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- Business/Economy, Environment, Materials
China to allow imports of whole PET scrap bottles (11-13-2009)
HANGZHOU, CHINA (November 13, 2009) -- The Chinese government is apparently edging closer to ending a ban on direct imports of whole PET scrap bottles, a move being watched in recycling circles around
the world because it may mean more recycled PET exports to China and potentially less available elsewhere. hide summary | view story | e-mail this story
- Business/Economy, Injection Molding, Packaging
Taiwan cosmetic molder finds advantages in Mexico (11-16-2009)
HONG KONG (November 16, 2009) -- Cosmetic molder HCP Packaging is building a factory in Mexico and putting a Chinese expansion on hold -- at least temporarily -- as it waits out the slowing economy
and sees some North American customers push for more local manufacturing. The Taiwanese-owned company also has a strong manufacturing, marketing and design presence in the U.S. hide summary | view story | e-mail this story
- Business/Economy, Injection Molding, Medical
Hong Kong molders target medical devices (11-10-2009)
HONG KONG (November 10, 2009) -- Hong Kong needs to find ways to link its strength in precision manufacturing with solid base of university biomedical engineering programs and clinical research to
start commercializing new medical technology, according to John Chai, chairman of the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association. hide summary | view story | e-mail this story
- Business/Economy, Materials
Ampacet expands production worldwide (11-17-2009)
SHANGHAI (November 17, 2009) -- Ampacet Corp. opened its first plant in China in May and will add plants in Brazil and India by the end of 2010. The Chinese plant, located in Shanghai, employs 12 and
will operate at least two twin-screw extrusion lines producing color concentrates. hide summary | view story | e-mail this story
- Environment, Materials
Global bioplastics market to hit 900,000 tons (11-15-2009)
CLEVELAND, OHIO (November 15, 2009) -- Worldwide demand for bioplastics will increase more than fourfold to 900,000 tons in 2013, according to a new report. Western Europe was the largest market for
bioplastics in 2008, accounting for 40 percent of world demand, but future growth will be driven largely by the Asia/Pacific region. hide summary | view story | e-mail this story
- Business/Economy, Machinery, Materials, Molds/Tooling
NPE moving to Orlando for 2012 and 2015 (11-17-2009)
WASHINGTON (November 17, 2009) -- The 2012 and 2015 NPE trade shows will be in Orlando, Fla. The Society of the Plastics Industry Inc., which produces the show every three years, said cost savings was
key in moving NPE away from Chicago, which has been home to the show since 1971. hide summary | view story | e-mail this story
- Business/Economy, Injection Molding, Packaging
Closure Systems International planning plant in Bangalore (11-09-2009)
BANGALORE (November 9, 2009) -- Closure Systems International announced Nov. 3 that it will open a plastic closure plant in Bangalore, India, in early 2010. The plant will be the Indianapolis-based
company's second in India, and 31st globally. hide summary | view story | e-mail this story
- Appliances, Business/Economy, Environment, Materials
UK recycler Axion Polymers seeking partners in Asia (11-10-2009)
HANGZHOU, CHINA (November 10, 2009) -- Axion Polymers, a recycled materials manufacturer in England, wants to extend its business to Asia by setting up partnerships with a handful of Chinese and Asian
compounders. Sales director Keith Freegard says small-appliance makers in Asia are becoming more interested in carbon-friendly materials. hide summary | view story | e-mail this story
- Business/Economy, Environment, Materials
Study says bioplastics can replace traditional resins (11-15-2009)
UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS (November 15, 2009) -- A new market study published jointly by European Bioplastics and the European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE) at Utrecht University estimates
it is technically possible to replace up to 90 percent of today’s polymer consumption with bio-based alternatives. hide summary | view story | e-mail this story
- Building/Construction, Business/Economy, Injection Molding
US Army orders two thermoplastic bridges (11-15-2009)
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. (November 15, 2009) -- The U.S. Army has ordered two railroad bridges that will set the bar for load capacities on bridges made from plastics, with load ratings of 130 tons. hide summary | view story | e-mail this story
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