KraussMaffei Berstorff increases its market presence in France
After a year of successful cooperation with the agency O.C. Team, KraussMaffei Berstorff draws a positive balance and records a notable increase in incoming orders.
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Single-use and re-usable packaging: Deposits, market and innovations
Water, beer, juices, coke and other beverages are sold in a variety of packaging systems in Germany: reusable glass or plastic bottles, cardboard cartons, single-use containers with a deposit or single-use packaging with the Green Dot.
Plastics industry production in EU27
According to PlasticsEurope the European plastics industry continued its recovery in 2011 after the economic recession – especially for manufactured plastic products. The pace of recovery has slowed down after the spring due the reduction of inventory and uncertainty over the economic development.
Eastman to acquire Solutia
Eastman Chemical Company and Solutia Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement, under which Eastman will acquire Solutia, a global leader in performance materials and specialty chemicals.
Swiss Plastics: PlasticsEurope expects continued growth
The third edition of Swiss Plastics, Switzerland's largest plastics exhibition, took place in Lucerne on January 17-19. In his opening speech, PlasticsEurope's Executive Director Wilfried Haensel insisted on how the worldwide consumption of plastics will continue to rise.
Pipe extrusion industry in Europe, North America and South America
Plastic pipe industry recovering in Europe and NAFTA but booming in South America.
Husky announces sale of Injectoplast to Alpla
Husky Injection Molding Systems today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell Injectoplast, the former closure injection molding operation of KTW, to Alpla Holding GmbH.
Global plastics demand
The global demand for thermoplastics is expected to grow by around 100,000 tonnes by 2015, driven by the developing economies. Polyethylene comprises 35% of this market and polypropylene is 24%, according to leading market consultant Noru Tsalic of Applied Market Information (AMI).
European converters looks to niche growth
Although the European labels industry has returned to pre-crisis growth levels, converters must plan for continued innovation in the face of rising materials prices and generational change.
Coperion delivers ZSK twin screw extruder to PIBID in Uganda
A ZSK twin screw extruder from Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart/Germany, formerly Werner & Pfleiderer, will soon go into service in Uganda for the production of pre-gelatinized matooke flour from non-storable plantains, also known as green or cooking bananas.
Careful optimism and increasing raw material prices
The IK’s Economic Trend for the first quarter of 2012 shows that companies within the plastic packaging industry have more positive expectations than was the case in the last quarter of 2011. Almost all companies judge the current economic situation to be good, or at least satisfactory.
LyondellBasell to close two PP production lines
LyondellBasell yesterday announced that it will shut down two polypropylene (PP) lines in Wesseling, Germany, by mid-2012.
Exports boost Italy's plastic sector in 2011
These projections highlight excellent performance in exports and general stability of the domestic market.
Stretch and shrink film demand on the rise
Demand for stretch and shrink film in the U.S. is forecast to rise 3.3% yearly to $2.4 billion in 2015, according the latest study from The Freedonia Group, an industry market research firm.
PlasticsEurope annual report: 265 million tonnes of plastics produced
While producing 21.5% of the world’s total volume of plastics material, the European plastics industry also provides jobs to 1.6 million Europeans - informs PlasticsEurope in his own annual report.
Slovnaft invests in manufacturing of plastics
Slovnaft plans to implement three large investment projects in Bratislava refinery in next 42 months with total value more then 300 million euro.
Mauser opens new IBC line in The Netherlands
Mauser Group, a worldwide leading company in industrial packaging, has opened a new IBC line at its facility in Oosterhout, the Netherlands.
Brenntag announces expansion of territories with Colonial Chemical Inc.
Brenntag Specialties Europe announces that Colonial Chemical Inc. named them sole distributor in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. This agreement expands the representation of Brenntag with Colonial Chemical, which presently includes Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, U.K. and Ireland.
Interview with Friedbert Klefenz, President of Bosch Packaging Technology
Friedbert Klefenz, President of Bosch Packaging Technology, highlights the company’s 150 years of packaging experience, current and future challenges, and why he supports the FAO’s Save Food initiative.
Glass packaging growth sheds light on bright future
Glass packaging production volumes in Europe grew by 4.7% in the first half 2011 according to data published today by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE). The growth builds on increased production already recorded in 2010.
VDMA raises its 2011 plastics and rubber machinery growth forecast further
VDMA raises its 2011 plastics and rubber machinery growth forecast further
Bioplastics: 1 Million Metric Tons demand in 2015
Global demand for biodegradable and biobased plastics will more than triple to over one million metric tons in 2015, valued at $2.9 billion. Bioplastics have moved past the initial phase of market introduction and are now experiencing robust increases in demand in virtually all parts of the world.
PolyOne and Sanitized collaborate on healthcare solutions
PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced an alliance with Sanitized AG, a leading producer of antimicrobials with over 50 years of experience, to provide innovative, customizable polymer solutions for specialized healthcare and medical device applications.
BASF to build high performance specialty plastics plant in Korea
BASF will build a new plant to produce Ultrason polyethersulfone (PESU), one of BASF’s high-performance thermoplastics, at the company’s site in Yeosu, Korea.
Interview with Luis López-Remón, head of the Lanxess Rubber Chemicals business
China today is the world’s largest automotive market. The number of vehicles sold grew in 2010 to more than 17.1 million. However, greater mobility goes hand in hand with increased emissions and higher resource consumption. Luis López-Remón, head of the Lanxess Rubber Chemicals business unit, describes solutions for more eco-friendly mobility.
Arkema plans to expand in specialty polyamide business
Arkema announces a project to acquire Chinese companies Hipro Polymers, a fast-expanding producer of biosourced polyamide 10.10, and Casda Biomaterials, world leader in sebacic acid, derived from castor oil and used in particular to manufacture this polyamide 10.10.
Berry Plastics Corporation acquires Filmco PVC packaging business
Berry Plastics Corporation, an Apollo Management, L.P. and Graham Partners portfolio company, has announced the acquisition of 100% of the common stock of LINPAC Packaging Filmco, Inc ("Filmco") from LINPAC USA Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of the UK-based LINPAC Group.
Large order for machines received by KraussMaffei
KraussMaffei has received an order from BMW to supply a large number of injection molding, reaction process and automation machines and systems.
ZA Puławy and ZA w Tarnowie-Mościcach look to gain a new foothold in Asia
Two Polish companies ZA Puławy and ZA w Tarnowie-Mościcach S.A. signed an agreement concerning the possibility of establishing an Undertaking in South-East Asia. The purpose of the Undertaking would be to transfer technologies enabling the construction of a new caprolactam plant at a local partner, while establishing beneficial business relations.
Huge order for motan-colortronic
The motan-colortronic Group scored the biggest single order in its company history when it was awarded a contract by the LEGO Group for its manufacturing facilities in Monterrey, Mexico. motan-colortronic has delivered and installed the complete system for fully automatic centralized raw materials handling.
35 years of ZA Puławy's caprolactam on the market
ZA Puławy has produced its 1.5 millionth tonne of caprolactam. This achievement coincided with the 35th anniversary of the company's Caprolactam Plant. The first batch of the product was obtained in November 1976.
Plastics industry in India
The report on the plastics industry in India has been written by Stephen Hunt, Business Development Manager in British Plastics Federation.
Bayer MaterialScience sells Viverso to Nuplex Industries
Bayer MaterialScience AG has signed a contract for the sale of its Viverso GmbH subsidiary to Nuplex Industries Ltd., for EUR 75 million.
BASF increases capacity for Neopor
BASF increases capacity for Neopor insulation material in Europe.
Uncertain outlook for European plastics industry
According to AMI's recently published European Plastics Industry Report 2011, 2010 saw a recovery in demand for most thermoplastics, after two of the worst years the industry has seen since the oil shocks of the 1970s.
Invista introduces Torzen resin
Invista, the world’s largest producer of polyamide 6.6 polymer, introduces Torzen resin, its premium polyamide brand for engineering polymers.