12-09-2018
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.
11-09-2018
Henkel to feature wide range of adhesive innovations for healthcare applications
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.
10-09-2018
Mondi flexible packaging “leapfrogs” ahead in the recycling game
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.
10-09-2018
Avery Dennison présente le film pour impression numérique sans PVC: «une solution pour tous»
OEGSTGEEST, Pays-Bas — le 10 Septembre 2018 — Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions présente, dans le cadre des innovations scientifiques liées aux matériaux, un nouveau film de covering sans PVC destiné à un vaste éventail d’applications différentes.
10-09-2018
Clariant confirms SABIC to complete purchase of 24.99% stake in Clariant after receiving all regulatory approvals
Clariant, 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.
06-09-2018
Belden Offers Faster, More Reliable Data Transfer with Layer 3 Backbone Switch
Belden, Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has released a new version of its Hirschmann brand Layer 3 backbone switches – the DRAGON MACH4000 Series. These next generation devices allow engineers to transfer larger quantities of data faster without compromising network availability or performance.
05-09-2018
Avery Dennison joins the Plasticity Partner Program, led by Ocean Recovery Alliance
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.
05-09-2018
KRAIBURG TPE marque des points avec The First Thai Brush
Le principal producteur de brosses à dents et de ménage en Thaïlande attache une grande importance à une qualité maximale pour ses brosses à dents. C’est pour cette raison que The First Thai Brush Co., Ltd. emploie un élastomère thermoplastique de KRAIBURG TPE pour les manches soft touch de sa gamme Victory afin d’améliorer l’ergonomie et la fonctionnalité.
