Opening 1st PlasticRoad bike path in the world

Opening 1st PlasticRoad bike path in the world.A world premiere in the Netherlands: the first PlasticRoad bike path was recently opened in Zwolle, Overijssel. Inventors of the PlasticRoad, Anne Koudstaal and Simon Jorritsma – together with Member of the Provincial Executive of Overijssel, Bert Boerman and Alderman William Dogger of the municipality of Zwolle, cycled the first bike path made from recycled plastic. The concept was presented three years ago by road construction company KWS (a Royal VolkerWessels company). Wavin and Total joined forces with KWS in 2016 to develop the concept into a product. A second PlasticRoad bike path pilot in Giethoorn, near the pilot location in Zwolle, will be opened in November.

Henkel to feature wide range of adhesive innovations for healthcare applications

Henkel’s high-elongation LED curable acrylic adhesives combine outstanding bond strength on flexible medical devices made of TPE and TPU with high flexibility and low viscosity. (Photo: Henkel, PR054)At the COMPAMED fair in Düsseldorf (November 12-15, 2018), Henkel will present its comprehensive portfolio of adhesive materials for applications in healthcare. Highlights at the company’s booth G05 in Hall 8b, will include new LED curing adhesives for flexible medical devices, a range of advanced pressure sensitive adhesives for plasters and functional patches as well as conductive inks for smart health devices.

Mondi flexible packaging “leapfrogs” ahead in the recycling game

The Frosch mono-material pouch with detachable panels. (Photo: Mondi, PR100)In 2014 Werner & Mertz decided to develop packaging that is recyclable in the fullest sense. This was before most fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies viewed a commitment to sustainability as an indispensable building block for brand equity. Several packaging suppliers told them it could not be realised. Then they met Mondi.

Avery Dennison presenta un film digital sin PVC de gran versatilidad

Avery Dennison presenta un film digital sin PVC de gran versatilidad. (Foto: Avery Dennison, PR392)OEGSTGEEST, Países Bajos — 10 de Septiembre de 2018 — Entre las últimas novedades de la ciencia de los materiales de Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions se encuentra un film de PVC para rotulado diseñado para cubrir una amplia gama de aplicaciones diferentes.

Clariant confirms SABIC to complete purchase of 24.99% stake in Clariant after receiving all regulatory approvals 

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that SABIC has received the final outstanding regulatory approvals from the competition authorities for the purchase of a 24.99% stake in Clariant. Therefore, an unconditional closing of the purchase will take place in the next days which makes SABIC Clariant’s largest strategic anchor shareholder, and second anchor shareholder beside the group of former shareholders of Süd-Chemie.

Belden ofrece una transmisión de datos más rápida y fiable con el switch backbone de capa 3

Belden ofrece una transmisión de datos más rápida y fiable con el switch backbone de capa 3. 
(Foto: Belden, PR462) St. Louis, Missouri - 6 de septiembre de 2018 - Belden Inc., líder mundial en soluciones de transmisión de señales para aplicaciones críticas, ha lanzado una versión nueva de sus switches backbone de capa 3 de marca Hirschmann, la Serie DRAGON MACH4000. Estos dispositivos de próxima generación permiten a los ingenieros transmitir un mayor volumen de datos más deprisa y sin comprometer la disponibilidad de la red ni su rendimiento.

Avery Dennison joins the Plasticity Partner Program, led by Ocean Recovery Alliance

Avery Dennison joins the Plasticity Partner Program, LED by Ocean Recovery Alliance. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR403)Global materials science and manufacturing company, Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), and Ocean Recovery Alliance, founders of Plasticity Forum, have entered into a three-year agreement as part of the Plasticity Partner Program.

KRAIBURG TPE ofrece ventajas en The First Thai Brush

El nuevo diseño de los cepillos dentales Victory de The First Thai Brush: El mango suave y ergonómico ha sido realizado con THERMOLAST® K de KRAIBURG TPE en un proceso de inyección bicomponente. 
(Foto: © 2018 The First Thai Brush Co. Ltd.)The First Thai Brush Co. Ltd., fabricante líder de cepillos para uso doméstico y cepillos de dientes en Tailandia, busca alcanzar la más alta calidad. Con el objetivo de mejorar la ergonomía y la funcionalidad, recurre a un excelente elastómero termoplástico de KRAIBURG TPE que utiliza para el mango de tacto suave de sus cepillos de dientes en la línea de productos Victory.