News about materials, production and technology

POLYVANCED UV protected pu tubing / Improved colour retention in outdoor applications	21.06.2011
PEPSICO Introducing five new compostable and recyclable cups / Addressing growing consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging	02.06.2011
AMCOR RIGID PLASTICS US wineries continue to adopt PET for 187 ml bottles / Growing consumer acceptance	12.05.2011
BERICAP New sports cap for aseptic filling process	04.04.2011
AXION POLYMERS Recycled polymer replaces virgin PS for BIC pencils / Material sourced from waste refrigerators / Cooperation with Ineos Styrenics	01.04.2011
PETAINER New plastic keg offers environmental and weight benefits / New opportunities for beer storage and transport	09.03.2011
POLYMER RESEARCH Fraunhofer shows off touchscreen containing carbon nanotubes / Replacement for ITO	16.02.2011
BASF XPS with added graphite achieves improved thermal insulation	07.02.2011
2K MANUFACTURING New "Ecosheet" board made of recycled plastics / Production in full swing / Successful trials with construction industry / Additional facilities planned	25.01.2011
BASF High temperature alternative added to "Styrodur" range	24.01.2011
GWALIA PACKAGING GROUP New child resistant closure is lightest available / Squeeze-and-turn design / Patent application	20.01.2011
AQUARIWA Frankfurt counters floods with homemade plastic solution	19.01.2011
EVIAN New light-weighted PET bottle / Easier to compact for recycling / rPET content to increase to 50%	03.01.2011
BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE PC film overlay offers improved scratch resistance / New opportunities for identity cards	14.12.2010
PLAZIT IBERICA Reinforced acrylic sheets provide acoustic damping for bridges	15.11.2010

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