Paper shredder maker using bioplastics
 Chang (L) and Huang
GF Piping opens India plant
SCHAFFHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND (February 8, 2010) -- GF Piping Systems Ltd., part of Georg Fischer AG, has opened a new factory in Ratnagiri, India, south of Mumbai.
Plastics Academy seeks Hall of Fame nominations
WASHINGTON (February 7, 2010) -- The Plastics Academy is seeking nominations for posthumous members to the Plastics Hall of Fame. Nominations are being accepted from March 1 through Oct. 30.
Massive Toyota recall centers on plastic friction device
DETROIT (February 7, 2010) -- The massive recall of Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles for faulty accelerator pedals is focusing on a friction device made of nylon 4/6 or polyphenylene sulfide within the
pedal assembly. Toyota says the device can “stick” under certain conditions.
Oxo-biodegradable additive suppliers rebut critics
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (February 7, 2010) -- A pair of oxo-biodegradable plastic additive makers have fired back at the Society of the Plastics Industry Inc.’s Bioplastics Council over claims
related to biodegradability.
Ford's new compact to feature soft-touch interiors
DETROIT (February 2, 2010) -- Ford Motor Co. says its upcoming Focus compact-car redesign represents a new era for the company and its global car strategy.
Opinion: IP remains big issue in China
 Toloken
EuPR calls bioplastics and oxo-degradables unsustainable
LONDON (February 2, 2010) -- Europe's plastics waste generation nearly reached 25 million tons in 2008. Even though 51 percent of this amount has been recovered more effort is needed in order to fully
realize its potential, according to the European Plastics Recyclers (EuPR).
US group questions oxo-degradability claims
WASHINGTON (February 2, 2010) -- The Bioplastics Council of the Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. has joined the growing number of voices questioning the scientific validity of biodegradability
claims made by producers of oxo-degradable and oxo-biodegradable products.
Synventive adding second China factory
 Moss
King Long bus business boost for European suppliers
XIAMEN, CHINA (February 1, 2010) -- Leading Chinese bus manufacturer Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry is planning to build its first European plant in Hungary and make use of local and
other European made components.
ConocoPhillips launches PP business
HOUSTON (February 1, 2010) -- ConocoPhillips Co. has launched its own Copylene-brand polypropylene business.
Beverage closure sales grow despite downturn
LONDON (January 30, 2010) -- Global demand for beverage closures slowed during 2009 as recession bit hard in the more developed economies, but the sector is still on track to post year-on-year growth
of more than 2 percent.
JSW buys majority stake in Japanese rival Meiki
TOKYO (January 30, 2010) — In a sign of continued financial pressure on the Japanese injection press industry, Japan Steel Works Ltd. said Jan. 26 it was buying a majority stake in its smaller rival
Meiki Co. Ltd., building on an existing partnership between the two firms.
Firms find higher-than-expected costs in China's interior
 Levine
WTO rules for Thailand in bag dumping appeal
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (January 26, 2010) -- A World Trade Organization panel has told U.S. trade authorities that they need to amend anti-dumping duties placed on polyethylene retail carrier bags
imported from Thailand.
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Plastics News' extensive coverage of NPE2009, North America's largest plastics trade show, included 17 news videos
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