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Paper shredder maker using bioplastics

Chang (L) and Huang
DONGGUAN, CHINA (February 8, 2010) -- Office equipment maker Intek America Inc., which last year launched a program to make some of its paper shredders carbon neutral, is hoping a partnership with Taiwanese bioplastics compounder Minima Technology Co. Ltd. will help it “green” its material choices.

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
Stung by slower growth in the United States and Europe, or maybe just attracted by rising markets in Asia, smaller firms like toy makers are strategizing about whether they can tap into growing consumer wealth in China, particularly in coastal cities like Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen. But intellectual property protection remains a big issue.



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
PEABODY, MASS. (February 1, 2010) -- In a move to better tap into the growing Asian market, Synventive Molding Solutions is expanding into a second facility in Suzhou, China, with plans to more than double its production capacity within two years.

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
GUANGZHOU, CHINA (January 26, 2010) -- While some smaller foreign manufacturers in China have built factories in interior regions as a lower-cost escape from coastal cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen, the reality of those moves has not always matched their expectations.

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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