aim to...
Europe: Institute finds EFSA’s BPA safe level high
After having examined the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA's) new health assessment of bisphenol A (BPA), the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark,...