9 Oct 2017
SONGWON commissions second production line for thermoplastic urethanes
Ulsan, South Korea – October 9, 2017 – As part of its global expansion strategy, SONGWON has commissioned a second thermoplastic urethane (TPU) production line, to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2017. The company’s plant in Suwon, South Korea will be extended to increase TPU production capacity from 7,000 to 12,000 metric tons a year.
9 Oct 2017
Clariant's Regional President of Greater China receives Shanghai Magnolia Gold Award
Shanghai, October 9, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that Jan Kreibaum, Regional President of Greater China has been awarded the Shanghai Magnolia Gold Award this year. The award, named after Shanghai’s city flower, is bestowed by the Shanghai Municipal Government to recognize expatriates who have made significant contributions to the city’s economy, business environment, international relations, community development and management standards. Since the establishment of this award in 1993, only 299 expatriates in Shanghai had won the Gold Award (as of 2016). Mr. Yong Ying, Mayor of Shanghai, presented the award to Jan Kreibaum at the official awarding ceremony held on September 30th. This year 11 expatriates win the Gold Award.
6 Oct 2017
New, high performance binder for lamination inks helps to enhance print quality on packaging film and optimize productivity
Ulsan, South Korea – October 6, 2017 – The flexible packaging industry is growing in complexity: as the variety of substrates widens and they become increasingly sophisticated, printing inks need to meet numerous, ever more demanding requirements. Inks for laminations have to withstand the lamination process and deliver the bond strength necessary for the respective application. They must also allow high speed printing and ensure excellent graphic quality.
5 Oct 2017
Belden Extends Reach and Reliability of Genius Bus and Modbus Plus Networks
St. Louis, Missouri - October 5, 2017 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has released two new fiber optic repeaters – the OZD Genius G12 and OZD Modbus Plus G12. These robust devices help industrial applications leverage fiber optic cables to achieve the reliable, high-performing connectivity required by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
5 Oct 2017
Plasticity Forum attracts international speakers for discussion on transforming plastic waste into a valuable resource
On Tuesday 31 October, the 9th global Plasticity Forum will be held at the Maritime Museum in Sydney’s Darling Harbour. World-renowned experts will discuss the big ideas on innovation, sustainability and business successes driving new plastics circular economies.
5 Oct 2017
Additive manufacturing to take center stage at SPE’s collaborative-design conference in Detroit
DETROIT, Oct. 5, 2017 – Additive manufacturing/3D printing will be in the spotlight at the Design in Plastics 2017 conference being held Nov. 6-8 in Detroit by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). The two-day program will cover a broad range of topics, with an underlying theme focusing on improving product design and development through better interdisciplinary collaboration.
5 Oct 2017
Change perceptions at Labelexpo Europe: Saying luxury in more ways than ever
OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — October 5, 2017 — The face value of a label is just one part of a consumer’s impression of a bottle or package. Communicating brand values effectively means going further – how does a label feel? What sound does it emit when touched? Does it give off a scent? Packaging that stimulates multiple senses has a bigger impact on consumers’ perceptions – and helps determine their purchasing decisions.
5 Oct 2017
Clariant Introduces Tri-Sorb® Desiccant Tablets for USP <671> Moisture Testing of Blister Packs
Muttenz, October 5, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, with its Healthcare Packaging business unit, is introducing Tri-Sorb molecular sieve desiccant tablets specifically designed for USP <671> moisture permeability testing at several upcoming industry events.
