2013 Exhibitions
Lead Feature
Emerging Asian markets: still a draw factor
From 2010 to 2012, more expansions as well as mergers and acquisitions took place, and the emerging markets, especially the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), became hot ticket destinations for growth. Economic globalisation has realised its potential in the face of a crisis during the last three years. Countries in lieu of raw materials availability, labour costs and strategic geographic locations Read More»
Latest Headlines
- Solvay’s biomaterials for medical use available in China
- Sabic to open technology centres in Asia and the Middle East
- Borealis to expand upstream products
- Lanxess to build 25 kilotonne pigment plant in China
- Amcor to expand US facility
- German-Sino alliance for plasticiser feedstock
- Acetic acid growth to be fuelled by Asian demand
- PTT expands network in Asia
- Petronas and Evonik to partner in RAPID project
- NatureWorks opts for Bangkok for regional hq
Company News
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Lanxess expands to Western China
Speciality chemicals group Lanxess has enhanced its presence in China by opening an office in Chengdu, which is viewed as an engine for China’s economic Read More»
Materials News
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Kraiburg’s TPE sealing used for Bosch hammer drill
Thermoplastic elastomers specialist Kraiburg has developed a TPE sealing for Bosch’s hammer drill.
The Thermolast K sealing for the striking mechanism Read More»
Machinery News
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Instron's HDT-VST Tester for high-temperature plastics
US-based testing tools manufacturer Instron has introduced the Ceast HV500 thermal tester featuring a temperature Read More»
PRA November-December 2012
ON THE COVER:
In a climate of economic uncertainty, Southeast Asia is expected to weather the crisis and emerge as a model for growth-driven economies
Country Focus:
Indonesia, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia- Processor
- Automotive
SUPPLEMENTS
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Repurposing end-of-life tyres
THE good news according to the Freedonia Group is that global demand for tyres would climb 4.7% a year through 2015 to 3.3 billion units, advancing along is the tyre market, which will be valued at US$ billion. Now the downside is that there will be a resulting glut of end of life tyres finding their way to the landfills and stockpiles later on. Read More»
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Toyo to make plastic auto parts in Thailand
Japanese firm Toyo Tire & Rubber will begin manufacturing plastic CV joint boots in Thailand from April 2014, with an aim of global growth and expansion of the company’s automotive components business in its Diver-Tech Business Segment.
With the rapid expansion of the automotive market in Asia, car makers are ramping up production in the region, Read More»
