Page 4 - Plastics

Cosmo Films commissions BOPP film line in Gujarat

The new line will increase the company's BOPP capacity to 200,000 TPA from 140,000 TPA

Evonik develops technology to mass-produce complex moulded parts

The PulPress method allows auto companies to produce complex moulded composite parts in high volumes

Newell Brands sells Rubbermaid business to United Solutions

Rubbermaid consumer storage totes business generated annual sales of approximately $70 million

Bruckner Group buys auto component supplier Paragon Molds in US

Acquisition will expand its Kiefel division's automotive business in North America

Recent advances in plastics technology for medical care: Dr Mosongo Moukwa

New materials & processing techniques will enable healthcare industry to create innovative products

Prima Plastics expands manufacturing capacity in Cameroon

The JV, Prima Dee-Lite Plastics, has raised the capacity from 4500 TPA to 8500 TPA

Solegear buys Lindar's bioplastic division

Latest US acquisition accelerates Solegear's bioplastic packaging market share growth

Crafting operational excellence in plastics industry

Operational excellence can result in about 30% reduction in production cost, says Aakash Borse

Bio-on bags € 55 million contract for bioplastics from an MNC

Objective is to replace conventional plastic with biopolymers made from agro-industrial waste

Swiss masterbatch firm Granula to set up production facility in Ahmedabad

In JV with Som Shiva Impex, it aims to target sectors such as food packaging, medical, auto, etc

Chartered Logistics bags Rs 34 crore contract from Gail

The logistics firm will transport polymers from Gail's Pata complex to different parts of India

Smart cities will result in high demand for uPVC windows: Mario Schmidt

According to Mario Schmidt, MD, Lingel Windows & Doors Technologies, the company plans to launch India's first smart windows by next year

SWM acquires Conwed Plastics for $ 295 million

The acquisition of Conwed will help SWM to strengthen its position in engineered resin-based netting solutions, which have wide range of applications

Global plastics industry's effort to combat marine litter grows in 2016

Seven new industry associations join the 'Joint Declaration'; Group, which includes India's AIPMA and IPI as members, will operate as the 'Global Plastics Alliance' going forward

Nanogate buys high-tech plastic components maker Jay Plastics

Acquisition will give a further boost to Nanogate's sales potential in the US, especially in the area of design surfaces, and improve its market access to Asian manufacturers

Custom medical moulder Flexan acquires Medron

The addition of Medron will significantly enhance Flexan's contract manufacturing service offerings in the field of medical devices

Innovative Tech Pack bags packaging contract from Dabur

The agreement, valid for five years, is expected to give ITPL an assured business of Rs 400 crores over the next five years

Gurit buys BASF's PET structural foam business

Acquisition will strengthen Gurit's structural core material product range and add a sizeable European-based PET production capacity to its existing PET operations in China

Global bioplastics demand to grow despite low oil price

In 2021, more than 45 percent of bioplastics will be produced in Asia, says European Bioplastics

Q Holding buys medical catheters maker Degania Silicone

By acquiring Degania, which has a production facility in India, Q Holding will strengthen its position as the leading global supplier of engineered elastomeric products to healthcare sector