SONGWON commissions second production line for thermoplastic urethanes

SONGWON commissions second production line for thermoplastic urethanes.
(Photo: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)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.

Clariant's Regional President of Greater China receives Shanghai Magnolia Gold Award

Mr.Ying Yong, Mayor of Shanghai, presented the award to Jan Kreibaum. (Photo: Clariant)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.

New, high performance binder for lamination inks helps to enhance print quality on packaging film and optimize productivity

New, high performance binder for lamination inks helps to enhance print quality on packaging film and optimize productivity. (Photo: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)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.

Belden erhöht die Reichweite und Zuverlässigkeit von Genius Bus- und Modbus Plus-Netzwerken

Belden erhöht die Reichweite und Zuverlässigkeit von Genius Bus- und Modbus Plus-Netzwerken. 
(Foto: Belden, PR455)St. Louis, Missouri - 5. Oktober 2017 - Belden Inc., ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Signalübertragungslösungen für unternehmenskritische Anwendungen, hat die beiden neuen Glasfaser-Repeater OZD Genius G12 und den OZD Modbus Plus G12 auf den Markt gebracht. Diese robusten Geräte ermöglichen in industriellen Anwendungen mit Glasfaserkabeln die zuverlässigen und leistungsfähigen Verbindungen, die das Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) benötigt.

Plasticity Forum attracts international speakers for discussion on transforming plastic waste into a valuable resource

PlasticityOn 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.

Additive manufacturing to take center stage at SPE’s collaborative-design conference in Detroit

SPEDETROIT, 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.

Veränderte Wahrnehmung auf der Labelexpo Europa: neue Möglichkeiten im Luxussegment

Mit der Avery Dennison Sensorial Collection können Designer verschiedenste weiche, texturierte oder gemusterte Papiere gestalten, die dem Produkt eine hochwertige, künstlerische oder Vintage-Wirkung verleihen.
(Foto: Avery Dennison, PR367)OEGSTGEEST, Niederlande — 5. Oktober 2017 — Das Aussehen eines Etiketts ist nicht alles. Wie eine Flasche oder Verpackung auf den Verbraucher wirkt, hängt auch von anderen Faktoren ab. Markenwerte zu vermitteln, heißt nämlich mehr: Wie fühlt sich das Etikett an? Wie hört es sich beim Anfassen an? Riecht man etwas? Verpackungen, die mehrere Sinne ansprechen, wirken stärker auf die Wahrnehmung des Verbrauchers und nehmen Einfluss auf die Kaufentscheidung.

Clariant Introduces Tri-Sorb® Desiccant Tablets for USP <671> Moisture Testing of Blister Packs

Clariant Introduces Tri-Sorb® Desiccant Tablets for USP  Moisture Testing of Blister Packs. (Photo: Clariant)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.