Specialty chemical company in Switzerland, Clariant Masterbatches has developed the new liquid vehicle technology (LVT) to eliminate problems that have prevented wider use of liquid color and additive concentrates in extrusion blow molding ...
Pantone today released large-format Pantone Plastic Standard Chips,that provide designers across industries–from industrial and product design to fashion accessories and toys–with an internationally recognized color language ...
Argal plans to exhibit a number of its new pumps at Achema, which takes place in Frankfurt, Germany, from 18 to 22 June. These include the ASTRA range of AODD pumps, which is manufactured with port sizes starting from ¼ in up to 2 ...
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The most eye-catching displays at Chinaplas 2012 were typically high-tech, eco-friendly and mobile. At Bayer MaterialScience AG’s booth, two small robots danced on a stage six times a day. Behind the flashy displays, however, in ...
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Companies making white roof coatings and emulsions are seeing an increased call for photovoltaic solar power systems which are capable of absorbing the albedo, which is reflected light coming off of a flat or low angle roof. White sheet ...
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Consumer preferences are driving change across the diverse end markets of Asia, prompting firms such as Dow Chemical Co. To have to adapt quickly, especially in such sectors as plastics packaging. Four Dow executives shared their views on ...
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The global automotive plastics revenue is forecast to grow from US$ 22, 155 mln in 2011 to US$42, 135 mln in 2016 at an estimated CAGR of 13.7% from 2011 to 2016. The consumption of automotive plastics worldwide is expected to increase from ...
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Cosmit announced the winners of the 15th edition of Salone Satellite 2012. First PrizeRaul Lauri(Spain)Decafe Lamp–made with biodegradable material derived from coffee grounds.This award is given in recognition of the ...
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The importance of evolving design trends cannot be overstated, especially because they filter down to influence every segment of home interior goods. Of course that includes floor coverings, and the new product introductions exhibited at ...
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Indian machinery maker Sai Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd. is investing 35 million rupees ($700, 000) in a dedicated facility to make drip irrigation tube extrusion machinery. The company sees demand growing for technologies to help conserve the ...
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The NPE 2012 exhibition takes place in Orlando, the US, on 1-5 April. Our preview takes a look at a selection of the machinery, materials and service companies that will be exhibiting at the fair. American Kuhne Stand 3551 American Kuhne is ...
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As Africa’s plastics industry grows, Indian companies say they are picking up substantial business there, with exports rising for machinery firms, and India’s resin and processing companies making investments. The India factory ...
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The Aerial Tool Bin for aerial platforms, scissors and boom lifts is designed to keep hand tools and supplies organized and within a worker’s reach. Developed by DeMore’s Innovative Design Inc., Menomonee Falls, Wis., the ...
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Using the right tool for the job will give you more secure crimps, tighter and neater loops and perfect coils. Here's a guide to the most commonly used jewelry-making hand tools, the work they are designed to do and tips on when to use each ...
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Wood plastic composite is a new class of composite materials in recent years. It is made of by using of polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride, etc. to replace the usual resin adhesive, mixed with 35% -70% of wood power, rice ...
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