Swiftly Shaping The Athleisure Shoe Market Innovations

The German chemical company – BASF – is introducing X-Swift: Swiftly shaping the athleisure shoe market with material innovations and the latest footwear technology; Empowering the future of athleisure and casual footwear with advanced and high-performance material solutions; Four material solutions fused into one shoe – made possible with the latest footwear automation technology by Longterm Concept. […]
At The Peak of Tensions, Executives Insist On Petrochemical Development

In recent weeks, tensions between the United States and Iran have risen. Meanwhile, the US president is threatening the countries of the world that will be punished if sanctions and trade with Iran are not respected. But, on the Iranian side, the government and the executive of the country read all of it useless allegations […]
Samsonite Will Unveil Its First Suitcases Made Of rPP At K 2019

Leading luggage manufacturer Samsonite has partnered with LyondellBasell and French waste management company Suez to produce its first suitcase collection made from recycled plastics. The Green Grey edition of “SCure Eco” said to be the first suitcase composed of post-consumer plastics waste has recycled PP packaging for the outer shell and recycled PET bottles for the interior fabric.The […]
Cantonese Rendezvous Arranged By AMAPLAST During CHINAPLAS

At the thirty-third CHINAPLAS fair (Canton, 21-24 May 2019), the Italian collective organised by AMAPLAST (Italian trade association, member of CONFINDUSTRIA, bringing together about 170 manufacturers of plastics and rubber processing machinery, equipment and moulds) will include about fifty Italian businesses and occupy an area of 1,400 sqm. “The massive Italian presence at the specialized fair in China […]
Increasing in US$ Value Increased Domestic Materials' Prices in Iran

Today, on Sunday, May 12th, the Office for the Development of Downstream Petrochemical Industries (PDID Office) announced the new basic prices for polymer and chemicals for the next week till May 19th. This week, just like last week, except for one case, all the prices of commodities and grades of polymer materials increased. According to […]
Clariant Receives Halal Certification At Masterbatches Plant in Indonesia

This news is one of the most amazing news about the marketing policy of a Swiss company. What really does it mean? Clariant of Switzerland Receives Halal Certification At Masterbatches Plant in Indonesia. Based on this certification; Tangerang Indonesia site will comply with Muslim law; Clariant commited to serving diverse communities; Other global sites may follow Indonesia’s lead. […]
Detergent And Cosmetics Packaging Made Entirely of Recyclate

HENKEL: Detergent and cosmetics packaging made entirely of recyclate / Social Plastic rPET in collaboration with Plastic Bank Consumer goods group Henkel is proceeding to the next phase in its cooperation with social enterprise Plastic Bank. The companys Laundry and Home Care as well as Beauty Care business units will soon be launching detergents, cleaning agents and cosmetic products in bottles […]
Competition Is Now Open for PVC Innovation Awards At K-2019

INOVYN: Awards for PVC innovation at “K 2019” / Competition now open PVC producer Inovyn is hosting a competition for innovations with vinyl. The “Inovyn Awards 2019” has four categories sustainability, design, processes and new product development. According to CEO Chris Tane, the 2016 edition of the company’s awards covered more than 70 projects from […]
Launch of Recyclable Flexible Polyolefin Film For food And Non-Food Packaging

Australian packaging group Amcor has launched a recyclable high-barrier flexible polyolefin film. The development of AmLite Ultra Recyclable, which complements its existing AmLite Standard Recyclable product, is part of the company’s pledge to make all its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. Launched in 2015 (see Plasteurope.com of 09.10.2015) the AmLite range uses an ultra-thin, transparent barrier […]