The Plastics Industry’s Most Comprehensive Global Product at Fakuma 2017
Milacron Holdings Corp., a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry is pleased to announce their upcoming participation at Fakuma 2017.
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Over 40 percent lighter than steel counterpart
Tepex dynalite continuous-fiber-reinforced, semi-finished thermoplastic composites are now finding new applications in vehicle interiors. Tepex is used for backseat load-through of an offroad vehicle
ENGEL honoured as family-friendly employer
ENGEL has been named as one of the most family-friendly companies in Austria. The accolade was awarded to the manufacturer of injection-moulding machines by Woman magazine.
Toyo divesting industrial products unit to Nitta and Sekisui
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. agreed to divest major portions of its chemical industrial products business unit to fellow other Japanese companies Nitta Corp. and Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. for undisclosed sums.
Wittmann Battenfeld UK Partners Thormac in Novel Process
Thormac, one of Ireland’s leading injection moulders has been partnering with Wittmann Battenfeld UK in a novel method of plastics processing.
Arburg at the MSV 2017
The MSV 2017 in Brno is the most important industry event in the Czech republic and Slovakia. Arburg will be demonstrating two sophisticated applications for production-efficient plastic processing there.
Gabriel-Chemie increases production capacity in Russia
On 03 August 2017, Gabriel-Chemie and Governor of the Kaluga oblast signed an investment agreement concerning the construction and operation of a masterbatch plant in the Vorino industrial park near the Moscow.
Smooth steering, safe control
The French automotive supplier Valeo has now developed a top column module whose housing and levers are made of BASF’s engineering plastics Ultramid SI (PA) and Ultradur (PBT).
ENGEL presents comprehensive inject 4.0 programme at Fakuma
ENGEL will demonstrate how comprehensive inject 4.0 programme at Fakuma 2017, from October 17 to 21 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Nexeo Solutions Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results
Nexeo Solutions, Inc. today announced its consolidated financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2017.
COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017: Excellent forecasts for the construction industry
The building and construction industry represents the most important growth market for fibre reinforced plastics. According to the “9th Composites Market Survey” no other application sector has experienced such a dynamic development. From 19 to 21 September 2017, COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 will reflect this trend, dedicating an entire trade fair day to building and construction in the composites world.
Smart solutions for more productivity, quality and flexibility
Experience the smart factory – this is ENGEL's focus at the Interplas 2017, from September 26 to September 28 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Wittmann Battenfeld with sophisticated injection molding technology at the Fakuma 2017
Under the motto “be smart”, Wittmann Battenfeld will present top-level injection molding technology at this year’s Fakuma in Friedrichshafen.
Composites Europe 2017: Lightweight construction propels use of fibre-reinforced plastics
Composites Europe - 12th European Trade Fair and Forum for Composites, Technology and Applications 19 - 21 September 2017, Messe Stuttgart, Germany
BOY exhibits 14 Injection moulding machines at the Fakuma
With a record participation BOY will contribute to the success of the 25th Fakuma, which will take place from the 17th to the 21st October 2017.
Arburg lays foundations for the future
On Thursday 13 July 2017, Arburg celebrated the start of groundwork for an impressive new Training Center in Lossburg.
Biodegradable mulch films supported in revision of EU Fertilisers Regulation
13 July 2017, the European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) adopted its report amending the European Commission's proposal for a revision of the Fertilisers Regulation.
Profiles 2017 Conference
The international conference on plastic profiles for construction applications on 19 - 20 September 2017, Cologne, Germany.
Composites – materials with a future
Fibre-reinforced plastics have great future potential. The International Composites Congress offers an opportunity to gain some impressions of market developments.
Engineering to the limit
LANXESS now offers two new highly reinforced polyamide 6 compounds.
BASF puts expanded compounding plant for engineering plastics into operation
BASF put the expanded compounding plant at BASF’s Schwarzheide site in Germany into operation.
New Head of Machine Technology at KraussMaffei
Dr. Stefan Kruppa will become the new Head of the Machine Technology department at KraussMaffei.
Milliken at Drinktec 2017
Milliken at Drinktec 2017 to highlight how its ClearShield UV absorbers protect vitamins, plus the color and aroma of drinks in clear, transparent PET bottles.
EREMA extends production capacities and optimises fabrication
The manufacturer of recycling systems is relying on new production processes with the optimum use of resources in its production of assembly groups.
battenfeld-cincinnati USA strengthens sales and service team
New Sales Director and new Sales and Service Managers at battenfeld-cincinnati USA.
New halogen-free, flame-retardant polyesters and polyamides
LANXESS presents new halogen-free, flame-retardant polyesters and polyamides
Milacron completes successful showing at Chinaplas 2017
Milacron Holdings Corp. showcased technologies from their injection molding machine portfolio at Chinaplas 2017.
Industry 4.0 award for Arburg
"100 Centres of Industry 4.0 Excellence in Baden-Württemberg" award.
An interview with Ralf Pasker, EAE Managing Director
IV International ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite System) Conference was held in May in Ożarów Mazowiecki near Warsaw (Poland).
Sabic invests in Dutch composite engineering company
Sabic has invested in the Dutch composites specialist Airborne International BV.
Processors seek to shore up depleted inventories
Spot resin trading continued to hum along at a healthy pace the week of April 10, reports the PlasticsExchange in its Market Update.
EREMA Group: new record result of EUR 138 million
Thanks to a 5 percent increase in turnover the consolidated sales of the EREMA Group reached EUR 138 million in the 2016/17 financial year.
Inspection and analysis of XLPE and HPTE insulating material
Plastics used for the insulation of medium, high- and extra-high voltage cables have to comply with the highest purity standards.
Borealis, Nova, Total to form PE/ethylene JV
Borealis and NOVA Chemicals enter Preliminary Agreement with Total to meet growing global demand for polyethylene
Focus on hybrid molding plus IMD technology
Live demonstration at Bond-Laminates stand. Cost-effective mass production of thin-walled, decorated lightweight components made from thermoplastic composites. One-shot process combines three steps.