A co-operation agreement between Solvay Advanced Polymers and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) is aimed at the development of a line of renewably-sourced specialty polymers...
On October 26 a definitive agreement with Dak Americas has been announced by Eastman Chemical about the sale of the PET business so far comprised in...
EuPC (European Plastics Converters) urged plastics converters to challenge their raw material suppliers in court if they are faced with suspicious declarations...
After the launch of the multi-purpose-plant in Zhenjiang, Clariant strengthens its presence in China with the official opening of its new local headquarters...
A recent Japan association of Plastic Machinery Manufacturers (JPM) survey shows that, in the first half of 2010, local production of injection moulding...
A decalogue of actions that could be implemented by the EU and national authorities to increase mechanical plastics recycling in Europe was presented by EuPR...
The new AMP 630 thermoforming machine from Amut on display at K 2010 is equipped with a 35-cavity mould for producing Acquacup PP cups. The main machine movements...
Sabic Innovative Plastics announced on October 14 that it is adding specialty PP compounding to its Bay St. Louis site (Missouri) in the first quarter of...
On October 12, a new Sidel Group subsidiary was opened in South Africa to better serve its customers in that specific area. The Johannesburg-based company will be...
According to the Japan Rubber Manufacturers Association, local production of rubber articles could top 1.3 million tons by the end of 2010, a 7% increase over 2009; it would be a...
Piovan’s international network is broadening. Just two years after the acquisition of the US company UNA-DYN, the Italian ancillary equipment manufacturer has announced an...
The Rubber Manufacturers Association estimates that, by the end of 2010, US tire production is poised to achieve an 8% growth rate over 2009, thanks to...
