2014 Exhibitions
Lead Feature
Presenting innovations for a global advantage
With 30% of its business accounted for by Asia, particularly in China, US-headquartered extrusion machinery supplier Davis-Standard is “very successful” in the region, said company executives speaking at... Read More»Also, download this story from the electronic issue here
Latest Headlines
- Quality takes precedence in medical devices
- Alternative solutions to fossil-based plastics
- Machine makers roll out expansion plans in China
- Chinaplas 2014: ExxonMobil Chemical/W&H’s POD blown film technology attracts global attention
- Reifenhäuser targets 18 machines to China; appoints new manager for sales/service
- Novomer ramps up output of CO2-based polyols; introduces new product family
- Celanese sets up R&D in South Korea for e/e and auto industries
- Sabic in final stages of oil to chemicals complex
- BMS’s dream for CO2 mattresses; invests EUR15 million
- Amcor buys Indonesian packaging company
- Rioters attack factories in Vietnam; Formosa affected
- Axiall buys Indian PVC compounding company
- BASF increases plasticisers in Germany; builds NPG capacity in China
- Chinaplas 2014: Solvay beefs up investments in China/Asia; slants towards sustainable materials
- Chinaplas 2014: Kraiburg launches Asia-centric TPE portfolio; pumps up R&D efforts
- Chinaplas 2014: KraussMaffei’s 2nd phase of expansion; Netstal mulling assembly in China
- Chinaplas 2014: Breaks records with higher number of visitors and exhibitors
- Chinaplas 2014: IMCD on trailblazing expansion in Southeast Asia
- Westlake to spin off ethylene IPO
- BASF reports dent in earnings; eyes shale gas in the US
Company News
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Indian firm takes over shareholding in Galata
India-based chemical firm Artek Surfin has acquired a 100% stake in US additives supplier Galata Chemicals from joint owner Aterian Investment Partners. Galata Chemicals is a supplier of plastic additives with a comprehensive portfolio of organotin heat stabilisers, mixed metal heat...
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Materials News
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Gigantic Ineos/Solvay PVC jv receives approval from European commission
Europe’s two largest makers of PVC Ineos Group and Solvay have received approval from the European Union for a EUR4.3 billion joint venture of their PVC units after agreeing to sell their plants. Ineos will seek a buyer for sites...
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Machinery News
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KraussMaffei Berstorff and Greiner Extrusion supply plants for window-profile production in China
Kappes Environment Technology (KET) started up its first manufacturing plant in Bengbu (in the Anhui province, China) at the beginning of this year. Now, KraussMaffei Berstorff and Greiner Extrusion are providing...
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PRA May 2014
ON THE COVER:
Outweighing metals, medical plastics are becoming more sophisticated to keep up with demands of technical advances in the healthcare sector
SUPPLEMENTS
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Kossan to halt rubber glove operation in Vietnam
Glove maker Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, which had planned to invest RM100 million for expanding its glove operation to Vietnam as early as this year, has decided to hold back its cross-border expansion project, as recent anti-China protests in the country have dampened business confidence, said its managing director...
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Haidlmair takes full control of Mould & Matic
Haidlmair has bought up the 50% share of Greiner Packaging International in machine tool manufacturer and automation specialist Mould & Matic Solutions. This will make it the sole owner of the company, which Haidlmair had owned jointly with Greiner. The transaction is intended to create “good prospects” for Mould & Matic's...
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