Record registration figures for interpack 2017
New special show devoted to Industry 4.0 interpack 2017 has recorded the biggest exhibitor demand in its over 55- year history. By the official closing date for registrations for the world’s most...
View ArticleRKW Presents High-quality Sustainable Films and Nonwovens at IDEA 2016
Frankenthal, Germany, April 15, 2016 – At booth #1635 the RKW Group showcases an assortment of film and nonwoven solutions dedicated for the hygiene market, in particular for personal care...
View ArticleIn health warning showdown, Indian tobacco industry appeals to Supreme Court
Jaipur: India’s tobacco industry has sought to delay strict new health warning rules by appealing to the country’s highest court, a move anti-smoking activists say could backfire given that the court...
View ArticleSino-Pack and PACKINNO 2016 concluded with 31,079 visitors
The largest packaging platform in China composing of the 23rd China International Exhibition on Packaging Machinery & Materials (Sino-Pack 2016) and China (Guangzhou) International Exhibition on...
View ArticleManipur entrepreneurs launch first plastic industry start-up
Imphal (Manipur) : Two Manipuri engineering graduates, Samson Ningombam and Madonna Akoijam, have joined hands to launch the state’s first plastic industry start up. Called ‘PEARLEX’ Enterprises, the...
View Articleinterpack cooperates with World Packaging Organisation
New SAVE FOOD Packaging Awards In anticipation of the upcoming edition of the world’s most important trade fair for the packaging sector and related processing industries, which is taking place from 4...
View ArticleTrash from packaging of online products poses threat
“People mountain, people sea” is how Chinese describe a place filled with people. But as the nation of more than 1.3 billion people increasingly shops online, casting off a huge amount of plastic bags...
View ArticleIran Plast foreign exhibitors see Iranian market huge with high potential
The Iranian market is huge with high potential in the eyes of many foreigners participating in the 10th International Exhibition of Plastic, Rubber, Machinery and Equipment of Iran, dubbed Iran Plast...
View ArticleInterPlas Thailand 2016 to be held in July
Focusing on plastics injection, extrusion and blowing processes for automotive, electronics & electrics and packaging applications, InterPlas Thailand 2016 will be held at Bangkok International...
View ArticleVietnam’s plastics industry becomes the ‘aiming point’ of foreign investors
This explains why Vietnam’s plastics industry has become the ‘aiming point’ of foreign investors, especially ones from Thailand. TPP and other free trade agreements (FTAs) are also the reasons that...
View ArticleSiegwerk India completes 10 years, announces Ashish Pradhan as new CEO
The India arm of the German ink manufacturer Siegwerk, celebrated its 10 years in India with a gathering of its clients at Hotel The Leela Ambience, Gurgaon, on 4 April and at Hotel Trident, Mumbai, on...
View ArticleAdidas to release products made out of ocean plastic waste
Adidas will release a line of footwear and clothes made of plastic waste found in the ocean. Adidas has been an advocate for the environment since 2010. Just today, they announced that they’ll stop...
View ArticleOdisha asks Indian Oil to release equity contribution to plastic park
The Odisha government wants the project cost, excluding the grants from the central government, to be shared equally between Idco and IOCL The Odisha government has asked Indian Oil Corporation Ltd...
View ArticleSlovenian paint producer gives its new products a trendy look in RPC’s...
Slovenian paint producer JUB has adopted injection molded polypropylene (PP) paint containers from RPC Superfos for the launch of two new interior paints. JUB, one of the leading paint producers in the...
View ArticleBlue Ribbon ice-cream recalled after plastic pieces found inside tubs
Unilever has recalled its 1.25L and 2L tubs of Blue Ribbon ice-cream, warning they may contain pieces of plastic that pose a safety risk. The ice-cream maker said it was aware of a very small number of...
View ArticlePlastic recycling takes off rapidly in Finland
People in Finland have quickly embraced the new recycling system for plastic, which was launched this spring. The planned network of plastic take-back points is just getting off the ground, but the...
View ArticleArburg posts record breaking €580 million turnover in 2015
Arburg is coming off another record year as preliminary turnover in 2015 is expected to hit €580 million. The German injection molding powerhouse started off 2016 in a bang, according to their new...
View ArticleUse of plastic may boost agricultural output manifold
NEW DELHI: A wider use of plastics in agriculture can reduce the losses in harvesting and increase the value of output by Rs 68,000 crore, according to a report. Plasticulture refers to use of plastics...
View ArticleProduct Safety and Security Drive Plastic Caps Innovation
The global plastic caps and closures market continues to report strong growth, especially in the FMCG arena. Beverage caps remains the most dominant market, accounting for approximately 60% of all...
View ArticleStrong trend continues for Austrian plastics machinery
The export-oriented Austrian plastics and rubber industry enjoyed a pretty handsome year in 2015, as production value of the machinery sector grew 11% last year. Total export value of Austrian plastics...
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