The 21th Asia Pacific International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition

The automotive front panel from LEONHARD KURZ was awarded a "Special Mention for Front Design” at the German Design Award 2023.The cutting-edge technology of self-driving cars is primarily hidden behind innovatively decorated front components,which are increasingly becoming the central brand element of a vehicle.IMD for design and functionalityThe front panel is manufactured and finished using the most advanced In-Mold Decoration (IMD) in just one work step.The smooth, connected surface is

Circulate Capital, a circular economy investment management firm in high-growth markets, announced a new strategic investment in Union J.Plus, a Thai polyolefins recycler.Supported by Circulate Capital's investment, the company will significantly increase its recycling capacity and strengthen its supply chain. When fully operational, it expects its total recycling capacity to exceed 30,000 TPA, includ-ing 20,000 TPA of premium/food-grade polyolefins.Circulate Capital's first in ThailandT

Amaplast-MECS Statistical Study Center presented data on export of ltalian plastics and rubber machinery production in 2023. It estimated that over EUR 4.8 billion, a new all-time record for the sector, was achieved by the ltalian plastics and rubber machinery production in 2023.This is mainly due to a positive trend in exports, which improved progressively with an increase of 13% over the nine months (January-September 2023) assessed by the ltalian Institute of Statistics(ISTAT). In the same pe

Clariant, a specialty chemical company, signed an agreement with Conser, part of MAIRE Group, for the supply of maleic anhydride catalysts, especially on developing next-generation catalysts.Maleic anhydride is not only an essential component of polymers and coatings for construction, automotive,marine and energy industries, but also an important intermediate for producing biodegradable plastics.Clariant's catalysts as referenceThe partners will develop new catalysts based on Clariant's

OQ announced two major product launches designed to solve industry challenges and provide key sustainability benefits.PP copolymer for food applicationsOQ Luban polypropylene impact copolymer portfolio, including Luban EP 2340L, EP 2340P and EP 2348R, are set for full launch in Q4 2023.The company also expands this product portfolio with Luban EP 2348S and EP 23348T.Luban EP 2340L with high impact and stiffness properties fits for producing crates and boxes.Luban EP 2348R offers outstanding impa

PPG announced the opening of its US$17 million aerospace application support center (ASC)in Toulouse,France.The facility includes a list of parts providing a variety of services. It comprises a laboratory for the development of aero-space materials, a color blending area for coatings and a spray booth for hand-on training of paint applications.It also houses filling lines for touch-up kits, a transparencies inspection cell, customized packaging capabilities for third-party products, chemical man

In the production contest organized by Fraunhofer Austria and the Industriemagazin,ENGEL's large-tonnage machine plant in St.Valentin won the title of "Factory of the Year 2023"and was thus named the best production company in Austria.The plant was awarded both the overall prize and the“Efficient Factory”category. Key success factors are the consis-tent sustainability strategy and the pioneering role in the field of digitalization.Coordinated manufacturing process"The right la

SML set up the latest version of multi-purpose cast film line in its Technology Center, which features a number of technical innovations and a further-developed MDO unit.The cast film line offers the following technical features:·Five extruders for the processing of PP, PE, PA, PET, EVOH, as well as adhesives.A seven-layer variable geometry feedblock with the possibility of numerous different layer arrangements.Die width 2,850mm, with internal deckling system two times 350mm·New MDO unit: maximu

Avient Corporation and BASF have collaborated to offer colored grades of Ultrason® high-performance polymers to the global market. The colored grades feature BASF’s Ultrason® polyarylethersulfones (PAES) as high-quality base polymer combined with Avient’s Colorant Chromatics™ high-temperature color formulation expertise for color concentrates and pre-colored solutions. The collaboration will give customers in industries such as household and catering, electrical & electro