Innovation, technology and production efficiencies fuel growth, says SPI
February 5, 2014
Economists attribute the plastics industry’s continued growth to positive trends in overall economic health and an abundant supply of inexpensive natural gas.
Plastics & Rubber Vietnam 2014, The 5th International Plastics & Rubber Technologies and Materials Exhibition for Vietnam, will take place from March 4 - 6, 2014 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre, Ho Chi Minh City.
MicroGREEN recognized for improvements to performance and sustainability without raising costs
January 7, 2014
The Performance Innovation Award is for design innovations that improve product performance, and was awarded to the InCycle cup for its insulation and durability, and the vast increase in functional temperature range MicroGREEN’s proprietary technology gives to recycled PET.
Lightweight plastic packaging will be a key trend in the US retail market leading up to 2017
December 18, 2013
According to a new report by Canadean, the continued growth in demand for lightweight plastic packaging will be a key trend in the US retail market leading up to 2017.
Equipolymers’ “BISNEINEX” outperforms traditional PET and provides a practical alternative to PC
December 11, 2013
Equipolymers unveils its new BISNEINEX™ polyethylene terephthalate resin, an innovative Bisphenol-A free solution that is designed for large bottling applications including the home and office delivery water bottle market.
Global plastics processing machinery demand is expected to advance 6.9% annually through 2017 to $37.1 billion. A healthier sales climate, resulting from accelerations in fixed investment spending and growth in the production of plastic goods, will spur gains.
Building on the success of Plantic eco Plastic™, this new material format combines PET and Plantic’s proprietary film technology to provide a packaging material with ultra-high gas barrier properties made from up to 60% renewable materials.