Manufacturing activity remains weak, according to CBI survey
The headline fall in output volumes was driven largely by the motor vehicles, metal product, and metal manufacture sub-sectors Read more
Features
Repsol unveils its extended range of healthcare polyolefins
The company is incorporating new LDPE grades into its range thanks to the modifications made to its LDPE plant in Portugal, which now joins Repsol’s other pharma units in Tarragona and Puertollane Read more
DSM, Chromatic 3D Materials, and German RepRap join forces to develop flexible high-performance solutions
Together, the three partners will ensure that manufacturers across a wide range of industries have access to the resources and expertise needed to print high-performance, flexible parts using Chromatic’s line of PU materials Read more
SABIC showcases diverse collaborations at Formnext 2019
The company’s goal for these collaborations are to foster innovation and steadily expand application development opportunities for additively produced parts Read more
First Graphene introduces latest versions of PureGRAPH graphene
The company has launched the latest formulations of its PureGRAPH graphene powders. for industrial applications. Read more
Northern Automotive Alliance names Sigmatex Company of the Year
During the awards, Sigmatex was also awarded the DHL Logistics Excellence Award for its implementation of a series of process and product changes that optimises package size and footprint Read more
Solvay releases new Technyl Blue materials for electric vehicle cooling systems
Based on PA6.6/PA6.10 polymer technology, these new materials address both injection moulding for parts in cooling circuits and air-conditioning systems Read more
Irish medical sector receives R&D boost from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag
The installation of the precision, fully enclosed IntElect cleanroom machine from the machinery supplier was commissioned by Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s local distributor, TSM Polytech Read more
CompoTech wins JEC Asia innovation award
The innovative composite process and structure aileron was developed with partner company Aero Vodochody Aerospace a.s. for the new L-39NG trainer jet. Read more
Amcor launches “Choose Plastic” marketing campaign
Amcor leads industry conversation on “choose plastic” with new initiative. Read more
Groupe Renault co-develops unique fabric made from 100 per cent recycled materials for new Renault Zoé
The patented textile product is made from recycled seatbelts, textile scraps, and plastic bottles, and the innovative short-loop manufacturing process reduces that carbon footprint by 60 per cent compared to the standard process Read more
ePac UK looks forward to grand opening
ePac will be welcoming 200 guests for the official opening ceremony and tour of the 24,000 sq ft site, where multiple HP Indigo 20000 digital presses and class-leading pouch-making equipment will serve the local market with custom-printed packaging Read more
Zotefoams appoints Paul Turner to Board of MuCell Extrusion
Turner has over 35 years of experience in the chemical industry, holding senior executive roles with organisations including Dow, LyondellBasell, and Borealis Read more
Void Technologies VO+ LLDPE film tested by RecyClass
VO+ technology engineers a nano-voided structure into polymers to minimise the material used in a package by decreasing the density of the polymer Read more
