plastics news february - 2012

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MH/MR/N/200/MBI/12- 14 February 2012Volume 51 No. 2

Hon. Editor Mr. Raju Desai

Associate Editor Mr. Hiten Bheda

Chairman - Editorial Board Mr. Yogesh Shah

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Mr. Ashok AgarwalVice President

(East Zone)

Mr. Manish DedhiaHon. Secretary

Dr. Asutosh GorJt. Hon. Secretary

Mr. Mukesh ShahHon. Treasurer

OFFICE BEARERS

The Offi cial Organ of The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association Estd. 1945

Mr. Jayesh RambhiaPresident

Mr. Anand OzaVice President (West Zone)

Mr. R. K. AggarwalVice President (North Zone)

Mr. Anil BansalVice President (South Zone)

IN THIS ISSUE...30...... AIPMA At Work

39...... Company News

44...... Features...Plastindia gets bigger

...INDPLAS’12 launched at Plastindia 2012

...Gaurav Engineering launches the Recycling Plant at plastindia 2012

...Tramaco’s TRACEL still the best foaming agent for thermoplastic and rubber

...Zhafi r exhibits its Venus 900/ 210, announces new subsidiary in India

...LANXESS expands Jhagadia site to serve booming Indian market

...Rajoo showcases its launches at the PlastIndia

...Elastron to focus on Indian Market

...Antimicrobial masterbatches for plastics industry

...Large Tonnage Maxima 2500 T Injection Molding Machine

...STEER introduces SPL 40 – Super Production Lines

67...... Environment

84...... Interview

85...... International News

90...... Business News

95...... Product News

98...... Technology

102.... In the News

CONTENT


India is worlds 3rd largest economy and is growing very fast.

India consumes about 8 kg plastic per head per year against international average of 28 Kgs. Indian plastic consumption is likely to double in next 5 years.

That means Indian plastic industry will need as many machines in next 5 years as it consumed in past 65 years. It’s a humongous opportunity.

Fortune 500 companies in India like Indian Oil, HPCL, Mittal, Reliance, GAIL have invested heavily in plastic sector. Plastic processing industry is traditionally family owned & operated SME units. They need to grow to harness opportunity.

AIPMA has done started to work on each of external factor which can help growth of industry. Intention is to put our collective might & address common constraints.

Our efforts are directed to benefi t plastic processors, at every step on way to growth.

Land: About 100 acres in Dahej have already been disbursed to members.

Thanks to Gujarat government “AIPMA Industrial Park” has been sanctioned 240 acres industrial lands in auto components cluster in & around Sanand close to Tata, Ford, Peugeot & Maruti plant. AIPMA common facility will make business easier in this cluster.

Money: AIPMA has signed MOU with SIDBI to secure easy & affordable fi nance for members to the tune of Rs 500 Crores. This will be expanded further as needed.

Upto Rs 2 crore can be disbursed within 2 weeks. AIPMA will help members for process.

Manpower: AIPMA placement cell will work to get skilled manpower for industry.

We are also planning for skill up gradation program.

Te c h n o l o g y : A I P M A i n partnership with UNIDO has undertaken gap analysis to identify technological constraints to growth of industry. Benefits from this program will be shared by entire industry.

Environment: AIPMA has signed MOU with Waste Free Oceans, a global initiative of EU Plastic Processors in Brussels. To collect plastic waste & save environment.

This will reduce resistance to growth of industry.

Vision & Strategy: AIPMA is planning international summit “Vision for Growth” at UAE during 14-17 May 2012, during Plastivision Arabia.

Marketing: Buyer seller meet is being planned in UAE during Plastivision Arabia.

During Plastivsion India visiting delegation will bring business opportunity.

Tenders from plastic sector will be made available to members.

Seminars: We now have regular seminars at AIPMA. Content will be made available on AIPMA website for members to access from their own computers at time suitable to them.

IPR: AIPMA has sponsored prize for innovation competition. Planning for IPR cell to support creation of patents, copyright & trademark is on.

AIPMA is changing to meet new challenges. We mean Business. Do expect more from us.

Jayesh RambhiaPresident - AIPMA

AIPMA: For Growth


THE PRESIDENT SAYS


Most of you would have participated / attended the

PlastIndia 2012 earlier this month held at Pragati

Maidan and for those who could not make it for some

reasons, let me mention that PlastIndia opened its doors

in Delhi with around 2000 exhibitors, over 100,000 square

meters (1.07 million square feet) of exhibition space with an

estimated 100,000 trade visitors over its six days.

Ideally one should not equate with any other exhibition

but those shows, one might admit, have seen a drop in

attendance of late, whereas PlastIndia has been getting

larger share of head counts. It had been really a place of

Infi nite Opportunities with most of the exhibitors making

their business.

World over Industry is propagating the awareness drive

and the same applies to India as well. As India’s Secretary

for Chemicals and Petrochemicals, K. Jose Cyria rightly said

at PlastIndia that the industry needs to “take up projects for

plastics waste management. That is where we suffer. The

brand image of the industry suffers.” It makes sense for

that is what the public sees and associates with plastics.

At PlastIndia, the Plastic News team had the opportunity

to learn so many things apart from the business happenings.

At PlastIndia, a huge space of over 700 sq mtr was allocated

for the Theme pavilion, on the Lake at Pragati Maidan,

called Ampacet – Say Yes to Plastics. The pavilion served

its objective of creating awareness about plastics and

more over disseminating useful information about plastics.

The theme pavilion took the visitor through a journey of

realization, in a subtle, yet soul stirring manner and it was

such a thought-provoking that one keeps on thinking could

I do without plastics?

The tradeshow saw many of the launches as well and to

name some, while Clariant introduced its new and established

processing aids and performance-

boosters based on renewable

resources, at PlastIndia, BASF

on the other hand, introduced the

i-fl ow, a one-of-a- kind concept car

based on a unique collaboration

between BASF and Hyundai Motor

Group. A concept for the seat frame of the i-fl ow provides an

example for how lightweight construction materials can help

conserve resources. It features ultramid Balance, as well as

other thermoplastics and energy-absorbing foams. Ampacet

a global masterbatch leader launched an innovative pouch

(Milk Pouch) called Ultra High Temperature (UHT) Milk

Pouch, having a long shelf life of 120 days and so on…

Plastindia also witnessed some amendments and new

versions in many of the models across the types of Plastic

Machineries as well.

Also many of the industry stalwarts, that Plastic News

team met, were of the opinion that we need to look at the

recycling segment as well. Apart from scrap and electronic

recycling, consumer recycling in India needs to be tapped

for that’s the key to success. India has huge potential for it

and someone should take the initiatives for the industry to

take it on higher platform.

More of, we have just learnt about proposal for setting

up PCPIR in Tamilnadu is also expected, though it’s all of

talks as of now but if this comes up it will defi nitely cheer

the Indian Industry.

Hon. Editor

Raju [email protected]


FROM THE EDITOR

From the Editor’s Pen….


Mamata Extrusion Systems Pvt.Ltd. (MES) formerly known as Mamata Brampton Engineering Pvt.Ltd. (MBE) is pleased to announce live demonstation of Vegafl ex (Advantage) 3 Layer Blown Film Line, a unique combination of technology & manufacturing skills.

After installing more than 70 Lines in India & other parts of Asia, Australia, Africa, CIS Countries and Eastern European Countries it was customer demand and expectation which inspired MES team to launch Vegafl ex (Advantage). The proven technology of cooling from Brampton Engineering Canada through its "ELIMINATOR" Air Ring was motivating factor to shape upVegafl ex (Advantage) performance.

Normally any blown fi lm line with IBC offers 0.8 to 1.0 kg/hr/mm (+) of die diameter cooling capacity for a recipe with 80-90% LL /mLL rich blends. Without IBC the cooling capacity is limited to 0.40 to 0.7 kg/hr/mm of dia diameter.

Due to online performances at various customer places & upgradations done in "The ELIMINATOR Air Ring" team MES found that the cooling effi ciency could be enhanced to 0.84 kg/hr/mm of die diameter for 80-90% LL/mLL rich blends. This fact set the target of 250 kg/hr (+) on 300mm Die diameter to make fi lm up to 1250mm at maximum BUR of 2.65 to be achieved.

To match above capacity of cooling, a special Die was designed by Brampton, Canada to take care of extrusion melt handling capacity of up to 300kg/hr with 1:2:1 layer ratio. To pump this capacity of melt the screw designs of 50 & 65mm Extruders were enhanced further by Brampton, Canada to offer higher specifi c output (kg/hr/rpm) by 20 to 25%. This gave a window to reduce the power consumption keeping the motor sizes the same as earlier, but with higher throughputs.

Thus Vegafl ex (Advantage) was born with following specs:-

1. Screw size - 50/65/50mm

2. Die size - 300mm

3. Width of the line - 1250mm

Extensive trials at customer place/ inhouse were done to establish following outcomes.

1. Highest Possible Output Without IBC - 250 Kg/hr on 300mm Die.

2. Ultra Low Cost Of Conversion due to lowest possible power consumption in extruder drives in specifi c and overall in general - Less than 0.32 Kwh/kg without utilities.

3. Basic Thickness & GSM Variation without using any automation at par with industries best fi lms - ± 7% > 40µ & ± 10%< 40 µ within 2 Sigma.

4. Flexibility in Operation & Processibility - Run recipes with 1:1:1 or 1:2:1 or 1:3:1 layer ratio.

While we invite you to witness the live demonstration of the Vegafl ex (Advantage), let us take you back to the history of MES. After 1997 JV with Brampton Engineering Canada, MES was the fi rst company to offer 5 Layer lines Made In

a new equation to bring costs down and take productivity up. An advantage to your business from Mamata Extrusion Systems


India using the hot packages from BE Canada at a economical price. Later on the First 7 Layer Line was supplied in India by MES. Further fi rst 9 Layer Line in India was supplied by Brampton. Today approx. more than 1000T/Month of barrier fi lm is produced on Brampton Dies from 7 Lines installed across India.

During initial years of JV due to higher prices, it was diffi cult to promote high end lines & hence Vegafl ex was launched in year '2001 with hot packages from Brampton, Canada & rest from MBE, India. In those days Industry was able to get 125 -150 Kg/hr output for 300mm Die, Vegafl ex set new benchmark by offering output range of 150 -180 Kg/hr for 80-90% LL/mLL rich blends. Within a year MES sold more than 10 Vegafl ex Lines.

Earlier due to high prices, MES lines were not purchased for Milk, Water, Liquor & Gutka fi lms. But due to inherent advantages of higher yield, due to better Gauge & GSM control & better mechanical properties MES lines became reference lines even for such low margin commodity fi lms to bring "Class In The Mass".

MES since begining has been focussing to provide strategic solutions in innovative ways to reduce cost of conversion and take blown fi lm line performance to next higher level.The lines with customized confi gurations using the proven technology, higher outputs up to 800 kg/hr, wider widths up to 2750mm , customized layer ratios up to 1:8:1, automizations on thickness control, width control, gravimetric blending, feeding & line control through SCADA has helped MES customers to produce what they want to sell.

For More Details Write to:

Mamata Extrusion Systems Pvt.Ltd.Email: [email protected]


Samsung Total plans major expansion and upgradations in Daesan

Total is consolidating its positions in petrochemicals in Asia with a

new expansion and upgrading project for the Daesan complex in South Korea, which the Group owns with Samsung as part of the Samsung Total Petrochemicals 50:50 joint venture. AT an estimated cost of US$1.8 bln, the project calls for the construction of a second aromatics unit and an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer unit at the Daesan petrochemical complex. The new aromatics unit will have a production capacity of around 1 million metric tpa of paraxylene and 420,000 tpa of benzene will be completed by September 2014. Paraxylene is used to manufacture polyester, while benzene is used to produce petrochemical products such as styrene. With the completion of the aromatics unit in 2014 and the upgrade of existing paraxylene capacity in 2012, total

paraxylene production capacity will be increased to 1.76 million metric tons. The new EVA unit will produce 240,000 metric tpa of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. This resin is used in products such as electrical cables, adhesives and solar panels. Environmentally friendly and versatile, EVA is expected to see continued growth in demand. "This investment project in partnership with Samsung is aligned with Total’s strategy of expanding in growth markets. It gives us the strong base we need to maintain our position as a leading supplier of value-added products to meet demand in Asia, especially China,” said Patrick Pouyanné, President of Total’s Refi ning - Chemicals business. “We are pursuing our strategy of focusing our spending on our most effi cient integrated platforms, such as the Daesan complex.”

Albemarle has completed the expansion of its Process

Development Center (PDC) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by installing a new production train for finished polyolefi n catalysts and a number of supporting auxiliaries, as per PBR Staff Writer. This expansion is one of

Albemarle installs new production train for finished polyolefin catalysts

COMPANY NEWS

the series of projects that Albemarle is undertaking to meet the growing demand for its metallocene/single site finished catalyst business. A separate production facility is also being constructed in Yeosu, Korea to help meet this demand, the company said.

LyondellBasell grants largest capacity Hostalen ACP ProcessHostalen ACP process

t e c h n o l o g y h a v e licensed to Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Yanan Energy and Chemical Co., Ltd. The new HDPE plant in the Chinese Shannxi province is scheduled for 2014. "This is the largest capacity Hostalen ACP multi-modal process technology that we have ever licensed, further demonstrating the competitive economics fo r p roduc ing leading HDPE resins," said Bob Patel, senior vice president of Technology at LyondellBasell. Key features of the Hostalen ACP process technology include three reactors in cascade enabling the production of high-performance HDPE res ins par t i cu la r l y suitable for fi lm, blow-molding and pressure pipe applications. Furthermore, Hostalen ACP has low manufacturing and investment costs for multimodal HDPE and capacities of up to 450 KT per year, which make it today's technology of choice for the production of HDPE


LyondellBasell's Wesseling site Germany has been

hit by an explosion over the weekend, as per Platts. The blast occurred on morning of Saturday, January 21,2012 at the polyethylene plants. The cause of the blast is now the subject of an investigation by the company and local authorities. No fi re occurred after the explosion. The scale of the damage and the target restart of the plants remained uncertain. Seven workers were injured by the incident and were taken to the hospital, and were released on the same day. Industry sources reported that the blast was at the low density polyethylene plant. LyondellBasell operates four PE plants in Wesseling comprising 3 high density and 1 low density PE units. "The impact on LDPE markets for January will be minimal as the company had already called an order stop on LDPE volumes for the month from Wesseling last week," an industry source said. The site also hosts two crackers and two polypropylene plants with combined capacities of 1 mln tpa and 460,000 tpa, respectively. These are currently running normally.

Explosion at LyondellBasell's Germany site

Abemarle Corporation has success fu l l y comp le ted

the latest expansion of its Process Development Center (PDC) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by installing a new production train for fi nished polyolefi n catalysts and a number of supporting auxiliaries. "This new train will add to the capacity in our existing facilities at the PDC," explains Amy Motto, vice president of Albemarle's Performance Catalyst Solutions (PCS) division. "The increased capacity is needed to meet the growing demand for finished single site catalysts used in the polyolefin industry including Albemarle's ActivCat® technology."

"The project team deserves a lot of credit for completing this project on a highly expedited schedule," said Jay Roberg, technical director for Albemarle's PCS and Fine Chemicals divisions. "Not only did the team deliver the project safely, but we were able to produce high performance fi nished catalysts on specification from the very fi rst batch." This expansion is the latest in a series of projects that Albemarle is undertaking to meet the growing demand for its metallocene/single site fi nished catalyst business. A separate production facility is also being constructed in Yeosu, Korea to help meet this demand.

Albemarle installs new production train for finished polyolefin catalysts and-supporting-auxiliaries

Leading polystyrene producer Supreme Petrochem (SPL)

has reported a net loss of Rs 7.25 crore for the quarter ended December 31 amid higher cost of inputs and lower demand for end products. A profi t of Rs 15.85 crore was reported by SPL in the same period last year. SPL's total sales for the quarter rose to Rs 499.52 crore from Rs 456.7 crore in the corresponding period last year. "High input costs, shrinking domestic market due to low demand

for end products including household appliances, sluggish export market as a consequence of economic slowdown and political unrest and volatile foreign exchange rates resulted in reduction in overall sales by 11.65 per cent and squeezed margins, adversely impacting the quarterly performance," the company said in a statement here adding it foresees an improvement in the market conditions in the second half of the fi nancial year.

Supreme Petrochem reports net loss of Rs 7.25 crore for quarter ended December 31

COMPANY NEWS


Keyuan Petrochemicals Inc. has announced that one of its

production lines for Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS) has commenced commercial production after successful trial production and testing in Q4-2011. The Company began construction of its new 70,000 ton SBS production facility in September 2010 and completed construction in September 2011. After several trials and adjustments,

one SBS production line began commercial production in December 2011. The Company produced and sold approximately 2,733 MT and 2,623 MT of SBS in the fourth quarter, respectively.

"We are pleased with the initial results from our new SBS production l ines," said Mr. Chunfeng Tao, Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer of Keyuan Petrochemicals Inc. "We

Keyuan Petrochemicals Inc's first SBS line

COMPANY NEWS

Clariant introduced its new and established processing aids

and performance-boosters to the Indian market at the recently held Plastindia 2012. The innovations combine sustainable solutions with cost-effi cient processing, and advanced functionality and aesthetic possibilities to meet the challenges of a wide range of segments. These include food and cosmetics packaging, electronic and electrical, infrastructure, agriculture, and medical and pharmaceutical.

C la r i an t ’s new gene ra t i on of sustainable lubricant for PVC

processing based on renewable resources. Licocare™ SBW11 TP improves effi ciency and product consistency in calcium/zinc- (Ca/Zn) and tin (Sn)-stabilized PVC fi lm and extrusion applications, and in injection molding. It also introduced organic pigments with good dispersibility offering high color strength and bright shades to replace inorganic

pigments and support design creativity. Part of Clariant’s overall commitment to provide safer products for a cost effective coloration of plastics. MEVOPUR® color and performance masterbatches and additives for medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. HYDROCEROL® chemical foaming agents offering weight reduction and raw material savings, in addition to cost-effi cient production of stable, high performance parts used for example in automotive, and machine housing applications.

Clariant introduces its new performance boosters

U.S. fi rm Extrusion Dies Industries LLC plans to

open large facility in China this year, as part of a longer-term investment to develop stronger capabilities for Asia-focused product development and manufacturing. EDI might spend at least $5 million over the next fi ve years on the China plant, according to Robert Deitrick, sales director EDI. He also said that the company will be moving this year from an 18,300-square-foot factory to a 48,400-square-foot facility in Shanghai, The company also is adding its fi rst direct EDI employees in India, two service technicians, as it sees that market starting to grow, he said. But more importantly, the company plans to shift the China facility’s focus away from support work and more to developing products for growing local markets in Asia, including India. The changes will be phased-in gradually over the next fi ve years.

EDI plans to expand China factory

have shipped products to 20 customers and are in active discussions with several more. With solid demand for SBS in China and abroad, we expect to quickly ramp production and sales throughout this year."


CarbonLite Industries LLC has opened its $58 million

bottle-to-bottle PET recycling plant in Riverside, California.]The plant will initially produce 75 million pounds of food-grade recycled PET annually. CEO Neville Browne said, “We have been operating 24/7 for about a month,” “Right now, we are running at about 65 percent of capacity.

The shift to 24/7 operations at the plant came after about 12 weeks of

on-and-off operations that he says is typical of plastics recycling plant start ups. The plant which employs 100 has a single sort and wash line to produce the washed flake, and two solid-static polycondensation pelletizers /extruders from Erema GmbH, based in Linz, Austria, to produce the pellets, he said.

The wash l ine and gr inding equipment are from the Italian fi rm Sorema srl in Como, Italy, and the

CarbonLite opens $58 million PET recycling plant in California

Cosmo Films Ltd., India’s leading maker of biaxially

oriented polypropylene and thermal lamination film, is scouting for a location for a plant in Africa. Pankaj Poddar, President Cosmo fi lms said “We are still exploring a location for the proposed plant. It would be either in the North or East Africa. We hope to take the fi nal decision by the end of June,” The plant would likely to be operational by March 2014. Poddar said the company will consider either a joint venture with a local partner or a wholly owned subsidiary, also Africa is a price-sensitive market and we plan to manufacture BOPP fi lms there as it is the suitable product for that market. In addition to India, Cosmo Films has production facilities in the United States, the Netherlands and South Korea. The company is on an expansion spree, setting up a new

production facility in Shindra, India, and expanding an existing plant in Karjan, India. With the expansion at the Karjan plant and the new facility at

Cosmo Films expanding in Africa and India

Indonesia’s PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical has signed

an ethylene sales deal with its subsidiary, PT Styrindo Mono Indonesia, for a period of one year, effective from January 1 to December 31, 2012, according to Jakarta Post. Styrindo uses ethylene to produce styrene monomer, and is currently the only producer of styrene monomer in Indonesia.

Chandra Asri sign ethylene sales deal PT Styrindo Mono Indonesia

“The company agreed to sell and deliver 19,500 metric tons of ethylene a quarter with a tolerance of plus or minus 10%. The delivery will use two options; through cargo with a capacity of 3,000 metric tons a delivery, and through pipeline,” as per a report submitted to the Indonesia Stock Exchange, the deal’s period is one year, effective from Jan.1 to Dec. 31, 2012.

Shindra, combined annual production would be raised to 170,000 metric tons annually.

bale-breaking and sorting equipment are f rom Bezner Anlagen-und Maschinenbau GmbH in Ravensburg, Germany.

“I expect that we will be operating at full capacity sometime in the next two to three months,” said Browne, pointing out that on an annual basis, the plant will recycle more than 2 billion plastic bottles from curbside and deposit materials.

COMPANY NEWS


Sa u d i B a s i c I n d u s t r i e s Corporation (SABIC) launched

a wide range of polyolefins and engineering thermoplastics developed specifi cally for the global healthcare industry In target applications such as drug delivery device internal components and external housings, typical industry requirements range across biocompatibility, sterilizability, c h e m i c a l r e s i s t a n c e , i m p a c t resistance, wear resistance and anti-static properties, through ease of processing and aesthetics, to constancy in product formulations. SABIC has numerous options to meet these challenges, including grades based on ABS, polycarbonate,

thermoplastic polyesters (PET and PBT), polyphenylene oxide and si loxanes, as well as high and low density polyethylenes and polypropylene. The company has cost-effective solutions for syringes, injection pens, inhalers and other related products.

To emphasize this point, SABIC is using Pharmapack as a launchpad for new grades, including a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin featuring high flow properties that can significantly reduce injection moulding cycle times for various healthcare products. With a melt flow rate of 30 g/10 min, SABIC® HDPE PCG300054 provides important

Sabic launches new resins reinforcing portfolio of thermoplastics for healthcare

processing advantages that yield lower system costs for healthcare product manufacturers.

SABIC HDPE PCG300054 resin is typically suitable for injection moulding thin-wall, long flow parts such as disposable syringe pistons, as well as caps and closures for medical and pharmaceutical packaging. High fl ow facilitates complete mould fi lling and enables the use of thin-wall geometries that cool rapidly for cycle time reduction. This translucent resin balances stiffness with good levels of environmental stress cracking resistance to ensure durability under a variety of use conditions.

Pa c k a g i n g m a c h i n e manufacturer Oystar’s indan

subsidiary Hassia Packaging Pvt. Ltd has upgraded its facilities in its site in Pune, India, and have added 30 additional employees.. Hassia Packaging Pvt. Ltd – a 100% subsidiary of the Oystar Group in India – has doubled its capacities to what is now a 4,033 m² large surface used for production and administration. With that, the site in Pune is capable of building 20 machines per month. Sales have increased by 45 percent in this past year alone. As part of this growth, 30 additional employees have been hired and now the site in Pune now employs a total of 100 employees. Hassia Packaging Pvt. Ltd.

manufactures packaging machines for the food and chemical industries. This includes FS machines for fi lling and sealing preformed cups as well as machines with volume and weight fi lling systems for placing products into pouches, glass, cups and cans. The

Oystar ‘s Indian subsidiary expands its facilities fi lling amounts range between 25 g and 50 kg. Customers primarily consist of international big corporations as well as small and medium-sized companies that manufacture their products in emerging markets.

The Indian subsidiary of German packager Bericap

Holding GmbH plans to expand its product portfolio. The company have some plans to move into specialty segments like lube and edible oils and perhaps expanding in the bottle water segment. The

Bericap India plans to diversifycompany has a plant in Talegoan with an installed capacity of more than 1 billion closures a year and anticipates further growth from product conversion from glass to PET, said Javareh Daroga, sales & marketing director for the Bericap’s India unit, based in Pune.

Sa u d i B a s i c I n d u s t r i e s Corporation (SABIC) launched

a wide range of polyolefins and engineering thermoplastics developed specifi cally for the global healthcare industry In target applications such as drug delivery device internal components and external housings, typical industry requirements range across biocompatibility, sterilizability, c h e m i c a l r e s i s t a n c e , i m p a c t resistance, wear resistance and anti-static properties, through ease of processing and aesthetics, to constancy in product formulations. SABIC has numerous options to meet these challenges, including grades based on ABS, polycarbonate,

thermoplastic polyesters (PET and PBT), polyphenylene oxide and si loxanes, as well as high and low density polyethylenes and polypropylene. The company has cost-effective solutions for syringes, injection pens, inhalers and other related products.

To emphasize this point, SABIC is using Pharmapack as a launchpad for new grades, including a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin featuring high flow properties that can significantly reduce injection moulding cycle times for various healthcare products. With a melt flow rate of 30 g/10 min, SABIC® HDPE PCG300054 provides important

Sabic launches new resins reinforcing portfolio of thermoplastics for healthcare

processing advantages that yield lower system costs for healthcare product manufacturers.

SABIC HDPE PCG300054 resin is typically suitable for injection moulding thin-wall, long flow parts such as disposable syringe pistons, as well as caps and closures for medical and pharmaceutical packaging. High fl ow facilitates complete mould fi lling and enables the use of thin-wall geometries that cool rapidly for cycle time reduction. This translucent resin balances stiffness with good levels of environmental stress cracking resistance to ensure durability under a variety of use conditions.

COMPANY NEWS


Plastindia gets bigger

Th e t r a d e s h o w Plastindia 2012 began

on a better note earlier this month with more turnouts than expected. Plastindia 2012 had around 2000 exhibitors, over 100,000 square meters of exhibition space participating during the six –day exhibition held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. According to estimates the exhibit ion saw more than 100,000 trade visitors . PlastIndia Foundation organizes the show every three years.

With the turnout more than anticipated, organisers were confi dent about the success of the exhibition and said they would try to maintain double digit growth over the next decade. In fact PlastIndia has been getting

larger over the years and according to organizers this has been the third largest show.

At the opening ceremony S.B. Dangayach, Chairman of the National Advisory Board of the New Delhi-based PlastIndia Foundation said, “PlastIndia is optimistic of continued growth because emerging markets

like India and China will be the drivers of global growth, with India growing 12-15 percent a year.”

I n d i a ’ s S e c r e t a r y f o r C h e m i c a l s a n d Petrochemicals, K. Jose Cyriac, said that while the economic accomplishments are good, the plastic industry must do more to address waste management problems and litter from packaging,

because that is what the public sees and associates with plastics.

The industry needs to “take up projects for p last ics waste management,” he said. “That is where we suffer. The brand image of the industry suffers.”

FEATURES

Sr.No. Categories Gold Winner Name Silver Winner Name Sponsor1 Award for Innovative Product Gharda Chemicals Ltd. Tipco Industries Ltd. Jain Irrigation Systems

Ltd.2 Award for Innovative Plastics

Product DesignJyoti Plastics Works Pvt. Ltd.

Larsen & Turbro Ltd. Essel Propack Ltd.

3 Award for Innovative Infrastructure Product

Polyene Film Industries Ltd.

Indian Plastic Federation

4 Award for Innovative Plastics Processing Machinery & Ancillary Equipment

Ferromatik Milacron India Pvt. Ltd.

Sidel India Pvt. Ltd. Gujarat State Plastic Manufacturers Association

5 Award for Innovative Dies & Moulds

Jay Precision Products India Pvt. Ltd.

Devu Tools Pvt. Ltd. Plastindia Foundation

6 Award for Innovation in Conservation of Energy, Material & Ecology

Glaxo Smithkline Consumer Health Care Ltd.

Ufl ex Ltd. Organization of Plastics Processors of India

Plasticon AwardsPlasticon Awards were awarded on the evening of 1st February 2012 at Le Meridian Hotel, New Delhi . Plasticon has

26 award categories for the year 2011-12.

Details as under:


Sr.No. Categories Gold Winner Name Silver Winner Name Sponsor7 Award for Innovation in Recycling

TechnologyDollplast Machinery Inc. Central Institute of

Plastics Engg. & Technology

8 Award for Excellence in Contribution to Agriculture

Saro Enterprises Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd.

9 Award for Excellence in Creative Packaging

Reliance Industries Ltd. Alpla India Pvt. Ltd. The Supreme Industries Ltd.

10 Award for Green City Tenali Municipality Plastindia Foundation11 Award for Outstanding Public

AwarenessOrganization of Plastics Processors of India

Dr. Mrs. Vasanthakumari

Plastindia Foundation

12 Award for Best Entrepreneurship Aim Filtretech Pvt. Ltd. Marcopolo Products Pvt. Ltd.

Pidilite Inds Ltd.

13 Award for Best Performing Enterprise (Turn over upto Rs. 25 crores)

Sanjay techno Products Pvt. Ltd.

Amity Thermosets (P) Ltd.

Xpro India Ltd.

14 Award for Best Performing Enterprise (Turn over from Rs. 25 to Rs.100 crores)

Synthetic Packers Pvt. Ltd. Aristo Exports The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association

15 Award for Best Performing Enterprise (Turn over from Rs.101 crores and above)

Time Technoplast Ltd. Plastene India Ltd. Hpcl-Mittal Energy Ltd.

16 Award for Fastest Growing Enterprise - Plastic Processing Machinery and Ancillaries

R.R. Plast Extrusions Pvt.Ltd.

Mayur WovensPvt.Ltd.

17 Award for Fastest Growing Enterprise - Processing (Commodity Polymers)

Plastblends India Ltd. Mayur WovensPvt.Ltd. Reliance Industries Ltd.

18 Award for Outstanding Export Prayag Polytech Pvt. Ltd. Plastene India Ltd. The Plastic Export Promotion Council

19 Award for Outstanding Contribution (Individual)

Dr. S. GangulyMr. Nirmal Thakkar

Plastindia Foundation

20 Award for Outstanding Contribution (NGOs, Institution)

International Development Enterprises (India)

Autotech Polymers India Pvt. Ltd.

21 Award for Best Educational Institution Contributing to Plastics

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

Kamaraj College of Engineering & Technology, Virudhunagar

Finolex Industries Ltd.

22 Award for Best Under Graduate Student

Ms. Ankita Singh Bit, Mesra

Mr. H. Balachander B.S. Abdur Rahman University

Indian Plastics Institute

23 Award for Best Post Graduate Student

Ms.R. Daulath Banu, B.S. Abdur Rahman University

Mr. Lalit Mahajan Ict, Mumbai


24 Award for Best Student in Research Category

Mr. R. Baskaran Kamraj College of Eng. & Tech.

Mr. S. Gandhi Kamaraj College of Eng. & Tech.


25 Award for Best Research (Polymer Sciences, Technology & Engineering)

Steer Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Siddaramaiah Gharda Chemicals Ltd.

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INDPLAS’12 launched at Plastindia 2012

The all India Launch Function of Indplas’12 – 6th International

Exhibition on Plastics was held on 3rd February 2012 at Pragati maidan. The programme was held during Plastindia 2012 exhibition to generate awareness amongst exhibitors on the need to participate in Indplas’12 exhibition. Over 175 individuals, mainly exhibitors, participated at the launch function.

Mr Rajesh Mohta, President – Indian Plastics Federation(IPF) in his welcome address enlightened the audience on the history of the Federation, its activities and the important role being played by the Federation in promoting the plastics industry in India. He briefl y introduced Indplas ’12 jointly organized by IPF and Plastindia and supported by DCPC and all the leading Plastics association . He Invited exhibitors to tap the growing eastern India market

since there already exist a ready market of processed goods of around 2 kg per capita.

Mr Amar Seth, Chairman of Indplas’12 Exhibition Organising Committee and IPF Knowledge Centre highlighted on the noble objectives

for holding this exhibition. Substantial surplus from the exhibition would be utilized for setting up IPF Knowledge centre on a One Acre land already registered and ready for construction at Poly Park near Kolkata . The IPF Knowledge Centre will require Rs.25 crores when fully developed in phases. Apart from imparting training with hands-on experience for processing industry, IPF has also decided to install a demo reprocessing Plant to convert Mixed Scrap with laminates to Wood Lumber. Plasticulture will be showcased in open area.

The surplus from the exhibition would help fund part of the project.

Mr Amar Seth solicited participants to join the exhibition either as exhibitors or visitors. He also invited industry to support this cause by accepting to be one of the Sponsors under various


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category. Sponsors name shall be permanently acknowledged at the KC.

Mr Ashok Goel, President – Plastindia Foundation, who was the Guest of Honour also highlighted the difference between other exhibitions and Indplas’12. He greatly appreciated the objectives of the exhibition. He also stated that PIF has made a commitment to DCPC that they will set up Demo Recycling units in four METROS of India and the fi rst recycling unit for conversion of waste plastics –including laminates – into wood lumber will come up within

the premises of IPF Knowledge Centre. The total cost of the project is estimated to be around Rs.2 crore and PIF has made a commitment to fund 75% of the Project cost. The balance money wi l l come from the surp lus o f Indplas’12. He was confi dent that IPF KC will certainly take shape soon. H e r e q u e s t e d industry captains to come forward for sponsoring this exhibition.

Mr Goel also appreciated and t h a n k e d I P F team for working re len t less ly in management of PI’12.

Chief Guest, Shri S. C. Meshram, Executive Director – Petrochemicals, Business Development, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd welcomed the objective of exhibition and setting up badly needed training centre. Plastic Industry is growing year after year and to run machines industry will need trained man power. He outlined growth prospects of Processing industry in India. Conveyed good luck to IPF for both Exhibition and IPF KC. Mr Meshram also assured full cooperation to IPF.

As a mark of respect mementos were presented to Shri S. C. Meshram and Shri Ashok Goel.

After presentation of mementos a short promotional fi lm on Indplas’12 was shown to the audience. Shri Sourabh Khemani, Co-Chairman – Indplas’12 Exhibition Organising Committee thanked the Guests and audience for participating in the launch function.

The programme concluded with High Tea.


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Gaurav Engineering launches the Recycling Plant at plastindia 2012

Gaurav Engineering, one of the leading manufacturers

of plastic extrusion machinery had launched the new energy saving Recycling plant at the recently held Plastindia 2012, an international Plastic exhibition at Pragati Maidan , Delhi during February 1-6, 2012.

T h e r e c y c l i n g p l a n t machine has two version model GE –RE 90 and model GE –RE 12. The model GE –RE 90 has the production capacity up to 110 kg / hr while the model GE –RE 12 has the production capacity up to 200 kg / hr.

Speaking to Plastic News after the launch, Mr Nitin Patel Managing Partner for Gaurav Engineering said

“We are in to capital goods manufacturing and supplying for last 20 years. We are happy to launch our recycling plant as not only they are compact, but also energy saving and are available along with forced feeder and Die face cutter. We call them space saving and energy saving.”

With its Sturdy and compact design, the machine occupies comparatively lesser space and can be placed or installed even in a small factory or a workshop. The machine is suitable for light, semi dense, dense and agglomerated form. The machine has specially designed water ring

type die face Cutter and a specially designed water separator as well.

Mr. Nitin Patel Managing Partner, and Mr Arpit Patel,Technical Director, Gaurav Engineering.


Moreover with the operational load of 36 KW there is minimum Power consumption compared to production. According to Mr Arpit Patel,Technical Director, Gaurav Engineering, “the power consumption of our recycling plant is 25% - 30% less as compared other recycling plant available in the market today.

Thus not only does it saves energy but is highly effi cient as well.Both the models of GE –RE 90 and model GE –RE 12 are suitable for all types of thermoplastic such as LDPE,LLDPE,HDPE,HM HDPE and PP.”

Gaurav Engineering based at Vapi, Gujarat, specialize in manufacturing Re-processing plant, Blown fi lm plants, Mono-filament and flat yarn plant, Sutali (raping thread) Plant, Box-strapping, Mono layer film plant, Agglomerator, Pelletizer, Ball Pen/

SPECIFICATION : Model : GE - RE 90/12. (1) Extruder (2) Screen

Changer(3) Forced

Ferder(4) Die face

cutterSize :

L:D Ratio :

Drive :

Speed :

90mm

19:1

20 HP

AC Variable

Size :

Drive:

Type:

150 mm

3 HP Ae

Hydraulic

Drive:

Speed:

1.5 HP

Ac variable

Type:

Drive:

Speed:

Water ring

1HP

Ac Variable

(5) Water separator

Drive:

Speed:

(6) Temp. controller

(7) Connected Load

35 kw (8) Working Load

26 kw

2 HP Ac

Fixed

Nos: 6 nos

(9) Production 100 Kgs/hr (10) Maxi Amp at full production

56 amps (11) Dimension L x W x h

= 5mtrs x 1.2 mtrs x 2 mtrs

Refill, Acrylic/Poly carbonate pipe plant, PVC/HDPE/Nylon pipe plant, Solid Rod Extruder and Heavy Sheet Cast Plant, Cable Coating plant.

Talking about the success of the

utility value of the plant Mr Nitin Patel said, “It is one of the best product available today in the market and we have already sold 5 machines during this exhibition itself.”

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Tramaco’s TRACEL still the best foaming agent for thermoplastic and rubber

Chemical Foaming agent manufacturer TRAMACO

GmbH also participated in PlastIndia’12.

Dr Thomas Mergenhagen, Chemist –Technical Sales Manager, Tramaco, shared some information about his company with Plastic News during the exhibition

TRAMACO GmbH was founded in 1973. In the beginning it was focused on trading of chemical specialities .Since 2003 the company started manufacturing foaming agent and marketing them as well. TRAMACO has been a member of the ROWA Group since 1979.

Tramaco has a tie-up with Mumbai based Jayvee Organics and Polymers Pvt Ltd., for last 7 years and has been

a reliable partner since then. Nowadays TRAMACO's main activity is the marketing of their own manufactured products.

Over the years TRAMACO has developed an extensive range of chemical foaming agents and foaming agent preparations satisfying the requirements of many different industries.

The chemical foaming agent in the TRACEL and UNICELL product ranges combine highest quality with ease of handling and technical reliability for the most diverse applications, where as TRAPYLEN and TRAPUR are primer and adhesion promoter systems for coating, bonding, printing and laminating of polyolefi nic plastics.

The products are available as products are available as solid resins, resin solutions in organic solvents, water based dispersions and UV- curable liquids. “Ours is the proprietary technology and as such we have a one –up level”, says Dr Thomas Mergenhagen, Tramaco, and adds “Also our foaming agent product range is complemented by selected additives which are tailor-made for the requirements of foamed polymers.”

The company has made some good ground in India and agrees that the tie up with Jayvee has helped them a lot. Dr Thomas maintains that Jayvee has helped them to sustain in India as they represent Tramaco in India. The company has registered a 25% growth in volumes and is hopeful to make it a big. As of now Tramaco provides only the technical assistance and has no plans to start its Indian subsidiary. They have helped many Masterbatch provide application solutions in the country

Dr Thomas also points out that the foaming industry is yet fragmented. Citing an examples he says many of the injection moulder at times try for foamings and its only when they make mistake they come to us. To create the awareness about foaming Dr Thomas has started educating and conducting induction lectures in Foaming. In India they are providing foaming application to many of them including Jain Irrigation, whereas in the Europe their latest applications are used in shoe soles.L-R: Mr C. J. Shah, Director, Jayvee Organics and Polymers Pvt. Ltd. , Dr Thomas

Mergenhagen, Technical Sales Manager, Tramaco.

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Zhafir exhibits its Venus 900/ 210, announces new subsidiary in India

Zhafir Plast ics Machinery showcased its Venus 900/210

series, all electrical injection molding machine, and announced that it founded its subsidiary in India – Plastic Machinery India Private Limited, at the recently held Plastindia 2012.

The new entity, Plastic Machinery India Private Limited Company to be located in Mumbai had already been registered in November 2011. The new Offi ce Plastic Machinery India Private Limited would be the first regional offi ce of Zhafi r Group in the world. According to offi cials there will be 18 people at the Mumbai offi ce, situuated at CBD Belapur, in the team on request. On sensate agreement Zhafi r India will also serve as bridge between Haitian International and Huayuan Viet Nam and the India

market with its professional experts.

Commenting on the Venus 900/ 210series Professor Helmar Franz, CEO Zhafi r Plastics Machinery said, “The demand for all- electric solutions increases from year to year. This is the result of increased costs of energy

and of raw materials among the other things, which can be counteracted effectively with the use of all- electric technology.”

In 2010 all together apprx. 30,000 machines were delivered to customers and in the fi rst half year of 2011 this fi gure could be repeated with more than 15,000 machines sold despite a diffi cult market environment. Zhafi r is one of the 3 brands of Haitian International and its stratergic objective is to be able to provide all electric machines at the price of hydraulics and to develop new technology in the fi eld of fully electric machinery. The result turned very positive

in the recent years.

With the venus Series, Zhafir Plastic Machinery is supplying all- electric technology for the demanding standard.

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LANXESS expands Jhagadia site to serve boomingIndian market

LANXESS a leading specialty c h e m i c a l s c o m p a n y, i s

continuing to expand its Indian production site in Jhagadia, Gujarat state. The company is inaugurating three new plants this month to serve the growing Indian market. Jhagadia is LANXESS’ second largest production site in India after its site in Nagda in Madhya Pradesh state. Jhagadia is a state-of-the-art, 18-hectare-site and the production facilities have been set up with the most recent technology.

LANXESS claims to have invested around INR 490 cr (EUR 70 million) and the plant site is expected to create roughly 300 new jobs at the site. The company’s Semi-Crystalline Products business unit started production at the site’s new plant for high-tech plastics used by the automotive industry, including leading car manufacturers Tata Motors, Volkswagen and Ford.

In addition, the Material Protection Products business unit inaugurated a plant for biocides used in the

construction industry. LANXESS subsidiary Rhein Chemie also started up a plant for release agents and additives used in the manufacturing of tires and rubber products. Both plants were relocated from a former site in Madurai, Tamil Nadu state, during the course of last year.

The site includes a facility for ion exchange resins, used in water purifi cation, and a rubber chemicals plant serving the tire and rubber processing industries.

Both started up production in 2010. Axel C. Heitmann, Chairman of the Board of Management of LANXESS said, “LANXESS is heavily investing in the Indian subcontinent and this commitment has already paid off: We surpassed our 2010 sales already in the fi rst nine months of 2011. By concentrating many of our assets in Jhagadia, we are creating a specialty chemicals hub catering to the booming local market and the Asia region – and there is potentially further room at the

site for expansion.”

“We see a promising future for India ahead, with our customer industries showing healthy growth rates. This justifies our investments in India, making it a manufacturing base for world-class products”, added Dr. Joerg Strassburger, Managing Director and Country Representative of LANXESS India.

The material protection products manufactured at the new plant include the Preventol range of antimicrobial compounds. These preserve paints, coatings and plasters and protect materials like wood from bacteria, fungi and yeasts. The annual capacity of the plant is 2,000 tons. Rhein Chemie will produce the pre-dispersed rubber additive Rhenogran and the environmentally-friendly release agent Rhenodiv in Jhagadia.

Rhenogran i s used in the production of tires and other rubber products. Rhenodiv is used to prevent rubber vulcanizates from sticking to their molds, thus enabling smooth, automated processes. The annual combined production capacity of the plant is 2,500 tons.

Furthermore, LANXESS uses a highly effi cient, natural-gas-powered cogeneration plant for the company’s own fuel needs.LANXESS not only expanded its Jhagadia site this month, but also opened its new head offi ces in Thane, Maharashtra state.

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LANXESS plant in Jhagadia, Gujarat, has been operational from March 2010.


Rajoo showcases its launches at the PlastIndia To visitors, the Rajoo booth was

a destination to get answers to ‘What’s nEXt’, the campaign that had gripped the polymer extrusion industry.

The result was sheer ‘delight’. The product launches refl ected innovation in approach, targeted to satisfy processor’s needs, practical in use and affordable to own and maintain.

Towering high, touching the roof of the hall, infact above all, was the 14.5 m tall 5 layer Blown Film Line. It was the only blown fi lm line on the show running barrier fi lms , amongst other fi lms, with trimless winding, a feature that results in tremendous saving of material.

Ranging in output from 400 kg/hour ( for a 80 micron barrier fi lm with gage variation of +/- 3% ) to 600 kg/hour ( for a 70 micron collation shrink

fi lm with gage variation of less than +/- 3%) Rajoo at Plastindia 2012 Not-with-standing, all these innovations were showcased in a sprawling booth spread over 730 sq. mtrs. in a very contemporary setup. Excellent graphics, well depicted instruments, live demonstrations, made the Rajoo booth a star attraction, drawing huge crowds.

Confi dence was high as with the show, once again, Rajoo became the only company in the world to successfully demonstrate production of barrier fi lms, live, in any prestigious show.

A complete showcase of abilities, the Rajoo booth on one side had the biggest multilayer plant on the show and on the other side, housed the smallest multilayer plant in the world! It redefi ned applications and created

new niches, in one go.

Offering fully imported high-end, fully loaded hybrid blown fi lm lines at justifi ed price levels, a pioneering solution for stacking rect trays, CPVC pipe plants were few of the other star attractions.

Business refl ected the confi dence reposed by customers in Rajoo, be it the 19th Blown Film Plant in 20 years to Synthetic Packers Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore; the fully loaded 7-layer IBC Blown Film Plant for Dev Akash, Madurai; a repeat order for 5-layer Blown Film Plant with IBC with multi-component gravimetric dosing from Classic Welding in Hosur; a Sheet Line and Thermoforming from Falcon, UAE and more.

‘To us at Rajoo; this exhibition is not a destination, but a journey to

further our commitment to the extrusion industry and continue to serve this industry while being recognised as a quality, re l iab le and t rusted supplier in the world markets, ’ says Suni l Jain, President, Rajoo Engineers.

This was also a show of solidarity for Rajoo, as all its principals and c o l l a b o r a t o r s w e r e present in full strength holding hands to take this ‘solution selling approach’ to a global scale.

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Elastron to focus on Indian MarketElastron, a Turkey based global

Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Compounder Company having SEBS based compounds, EPDM/PP based Thermoplastic Vulcanizates (TPV) and EPDM-PP based non vulcanized polyolefin compounds (TPO) recently tied up with Mumbai based Jayvee Organics.

Established in 1980 in Istanbul, the company initially produced and marketed SBS based Thermoplastic Rubber compounds with an annual production capacity of 1500 tons, and later on it also added SEBS and EPDM / PP based thermoplastic elastomers to its product ranges.

Elastron tied up with Mumbai based Jayvee Organics and Polymers Pvt Ltd., last year to represent themselves in India.. Speaking to Plastic News at the PlastIndia ’12 about the company Mr Ahmet Senyildiz, ASM, Elastron said, “We are looking forward to the Indian market and that’s how we have tied up with Jayvee.” Elastron has strong presence in europe ,almost every country and had been appointing distributors- agents worldwide.

Elaborating on their market plans Mr Senyildiz said, “We prefer appointing our Distributors and agents rather than on being own. We have our presence in around 50 countries in Asia Pacifi c, Middle East, South Africa. We are also very strong in Europe, Australia, Germany and Russsia. But India and China are the growing markets and we plan to tap it as well. We have already tied up with the respective agents, who represent us in their countries.”

E l a s t r o n s B r a n d i n c l u d e s ELASTRON V, ELASTRON G, ELASTRON TPO apart from the TPE’s that have wide industrial applications. Having global presence Mr Senyildiz pointed out that though their products are doing very well one needs to understand the geographical market. In Asia Pacifi c India and China are considered to be the growing market.

Commenting on the similarity between the Indian and Chinese market Mr Mehmet Yaman, Export Manager,Elastron agrees that both these market are price sensitive and one has to be very cautious while pricing their products.Mr Yaman addes, “while we are serving to the healthcare and automotive segment which are highly quality conscious and so we have to be very careful.”

Speaking about the products Mr

Senyildiz said that ELASTRON V is the brand name of a thermoplastic vulcanizate ( TPV ), which consists of a polyolefin phase (PP) with a dynamically cured EPDM phase closely dispersed in the fi rst one which gives rubber-like properties and has the advantage of thermoplastic processing techniques. TPEs are rubber-like materials that can be processed at any plastic machinery. They enable higher savings on processing costs compared to vulcanized rubbers, consequently increasing company's profi ts. Although they have functional characteristics as the vulcanized rubbers, the production and investment costs are lower. TPEs offer low density, a wide hardness range, weathering and temperature resistance, recyclability, good compression set and the ease of coloring.

L-R: Mr Prem G. Manghani, Mr Ahmet Senyildiz, Mr Mehmet Yaman.

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Antimicrobial masterbatches for plastics industry

Silver has been used for centuries for its abilities to

aid preservation. Silver antimicrobial technology is safe, natural and sustainable. Prior to the introduction of antibiotics, silver was widely used in hospitals to combat bacteria and today it is used in a wide range of medical products, such as wound dressings and catheters, which have been shown to reduce rates of HCAI. Recent advances in antimicrobial technology allow silver to be added to everyday products at the manufacturing stage.

Silver is an ideal antimicrobial agent due to its efficacy or effectiveness against a comprehensive range of microorganisms and its lack of toxicity to non-target cells. Silver antimicrobial technology can be applied to a variety of materials and, therefore, products, without affecting the performance or aesthetics in any way, other than imparting antimicrobial qualities.

Inorganic Silver, in the form of silver ions, is the active ingredient in products that utilize BioCote approved antimicrobial technology. Anti microbial is the term used to describe something that has the ability to resist the growth of microbes- bacteria and moulds.

BioCote antimicrobial protection is based on silver ion technology. This technology, in the form of an additive, is incorporated into products at the time of manufacture and then provides continuous built-in antimicrobial protection for the expected lifetime of the product. As per test results on a BioCote® protected product, levels of bacteria are reduced by up

to 99% in two hours, compared to an unprotected surface where they can proliferate at dramatic rates.

In addition laboratory tests have repeatedly demonstrated the ability of BioCote® protected surfaces to inhibit the growth and formation of moulds and yeast. All BioCote® protected products are regularly validated and quality control tested to ISO 22196:2007 where applicable, in an independent laboratory. Only products that demonstrate over a 95% reduction in bacteria are allowed to use the BioCote brand as a guarantee of superior antimicrobial performance. It is effective against a wide range of microbes, including MRSA, E. coli, Salmonella and the mould, Aspergillus niger. These protected products are cleaner, safer and more hygienic to use, making them ideal for environments where hygiene is important, such as hospitals, care homes, food and catering establishments and other public places e.g washrooms, schools and offi ces.

This antimicrobial technology is also ideal for personal care products, helping to prevent odour-causing bacteria and improve hygiene. A partnership between antimicrobial special ists BioCote and Matrix Plastics has resulted in the effi cient and sustainable development of antimicrobial masterbatches for the global plastics industry. The two have joined forces to raise the bar in the plastics industry and produce antimicrobial solutions to combat harmful microbes and reduce the risk

of cross contamination.

Schulman, one of the leading global supplier of engineering compounds, masterbatches and specialty powders, is expanding the range of its specialty antibacterial and anti microbial masterbatch solutions to meet a wider variety of application needs in the packaging, consumer products and medical markets. Its Polybatch® ABACT antibacterial masterbatches inhibit the growth of microorganisms that can cause odors, discoloration, the formation of mildew, or deterioration in the physical properties of plastics.

Its Polybatch® AMIC antimicrobial masterbatches protect against bacteria and fungus. Utilizing silver ion technologies, they are designed to provide consumers with peace of mind and an added layer of protection.

Among the Company's range of solutions are:

• F o u r g r a d e s o f s t a n d a r d antibacterial products, some of which have been found to reduce bacteria by more than 99.99%

• New grades of high-performance ant ibacter ia ls for spunbond nonwoven fabrics and thin layer applications (e.g., biaxially oriented or BOPP fi lm)

• Antimicrobials that have been tested to have a bacteria and fungus survival rate of 0.8% to 0.1% in polyethylene fi lm

Ster iTouch® is a range o f antimicrobial masterbatches, additives and coatings designed to reduce

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the growth of harmful organisms such as bacteria, mould and fungi, while remaining safe for even the most sensitive applications. The masterbatch is available for most polymers. It provides excellent antimicrobial performance, has no adverse effect on physical properties and will remain effective for the lifetime of the product. They can be supplied in almost any carrier; the universal masterbatch is suitable for many common polymers, including Acetal, ABS, EVA, Santoprene, polyethylene,

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polypropylene and polystyrene.

Fo r t ransparen t po l ymers , the company offers a range of masterbatches which preserve clarity without compromising antimicrobial performance. The range includes masterbatches for clear polymers, including polycarbonate, PMMA, SAN and transparent ABS. The clear masterbatches are used in a range of applications, including IR transparent lenses, contact lens cases and washroom dispensers. All the transparent masterbatches are

RoHS compliant and safe for food contact uses. The silver ions begin killing bacteria as soon as they are deposited on the surface of a product containing SteriTouch®; tests have demonstrated a reduction of up to 99.99% within 24 hours. The biocide additive will remain effective beyond the useful lifetime of most products; tests have shown the additives to be as effective after 8 years as when fi rst incorporated into the host material. They have exceptionally low toxicity, are non-irritant and non-sensitising.

Large Tonnage Maxima 2500 T Injection Molding MachineFerromatik Milacron India

(FMI) has successfully shipped the Largest India built Injection Molding Machine Maxima 2500 from its Ahmedabad facility on 30th November 2011. This Injection Press is the 1st & Largest Press built by any Manufacturer in the country & is a landmark achievement in the Indian Plastic Machinery Industry. This puts India & FMI on the high ground to further serve the Indian Plastic Injection Molding fraternity by providing Large Tonnage Injection Molding Machines.

Maxima 2500 is shipped to a Reputed & International Automotive Tier 1 Manufacturer based in Pune serving the Indian & International customers viz. Volkswagen, Ford, GM, Hyundai, TATA, M&M etc.

M a x i m a R a n g e o f H i g h Performance Injection Molding Machines are offered from 500 T to 2500 T. Maxima is a Global Product out of the Milacron Product portfolio developed by the Global Engineering Team comprising of Engineers from US, Germany & India. Maxima is a

2 Platen Robust & Compact Design Machine manufactured to serve various End Application Segment viz. Automotive, Consumable Durables, Large House ware Products, Pallets, Furniture, Industrial Products, Trash Bins, to name a few……..

The salient features of Maxima are –� Energy Effi cient

� Compact Foot Print

� Reduced Platen Defl ection


Plastics Processing Technologies, Metal Working Fluids and Precision Machining with group revenue in excess of US$ 750 Million supported by manufacturing credentials accrued over 130 years. FMI is the leading manufacturer of Plastics Injection Molding Machines in India serving the entire gamut of Plastic Applications at 40 countries across the world including USA.

Established in 1995, FMI offers today the full range of Injection Molding Machines from 50 T to 2500 T with capacity to manufacture 1500 machines per annum and a PAN India Sales & Service Offi ce in major cities and industrial towns of the country. It is accredited to the Export House Status and is an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certifi ed company adhering to World Class Quality Standards.

� Large Mold Carrying Capacity

� H igh Speed, Prec is ion and Reliability

� Reduced Mold Wear & Enhance Mold Life

� Central Uniform Locking over the Mold Area

� Modular Injection Unit – Shot Wt. 1300 Gms. to 21,757 Gms.

� Generous Specifi cation - Tie bar Spacing, Clamp Stroke & Daylight

“Ferromatik Milacron India has been a key player in our worldwide growth plan. I am extremely proud and delighted with this achievement of Maxima 2500 which expands our footprint to serve the customers in India, Middle East and Africa. This expanded product portfolio shall further provide impetus to our India Operations Growth in the years ahead…...” says

Dave Lawrence, President - Global Injection, Extrusion Machinery & Mold Technologies, Milacron LLC, USA.

“We are very enthralled to ship the largest Injection Molding Machine Maxima 2500 to our customer, which helps us to serve on a larger base to the Indian Injection Molding Industry. It gives us a sense of fulfillment and opportunity to grow alongwith the Indian Plastic Industry. The Indian Molders now do not have to look at overseas manufacturers for these machines any more......” says Mahendra Patel, Director - FMI.

About Ferromatik Milacron India (FMI)

Ferromatik Milacron India is part of Milacron LLC, USA, a Global Leader in business areas of

STEER a leader in Extruder Processing Zone - EPZ

Products [Elements, Shafts, Barrels and Liners] with a global market share of over 15% makes the ‘Generation Next Performance Extruders’ that meet the needs of diffi cult applications.

STEER introduced its new line of ‘Compounding Pelletizing System’ at PlastIndia 2012, that is dedicated to lean manufacturing.

STEER introduces SPL 40 – Super Production Lines

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‘SPL 40 – Super Production Lines - Compounding Pelletizing System’

What makes the SPL 40 unique are its features, high effi ciency and attractive investment cost. The Extruder is compact and meets specifi c market needs with unparalleled engineering technology and craftsmanship, coupled with the reputed and relentless service of STEER.

SPL 40 is a compounding pelletizing system comprising of a Co-rotating twin-screw extruder with a Feeder, Strand die head, Water trough, Air knife, Pelletizer and Classifi er. Built with greater emphasis on ‘reliability

and safety’ to cater to the dynamic needs of the industry which arise of unscheduled /unplanned requirements for small quantities, control over work-in-progress (WIP) - during grade change and power failures, the

lean operation feature of the system also allows effective testing of new formulations with minimum wastages.

Co-created through the participation of likeminded customers and STEER’s Technology Team to answer some of the unresolved and challenging aspects of lean manufacturing and special manufacturing needs; through process and investments that are cost effective, effi cient and easy to implement and perfectly engineered for production purposes. With proven technology and relentless efforts by STEER to innovate, the SPL 40 is

precision manufactured using CAD/CAM technology. The line is designed for Six Sigma Process to ensure zero defects in product quality.

SPL 40 Applications include Color & performance Masterbatches, Pre-colored compounds for auto & appliance parts, and Modified PP & HIPS.

Super Production Lines, a product of STEER Technology: E x e m p l i f y i n g e n g i n e e r i n g excellence in EPZ p r o d u c t s w i t h STEER’s expertise i n m e t a l l u r g y t h a t f o c u s e s o n minimizing wear & tear and corrosion in processing, ensure higher conformity to quality and effi ciency i n p r o d u c t i o n sustenance.

SPL 40SPL 40 was launched in Plastindia

2012 in a befi tting manner supported by media blitz. The product was displayed at the fair and over 500 visitors got a fi rsthand experience of the Super Production Lines – SPL 40. The product met with excellent response both from the India Region and global customers who visited STEER Booth to have touch-n-feel of SPL 40 the compounding pelletizing system.

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ALEFBET -- the design engineersWhen was the last time you did

some homework to fi nd out the cause of increasing light bill of your plant? Or say to check the plant output? If you have not then you need to take some piece of advice from Alefbet, a design service provider who also participated in PlastIndia 2012. Our team met Dr Danny Harel, Industrrial Eng ineer, A le fbe t to understand some more about the company

A l e f b e t i s a n interdisciplinary design service provider in the fields of Architecture, Industrial and Systems engineering. The company provides everything from conception to execution. Ye s , w i t h o v e r 2 0 architectural teams the company is one of Israel's leading planning and design companies and is known for architectural vision, design creativity and engineering expertise. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Alefbet has its branches in the Jezreel Central Valley, Jordan Valley, and the Negev.

Alefbet has a representative offi ce in Bucharest Romania and in India it is represented by Mumbai based Jayvee Organics and Polymers Pvt. Ltd., The reason to for this tie up says Dr Danny Harel, Industrial Engineer, Alefbet, is that India is more of a developing market and Alefbet sees a big opportunity here. “We help

our customers indentify their needs in order to set up a plant. It can be right from conceptual design, the layout, the technical know-how, machine selections. For one needs to understand all these things else one can end up spending unnecessary amount . We he lp in reduc ing investment for any kind of plant set

up, be it Extrusion, Injection, Blow Molding, Thermoforming.”

The working includes designing a master plan based on the needs of the customer. This is followed by identifying engineering/ machine design, understanding the processing units, working on the functional

attributes of the plant for it has to be cost effi cient as well.

Alefbte has designed many plants in Israel and have completed projects throughout Europe, Africa, and South East Asia.

Dr Danny mentions how with, some meticulous planning, Alefbet was able

to reduce the electric consumption of a running plant by about 40%. Most of Alefbet‘s clients have been benefi ted by their plant output. Apart from Industrial plant, Alfebet also has expertise in Food plants and have designed Dairies and other processing plants. In India they have some 5 projects on hand.

L-R: Mr Danny Harel, Industrial Engineer, Alefbet, Mr Kobi Bogin CEO Alefbet,

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BASF and Hyundai collaborates to introduce i-flow concept car at Plastindia

BASF and Hyundai Motor Group introduced the i-fl ow, a one-

of-a- kind concept car based on a unique collaboration between BASF and Hyundai Motor Group. The design of the i-fl ow is coupled with a wide range of innovative features, which are beneficial to the environment .The I-flow was displayed at the BASF booth during Plastindia 2012. A Concept for the seat frame of the i-fl ow provides an example for how lightweight construction materials can help conserve resources . It features ultramid Balance, as well as other thermoplastics and energy-absorbing foams. The joint goal was to save as much weight as possible by using plastic component.

In the view of these energy-effi cient contributions in the i-fl ow project, BASF

was granted the OkoGlobe award, an international environmental award in the area of mobility, sponsored by the University of Duisburg-Essen and spearheaded by automotive expert Prof. Ferdinand Dudenhoffer.

The i- f low’s energy concept provides an impressive example of technology. The modern diesel engine is encapsulated with a rigid foam polyurethane insulation system that protects both the engine and the environment. On short trips and in city traffi c especially, engines are slow to reach the optimum operating temperature or cool down quickly. The thermal engine insulation lessens this effect, reducing both the engine and the environment. On short trips and in city traffi c especially, engines are slow to reach the optimum operating

temperature or cool down quickly. The thermal engine insulation lessens this effect, reducing both emissions and fuel consumption. In addition, a harvesting system using the thermoelectric effect converts heat from the exhaust gases into electricl energy that helps power auxillary systems. This results in Signifi cant fuel savings.

A New catalyst from BASF combines four technologies to cut emissions in just two component s. As a result, it is possible to satisfy increasingly stringent emission standerds for automobiles at a relatively favorable cost. At the same time, the new solution saves both weight and space.

Passive heat management can be used to reduce energy consumption even further. For example, a wide range of infrared-transparent and infrared-

refl ecting pigments in the car interior result in cooler plastic surfaces for the dashboard, seat center console. Pigments from BASF’s Sicotan , Sicopal and Lumogen ranges provide very dark or black surfaces that remain distinctly cooler when exposed to sunlight. The result: greater Comfort and less energy for air conditioning.The liquid Metal basecoat makes the i-fl ow look as it is chrome-plated rather than painted. In addition, the innovative igloss clearcoat makes the paint surface both scratch-resistant and weather-resistant.

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Ampacet making it big at Plastindia 2012, launches UHT milk pouches and LiquidMetal Colors

Ampacet-Say YES to Plastics Pavilion’ served Plastindia Foundation’s objectives of creatinf awareness about plastics and more over disseminating useful information about plastics.

the Healthcare section it showcased the importance of plastics as a savior in birth as well as life threatening situations, maladies, accidents and minimally invasive surgeries. The experience of being in an Operation Theatre in 1971 vis-à-vis one in 2011 was a good one to experience.

In another hall with the theme Plast ics in Packaging had CG animated movie emphasizing on the environmental feasibility of the conventional packaging products. Are they a drain on the ecology, will they be able to sustain the growing needs of an exponentially growing population? Do they offer superior

attributes like protection against damage from sunlight & water? Do they offer comparable rigidity, fl exibility, toughness & convenience to carry?

The ‘Future with Plastics’ section of the pavilion had three key areas all showcased and screened in 3D format movies: Automotive- Plastic in way helps in reducing the fuel consumption of a car by lowering the total weight of car. Giving attractive interior is just a frill.

Military & Aviation-: Anything that is moving and guided needs to reach accurately where it is intended to reach and it is possible by maximizing the

Ampacet-Say YES to Plastics Pavilion took the visitor through

a journey of realization in a subtle, yet soul stirring manner so that it was such a thought-provoking that one keeps on thinking could I do without plastics? Spread over 700 square meters, Ampacet-Say YES to Plastics Pavilion was located on the Lake at Pragati Maidan- opposite Hall 9, 10, 11, and 7.

Using cutting edge technology to display high quality AV fi lms along with computer generated animated movies the theme pavilion was able to make its impact. The pavilion was developed around the concept of edutainment to drive home the message ‘there is no life without plastics’.The message was being conveyed using movie projections on larger than life screens, with supporting visual, sound and climate control aids to give the visitor a 3-D feel.

While one moved from one room to another, with each room having a different theme related to plastics with different AV playing on large LED screens, totaling a 10-12 minute package.

While in the fi rst hall the theme Plastics makes life possible today showcased the utility of plastics in various aspects of our day to day life like Food, Clothing, Shelter, Money, Water, Power- would have not been possible without plastics, in

Ampacet's UHT milk pouch with 120 days shelf life.

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use of low weight but sturdy plastics. Agriculture & Water Management- Soil conservation concepts, transmission style, drip irrigation facilities.

The theme concluded with a movie on responsible waste management : While plastics are useful across different industries/sectors, responsible waste management is an important factor too. As the population rises, so does waste. Hence, there is a need to dispose off the wastage scientifi cally. Therefore, segregation at the source is vital. Two types of waste are dry waste (Paper, plastic, glass, tin, etc.) & wet waste (biodegradable matter). It is very important to dispose off waste properly to sustain our future as the population rises every day. The journey ends with an AV showing live demo of A machine recycling plastic scrap.

Ampacet also launched its Ultra High Temperature (UHT) Milk Pouch for Cavin at the hands of Mr Kailash Murarka , Co-Chairman, Plastivision.

Launching the UHT milk pouch Mr kailash Murrarka said, “it’s good to see such products made by Indian Plastics Industry and by making such products it places the Indian Plastics Industry at par and the product is really a huge contribution for the Plastic industry as well.”

Speaking at the launch Mr MangeshUtane, National Sales Manager, West Asia Ampacet, said, “the pouches are made up of a novel packaging material, a multi-layer, fl exible pouch using Ultra High Temperature (UHT) so that even sun rays cannot pass through the pouch. The black layer acts as a barrier and thus helps avoiding contact with the outer atmosphere.”

The pouches gives consumers the qualitative advantage of UHT milk by being bacteria-free and having a long shelf life of 120 days at room temperature in unopened packs, w i t h o u t t h e premium pricing associated with UHT milk.

It also gives t h e c o m p a n y the advantage of market reach n o t a v a i l a b l e to pasteur ised b randed m i l k . “The long shelf life of the packs

at room temperature gives the buyer a key advantage,” says Mr Utane. It means the product can reach remote

L-R: Mr. Mangesh Utane(Sales Manager – West Asia), Mr. Ajay Bijwe (Director : Sales and Marketing – Ampacet Asia), Mr. Gustavo Lidzki (G M – Ampacet Asia), Mr. Kailash Murarka (CO- Chairman NSE Plastindia Foundation), Mr. Yogesh Kela (CMD- Glory Polyfi lms Ltd), Mr. Ayaz Kagzi (Marketing Head – Cavin Care- Milk Division), Mr. Vinayak Pandhare( Business Manager – Ampacet Asia). Also seen on extreme left, Mr Yogesh Shah, Chairman, Editorial Board, AIPMA

L-R: Mr. Mangesh Utane(Sales Manager – West Asia) , Mr. Yogesh Kela ( CMD- Glory Polyfi lms Ltd) , Mr. Vinayak Pandhare( Business Manager – Ampacet Asia).

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locations where there is a power shortage and shops without cold store facility. Also, the transport can be managed without the relatively more expensive cold chain.

A m p a c e t a l s o i n t r o d u c e d LiquidMetal™ Colors, a new effect line that allows packaging made with blow molded and extruded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to acquire the look of highly refl ective metal.

The LiquidMetal line encompasses six metal colors – brass, chrome, copper, black onyx, graphite and gun metal blue. It was developed to meet the call for high-end plastic packaging that replicates polished metal for cosmetics, skin- and hair-care products and other health and beauty aids, as well as for specialty foods, beverages and car-care products.

Part of the supplier's FormulaX LiquidMetals Colors range, the new masterbatch "catapults plastic into a new visual presence and category—

L-R: Mangesh Utane , Vinayak Pandhare, Rahul Rastogi ( Manager Sales – North India), Ms. Filament (L Filament Co., Paris), Mr. Francois Thibeau (Global Business Manager OPP Films – Ampacet Asia)

Ampacet's LiquidMetal line.

as a durable, recyclable, single-step molding and decorating material with eye-catching reflective properties that will not chip or scratch off," says Mr. Ajay Bijwe Ampacet Sales and Marketing Director (Asia Pacific). Potent ial appl icat ions include packaging, cosmetic components, household accessories, consumer app l i ances , and au tomo t i ve

aftermarket products.

The new masterbatches are built around Ampacet’s Formula X™ PET technology platform, which eliminates the need to pre-dry PET colors, and allows for feeding at the extruder throat. This technology also reduces feed-throat clogging, screw slippage and improves color dispersion, Says Vinayak Pandhare, Business Manager OPP fi lms, Ampacet Asia.

“Our metal colors gives PET an effect similar to a highly buffed clear-coat automotive fi nish and appreciated by Ma jo r Cosmet i c P roduc ts Manufacturer,” says Mangesh Utane & Rahul Rastogi of Ampacet. “By ratcheting up PET’s appearance with colors of great refl ectivity, depth and intensity, LiquidMetal creates packaging having strong shelf appeal. “It gives designers a new option in relation to metal. For instance, anyone thinking of creating a polished aluminum package may want to evaluate a LiquidMetal chrome PET package and compare the potential cost savings and design fl exibility.”

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Total Packaging coming a long way, tocross Rs 160 Crore turnover

Total Packaging one of the leading manufacturers of

plastic tubing and bags is expecting to cross the Rs 160 crores turnover this year. Speaking to the Plastic News team at the Plastinda 2012, Mr Haresh Gudhka, CEO Total Packaging services said , “Yes last year we had touched the Rs 140 crores turnover and this year we are working to cross turnover of Rs. 160 cores

Mr Haresh Gudhka , a f i rst generation entrepreneur had a humble beginning in the year 1985 with Total Packaging and it has come a long way to make its mark. Mr Haresh Gudhka, a Commerce graduate without having any technical education in Plastic Engineering took a plunge just to make his dream and no, this is not a family business.

Recalls. Mr Haresh Gudhka, “I was a novice then. In fact my father was working in a grocery shop in Dadar and I wanted to do business only and nothing else, that too without much

money in my pocket. After good amount of hard work and toiling, my uncle Mr Shah offered some fi nancial assistance and then we started in Daman.”

The manufacturing a c t i v i t i e s o f t h e company are carried out in their 90000 sq. ft. area with two buildings located at Daman. The Factory

is well equipped with modern imported machineries from Taiwan and has proven track record for handling bulk order.

With a working capacity of 2000 ton productions in PP, LD, HM, with fl exiprinting, Total Packaging is serving its customers across the country and exports as well. The Brand name includes Chirag / Silver Garment Bags, Laxmi Clear bags, Total Pick up bags, City Clean and Am Gold /PM Gold/ Euro

The Customer Serv ice Package i n c l u d e s manufacturing of PP, HM, LD, HM Pick-up bags, Grocery Bags, BOPP Bags, Printed S h o p p i n g B a g s , Laminated printed Pouches, Gusseted, Zipper & Standby Pouches and also

lay fl at tubing.

Needless to say, with packaging necessary for all kinds of trade industries, the company caters to the wide range of industries like, Packaging Industries, Super Market, Cash & Carry, Shopping Malls, Retail Showroom, Hotel & Motels, Medical Stores, Chemical Industries, Textile Industries, Pharmaceutical Industries, Food Processing Industries & Garment Industries.

One good reason Mr Haresh Gudhka gives about his achievement is for his teams support apart from the hard work. He says , “Our strong manpower with systematized work and best quality products lead us to a high level of customer satisfaction. And this has only helped us. We also work on adding complementary products to our portfolio having huge potential for growth.” Total Packaging aims at being the leader in the polybag industries and the ISO 9001:2008 certifi cation adds to their pride for offering best quality product.

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RR Plast Extrusion ties up with BG Plast

RR Plast Extrusion leading e x t r u s i o n m a c h i n e s

manufacturer in India has tied up with BG Plast extrusion Systems, an Italy based extrusion Systems Company during the Plastindia 2012. Speaking to Plastic News at RR Plast’s booth, Mr. Jagdish Kamble said, “yes we have tied up with BG Plast for betterment and we could serve our clients.”

Though Mr Kamble did not divulge much detail he added that as of now it is Technological tie up. B G Plast would provide the technical assistance and could also help RR Plast in product development. B G Plast is a known brand name in the industry for the last 25 years.

RR Plast also has a tie up with DRTS-USA for their Drip irrigation machinery. RR Plast is the leading extrusion machines manufacturer in India and has been building extrusion

machines for past three decades.

Speaking about the Dripping services Mr Kamb le sa id , “When it comes to Drip irrigation we provide tailor-made service, independently train your engineers, take care o f complete i n s t a l l a t i o n a n d provide total service support round the clock for complete Drip Line.” Till now, they have installed more than 40 drip in-

line round pipes all over the country. With the turnover of Rs 70 crores the company is expecting for 100 % percent growth this year as well. According to Mr Kamble, the company

had had 100 percent growth year-on-year basis since last decade.

Started in a small engineering workshop in the year 1981, R. R. Plast Extrusions Pvt. Ltd. initially ventured in to building machines for recycling, blow-film and pipe manufacturing. It has a state-of-the-art factory built in the 2005 at Asangaon with the capability to manufacture and test 8-10 extrusion machines per month and it has installed more than 1500 extrusion machines and 500 sheet-lines for Thermoforming applications all over India. It has expanded its presence in more than 21 countries all over the world.

RR plast has also won the Gold Award for Fastest Growing Enterprise – Plastic Processing Machinery and Ancillaries at the recently held Plasticon Awards.

Mr. Jagdish Kamble, RR Plast Extrusion

RR Plast’s booth at PlastIndia 2012

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Lohia Starlinger at PlastIndia 2012Lohia Starlinger Limited participated

in Plastindia 2012 with innovative solutions and updated machinery for flexible packaging industry. It continues to invest in developing technologies and products based on close understanding of market needs, bringing effi ciency and reducing cost of quality of end products.

The company showcased its innovations in plastic tape extrusion (coex series), winding (ltw 200ce & autoroto), circular weaving (nova series) and also introduced its expanded product profile in extrusion coating (coatex 1500/90), flexographic printing in 6 colors (“Lohia-Pelican Soloprint”), Spin-draw-wind (lofi l 80/8 HT) for PP multifilament yarn. All these machines received good response.

Production of PP tape (flat yarn) by co-extrusion on the latest offering, coex 1000hs, with melt output of 600 kg/hour drew special attention from visitors. The coex 1000hs brings to raffi a industry the advantages of co-extrusion. The coex 1000hs demonstrated in the stand uses two separate extruders delivering the melt into the T-die to extrude a 3 layer fi lm with the top and bottom layer from one extruder and the middle layer from the other extruder in pre-set ratio. Line speed of 425 m/min with high fi ller (CaCO3) content was demonstrated at Plastindia 2012 to produce PP tapes with a middle layer having 25% fi ller content and the upper and lower layer with just 3%

fi ller as a possible solution to reduce the cost of raw material for certain application like low GSM wrapping fabric and lowering the dust generation in weaving, reducing damage to loom elements and also the production environment.

The company is conduct ing extensive trials at its development facility to develop the various recipes and application of co-extruded tapes for woven fabric & believes that co-

extrusion can be successfully applied to deliver performance that is hitherto unsurpassed including possibility to optimise use of additives like UV stabilizers, antifogging agent, and colouring and recycled materials. Company is studying the feasibility to expand its co-extrusion line to include fi ve layer tape production for value added applications in geotextiles, agro- textiles and composites.

COEX 1000HS had autoroto winders at the delivery end to make bobbins. These winders do away with

the human efforts needed to transfer the tape from full bobbins to empty tubes at speeds in excess of 500 m/min and deliver tape packages of equal lengths. Using step-precision winding technique, the unwinding tension fl uctuations is kept low and within a narrow band in the subsequent process of weaving. Autoroto introduced in year 2007, upgraded twice based on extensive field experiences is becoming the industry standard. Lohia Starlinger Limited clearly has

become industry leader in winding technology.

Lohia also introduced spin-draw-wind line model lofi l 80/8 HT for up to 80 kg/hour melt output. It was another star attraction at the stand. The machine was shown producing 3000 and 1000 denier intermingled yarn simultaneously on one side and 4 yarns of 1000 denier on the other side. With the LOFIL lines, bag producers or even yarn producers can produce tailor-made yarn in 600 to 4,800

denier ranges, in desired quantities and more suited to the specifi c needs of strength and aesthetics in their products. The compact LOFIL series of spin-draw-wind lines are available in 20, 40 or 80 kg/hour capacities and also supports quick and easy changeover of denier, colour and other desired properties.

Lohia Starlinger Limited continues to build strength to forge deeper and longer relationship with its worldwide customers delivering advantages through innovative products.

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ENVIRONMENT

USE OF WASTE PLASTICS IN CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENTBy - B.V. KIRAN KUMAR* and P.PRAKASH**

*Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore-560078, Karnataka, India. E-mail: [email protected]

** Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore-560078, Karnataka, India. E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract Due to rapid industrialization and urbanization in the

country lot of infrastructure developments are taking place. This process has in turn led questions to mankind to solve the problems generated by this growth. The problems defi ned are acute shortage of constructional materials, increased productivity of wastes and other products. Usually M20 concrete is used for most of the constructional works, hence in this project M20 concrete is taken and waste plastics is used as modifi er. Modifi er was added in percentage such as 2%, 4%, 6%... in order to replace the same amount of cement and sand. Tests were conducted on coarse aggregates, fi ne aggregates, cement and modifi ers (waste plastics) to determine their physical properties.

Cubes were casted and tested for 1, 3, 7, 14 and 28 day’s strength. These tests revealed that the optimum modifi er content was found to be 5% by weight of cement and sand.

The studies revealed that the optimum modifi er content was 5% and the strength was found to be two times greater than the plain cement concrete. The concrete works using modifi er can be used for construction of Rigid Pavements which leads to decrease in the overall thickness of the pavement.

Keywords: Waste Plastics, M20 Plain Cement Concrete

1.0 IntroductionAs the world population grows, so do the amount and type

of wastes being generated. Many wastes produced today will remain in the environment for hundreds and perhaps thousands of years. The creation of non-decaying waste materials, combined with a growing consumer population, has resulted in a waste disposal crisis. One solution to this crisis lies in recycling wastes into useful products.

Research into new and innovative use of waste materials being undertaken world-wide and innovative ideas that are expressed are worthy of this important subject. Many highway agencies, private organizations and individuals have completed or are in the process of completing a wide variety of studies and research projects concerning the feasibility, environmental suitability and performance of using waste plastics in highway construction. These studies try to match societal need for safe and economic disposal of waste materials with the help of environmental friendly highway industries, which needs better and cost-effective construction materials.

Failure due to fatigue cracking of fl exible pavements decreases the load spreading characteristics of bituminous layers. They allow the rain water to percolate to the base, sub-base and the sub-grade, as a result, complete destruction of pavements takes place, if timely maintenance is not taken up. With the increase in vehicular volume, there is an increase in the cost of construction and the maintenance of the pavements. So, the highway engineers, designers and paving contractors have been looking for the new concept of using waste plastics in cement concrete pavements. These pavements are less susceptible to rutting, minimum fatigue or thermal cracking, low stripping due to moisture. It offers greater durability, little or no impact on processing and also produces environmental friendly roads that last longer and costs less.

1.1 GeneralDefi nition of plastics: A material that contains one or

more organic polymers of large molecular

weight, solid in its fi nished state and at some state while manufacturing or processing into fi nished articles, can be shaped by its fl ow, is termed as “Plastics”.


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Types of plastics:� Thermosets.

� Elastomers.

� Thermoplastics.

Resins:Resins are solid or semi-solid materials, light yellow

to dark brown in colour, composed of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen. Resins occur, naturally in plants and are common in pines and fi rs, often appearing as globules on the bark. Synthetic resins such as Polystyrene, Polyesters and Acrylics are derived primarily from petroleum. Resins are widely used in the manufacture of lacquers, varnishes, plastics, adhesives and rubber.

Various Resins of Plastics:� Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET, PETE)

� Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

� Vinyl (Poly Vinyl Chloride or PVC)

� Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

� Polypropylene (PP)

� Polystyrene (PS)

Sources of Generation of Waste PlasticsHousehold: Carry bags, bottles, containers and trash

bags.

Health and Medicare: Disposable syringes, glucose bottles, blood, Intravenous tubes, catheters and surgical gloves.

Hotel and Catering: Packaging items, Mineral water bottles, Plastic plates, Glass etc.

1.2 Why Use Plastics?Polymers have a number of vital properties, which

exploited alone or together, make a significant and expanding contribution to constructional needs.

� Durable and corrosion resistant.

� Good Insulation for cold, heat and sound saving energy and reducing noise pollution.

� It is economical and has a longer life.

� Maintenance free (such as painting is minimized)

� Hygienic and clean

� Ease of processing / installation

� Light weight

1.3 Source of Employment in the Management of Waste Plastics:

Plastic recycling is taking place on a signifi cant scale in India. As much as 60% of both industrial and urban plastic waste is recycled. People in India have released plastic wastes have immense economic value, as a result of this, recycling of waste plastics plays a major role in providing employment, resulting in economic development of the country. Indian construction industry creates lot of employment opportunities and accounts for major portion of the capital outlay in successive 5-year plans of our country. The projected investment in this industrial sector continues to show a growing trend.

Plastic waste is bulky, heavy and unsuitable for disposal by incineration or composting which result in polluting the environment, posing number of problems for the well being of human race and resulting in hazardous diseases.

Apart from mounting problems of waste management, other reasons which support adoption, reuse or recycling strategy are:

1. Reduced extraction of raw materials.

2. Reduced transportation cost.

3. Reduced environmental impact and improved profi ts.

Above all, the fast depleting reserves of conventional natural aggregate has necessitated the use of recycling or re-use technology, in order to be able to conserve the conventional natural aggregate for other important works.

1.4 Advantages of Using Waste Plastics as A Modifier

� It easily binds to coarse aggregates at medium temperature.

� It doesn't require any change in road laying practice.


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� The material is available locally in the form of shredded plastic, which is presently treated as a waste.

� The process makes use of used plastic bags in shredded form. The disposal of used plastics, which is an environmental problem, is thereby eliminated.

1.5 Objectives of Study2. To find properties of Coarse, Fine Aggregates and

Cement.

3. To find out physical properties of Waste Plastics (Modifi er)

4. To conduct mix design as per IS: SP 23-1982(1).

5. To fi nd out Optimum Modifi er Content (OMC).

6. To cast both plain and modifi ed cement concrete beams and subject it to fatigue loading.

7. To study the effect of temperature on both plain and modifi ed cement concrete beams subjected to fatigue loading.

2.0 Laboratory Investigations

2.1 Aggregates (Coarse and Fine Aggregates)

Selection of aggregates for normal concrete is very important because, various properties of aggregates can influence the performance of concrete. Various considerations have to be kept in mind while selecting the materials. Aggregates used in present study, were tested for their specifi c gravity and other properties and results have been tabulated in table 1. The gradation adopted for the mix was as per IS SP: 23-1982(1) Handbook on Concrete Mixes.

Table 1: Physical Properties of Aggregate (2)

Type of aggregate Coarse FineSpecifi c gravity 2.60 2.70

Water absorption 0.50 % 1.0 %Free (surface) moisture Nil (absorbed

moisture also nil) 2.0 %Aggregate Impact Value 18.57 % -----

Aggregate Crushing Value 17.88 % -----Los–Angeles Abrasion Value 23.60 % -----

2.2 CementOrdinary Portland Cement of 43-grade was used as it

satisfi ed the requirements of IS: 269- 1969 and results have been tabulated in table 2.

Table 2: Physical Properties of Cement

Specifi c gravity 3.15Initial setting time 35 minutesFinal setting time 16 hours

Soundness by (Autoclave method) 0.6

2.3 Mixing and Curing WaterIS: 456-2000 (Cl. 2.20) covers requirements for water

used for mixing and curing of concrete. Permissible limits for solids in water as per IS: 456-2000 is given in table 2.3. The maximum permissible limit of chloride content in water for RCC work has been reduced from 1000 mg/lit in IS: 456-1978 to 500 mg/lit in IS: 456-2000. In addition to the requirements given in table 2.3, there are requirements given for acidity and alkalinity for water in terms of neutralization test has to be considered.

2.4 PlasticsPlastic that cannot be degraded further is been

powdered into fi ne particles. Thes plastics consist mainly of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Some of the basic properties of these plastic are tabulated in table 3.

Table 3: Physical Properties of Plastics

Type High Density Polyethylene(HDPE)

Specifi c Gravity 1.04Density (g/cc) 0.945 – 0.962

Melting Point (0C) 75 – 100Softening Point (0C) 110

Elongation at Break (%) >500Fineness <2.36 mm

2.4 PlasticsPlastic that cannot be degraded further is been

powdered into fi ne particles. Thes plastics consist mainly of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Some of the basic properties of these plastic are tabulated in table 3.


2.5 Preparation of Concrete CubesCoarse aggregates are heated to a temperature of 750C

to 850C. The waste plastics obtained in powdered form, are added throughout the heated aggregates and thoroughly mixed. It is then allowed to cool for about two to three hours, this is mixed with cement, fi ne aggregates and water to prepare concrete mix, as per IS SP: 23-1982(1).

Now, concrete cubes are casted, which are of standard dimension of 15 x 15 x 15cms. The specimens are kept for curing and tested for its compressive strength on different days (1, 3, 7, 14 & 28).

Here, the modifi er (waste plastics) is added in known percentages such as, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 8 by weight of cement. By conducting compressive strength tests on cubes casted with varying percentages of modifi er, Optimum Modifi er Content was found to be 5%. Further beyond 5 % the specimens did not show any appreciable gain in strength. The entire process of mix design is shown from fi gure 5 to 12.

2.6 Repeated Load Test

2.6.1 Details of Repeated Load Testing Equipment

An attempt was made to study the performance of concrete beams which were casted with and without modifi er, under repeated loading test setup. These studies were conducted at various temperatures between 250C to 600C. A picture of dynamic setup for repeated load testing is shown in the fi gure 13.

2.6.2 Laboratory Investigations on Repeated Load Testing

Concrete beam specimens of size 100X100X400mm were casted using plastic modifi er at Optimum Modifi er Content of 5% (by weight of cement). Similarly beams of plain cement concrete were also casted. Then specimens were subjected to repeated loading tests at the rate of 60 cycles/min, at various temperatures from 25oC to 60oC. The stress level of half the compressive strength test value of 5% modifi ed test specimens was applied on plain and modifi ed concrete beams.

3.0 Analysis and DiscussionsIn the present investigation it is found that optimum plastic

modifi er content was 5% by weight of cement. From the test results it was observed that the compressive strength value of the concrete mix increased with the addition of modifi ers. Comparison of the compressive strength values of plain cement concrete and modifi ed cement concrete are shown in the fi gure 1 and 2. It is observed that the fatigue life of the plastic modifi ed concrete has increased by a factor of 6.5, 3.0 and 2.75 at 250C, 500C and 600C respectively. The graph of fatigue test results on plain and plastic modifi ed concrete beams are shown in fi gure 3 and 4.

Special aspects:� Whole process is very simple.

� It needs no new machinery.

� The waste plastics available in the surrounding area can be used effectively.

3.1 ConclusionsLooking into the above aspects we come to the

conclusions that the waste plastics can be used as a modifi er in the cement concrete mix. This modifi ed cement concrete mix is applicable in the construction of rigid pavements in order to reduce the thickness of the pavement and increase the durability of the pavement.

� From experimental analysis, we came to conclusion that the compressive strengths of modifi ed cement concrete increases by 20% more than that of plain cement concrete.

� The optimum modifi er content is found to be 5%.

� It is observed that by using 5% of modifi er (waste plastics) the fatigue characteris of modifi ed concrete at temperature 25 0C, 50 0C and 60 0C has increased fatigue stren by 6.5, 3.0 and 2.75 times that of plain cement concrete.

� By using waste plastics as modifi er the quantity of cement used can be reduced by 5% and thereby reducing the cost of construction.

� It also helps to avoid the general disposal technique of waste plastics namely land fi lling and incineration which have certain burden on ecology.

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� The modifi ed cement concrete mix can be used in construction of rigid pavements reduce the thickness of pavement has it can carry more load than plain cement concret can also be used in construction of small drainage works and concrete tiles of footpath walkers.

� When used for rigid pavement construction it can withstand fatigue at hig temperatures hence it can be adopted in tropical regions and also reduction in thicknes pavement can be achieved which is provided to cater the warping stress.

4.0 References(1) IS SP: 23-1982, Handbook on Concrete Mixes. Bureau

of Indian Standards, New Delhi.

(2) IS: 456-2000. Plain and Reinforced Concrete Code of Practice. Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.

(3) S.P. Shah. Concrete composites, fi ber reinforced. In S. M. Lee (Ed.), Handbook of Composite Reinforcements. VCH Publishers, Inc., New York, New York, 1993, pp. 155 -170.

(4) D.J. Cook. Concrete and Cement Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers. In D.J. Hannant (Ed.), Proceedings of the Symposium of Fibrous Concrete. The Construction Press, New York, 1980, pp. 99 -114.

(5) K. Rebeiz. Recycling Plastics in the Construction Industry. Waste Age, Vol. 23, Feb. 1992, pp. 35 -37.

(6) Prakash Parasivamurthy.Study of Waste Plastics as Composite Materials in Cement Concrte Construction. Proceedings of Thermec 2006.

(7) IS: 383-1970, Specification for Coarse and Fine Aggregates from Natural Sources for Concrete. Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.

(8) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Specification of Road and Bridge Works (Fourth Revision), Published by IRC, New Delhi, PP-24, 2001.

(9) Laxmi.S. and Huria.S.C. (1998). A Decennial Appraisal of Quality Trends in Indian Cements, Proceedings: vol. 4. Sixth NCB, New Delhi.

(10) P.K. Mehta. Concrete Structure Properties and Materials. Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1986.

Acknowledgement:Authors wish to acknowledge the help render by M/s

K.K. Waste Plastics Management Pvt. Limited, Bangalore by providing the modifi er. Authors also wish to acknowledge the continuous help and encouragement provided during project by Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, K. S. layout, Bangalore-560 078.

Figure1: Graph Showing Compressive Strength of Concrete

Figure 2: Graph Showing Compressive Strength of Concrete for Various Percentages of Modifi ers

Figure 3: Graph Showing Number of Repetitions of Plain and Plastic Beams

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Figure 4: Graph Showing Number of Repetitions of Plain and Plastic Beams at Various Temperatures

Figure 5: Picture Showing Aggregates Being Mixed with Modifi er

Figure 6: Picture Showing Modifi ed and Virgin Aggregates

Figure 7: Picture Showing Modified Aggregates Being Mixed with Cement and Sand

Figure 8: Picture Showing Empty Moulds to Cast the Cube

Figure 9: Picture Showing Concrete being Consolidated on Vibratory Table

Figure 10: Picture Showing Cubes being marked after Casting

Figure 11: Picture Showing Cubes being cured after Casting

Figure 12: Picture Showing Cubes being tested for its Compressive Strength

Figure 13: Picture Showing Repeated Load Testing Apparatus

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Q How did you start?

A: Intercontinental Export-Import (IEI) was started in the year 1987 with a modest 120 Mn USD. The business was started with purchasing and selling of post-industrial recyclable plastics. And we had our joint venture Intercontinental Polymers Private Ltd in the year 2000 along with Jyoti Plastic Works Pvt. Ltd.

Q If I am correct the company offers customized compounds..

A: Yes, the company offers cus tom ized , p roduc t - spec i f i c compounds and as a group, the company delivers total solutions – be it from product design & development to mold flow analysis, tool design, fabrication and molding and so on. IPPL has associate manufacturing

units in USA, Canada, Mexico and China

Q: What do you think of PlastIndia 2012?

A: Good one… the show seems to be successful but there is a scope of improvement.

Q: How do you find the Indian industry, I mean the Plastic Industry?

A: The Indian plastic industry is growing no doubt about that. Look at the developments that are happening at Gujarat – Knowledge City and AIPMA’s contribution. It’s good one.

Q: We have learnt your company is also planning to invest?

A: Yes. We are planning to build an engineering resins compounding plant in Dahej.

Q: How big it would be ?

A: Yes… it would be a big one.. but to be honest I am yet to have a look at it ..

Q: At least if you could give some idea

A: I am not sure perhaps we can have say, some four twin-screw

extrusion lines.

Q: How do you find the Indian Market vis-à-vis U.S?

A: US gives on high end engineering polymers where as post consumer market is yet to be tapped. Consumer recycling is the key and Indian players should start thinking about it.

Q: What do you think stops people from being innovative?

A: From my observations I could tell you most of them operate on a limited working capital and this is one of the reasons of the industry being small and scattered. Also given the uncertainty of the market the fear of failure forces most of them to copy the trend. Someone needs to think out of the box.

Q: How that would happen?

A: By planning. They need to work out a plan and come out of with their ‘chalta hai’ attitude. Also the government should promote and help the industry by appropriate funding and some tax benefi ts.

Q: So fi nally when do we hear about your plant?

A: Hopefully very soon. Thanks!

During PlastIndia 2012, it was learnt that Intercontinental Polymers Private Ltd., an Indo- American joint venture company between Intercontinental Export Import, Inc and Jyoti

Plastic Works Pvt. Ltd., is to build a plant at Dahej, Gujarat. Born to Shri Harshadbhai Mohanbhai Naik , in a small village near Navsari, Gujarat, Dr Saurabh Naik, Group President

and CEO Intercontinental Export Import, Inc had a humble beginning. After completing his B.Sc(Tech), from UDCT, 1978 batch, Dr Naik completed his Masters in Chemical Engineering and further pursued M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Ranselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. He also received his Ph.D in in a joint Polymer Chemistry/ Plastics Engineering program at University of Massachusetts

Our Team had the opportunity to interview Dr Saurabh Naik, Group President and CEO Intercontinental Export Import, Inc, excerpts of the interview

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

EU to ban petrochemical import effective May

A ban on the import of Iranian petrochemical goods is due is

due in Europe and would be effective 1 May 2012. As per Plasteurope, what this means is that from that point onwards, European companies will no longer be allowed to import petrochemical products nor invest in Iran’s petrochemical sector. Exports of key European technologies to the country will also be prohibited. In response to pressure from Greece – a country that is highly dependent on Iranian oil, as are Portugal and Spain – the EU’s decision includes

a review clause, due for renewed examination on 1 May. As part of the ban, the Union also plans to freeze the European accounts of Tehran’s central bank. It should be noted that both the US and the UK already took similar measures against Iran’s oil and gas industry in November 2011, and have also ceased all business with Iranian banks. In response to the EU embargo, Iran itself has threatened a complete cessation of exports. On 26 January, Emad Hosseini, spokesman for the Iranian parliament's energy committee, said a relevant bill would be presented

to the country’s parliament on 29 January. If the bill passes, Tehran could cease all oil exports to Europe even before the EU embargo is due to go into effect. Experts believe these developments will result in a number of price increases on the global oil markets, although it now appears as though the extent of the hikes will be far less than initially feared. Following last year’s unrest, the return of Libya into the fold of leading global oil suppliers is sure to have a calming effect.

Dynisco moves to china, acquires Shanghai Hao-Ying

Dynisco LLC has completed the purchase of the assets of

Shanghai Hao-Ying Measurement & Control Technology Co. Ltd. Dynisco officials say the deal has the firm poised to expand an already strong position in the booming market. The new business, known as Dynisco China, will make and sell products under the Hao-Ying brand that focuses on midrange products as well as the Dynisco brand that targets the high-end, high-value-added segment. Dynisco China will be directed by Wu Hao and his management team. Wu founded Hao-Ying in 2006 and quickly built the company into one of the top two Chinese producers of temperature sensors, melt-pressure transducers, transmitters and gauges, and other instrumentation used in plastics extrusion and related processes. Dynisco Plastics Segment

Vice President Matthew Carrara said the strategic move puts in place an established business platform and opens up opportunities with domestic Chinese customers. Dynisco already owns the majority of the market for

high-end sensors and instrumentation in China. The company hopes to expand its share in the middle tier “as much as possible” with the acquisition, he added.

Majority in EU support plastic bag bans According to a report more

than 70 percent of people surveyed in the European Union support a ban on plastic bags. The survey was done to explore options to reduce the use of plastic bags and how to improve the requirements of biodegradability under EU law. According to a release more than 15,500 responses were gathered by the European Commission, which represents the general interest of the EU and proposes, implements

and enforces legislation.

“With more than two thirds of respondents supporting a ban of single-use plastic bags, a clear signal is being sent to European institutions,” Stephane Arditi, senior policy officer of waste products for the European Environmental Bureau, said in a statement. “It’s time for longer lasting products and for effective legal instruments supporting waste prevention.”


INTERNATIONAL NEWS

ADB approves loan and political risk guarantee of -US400-mln The Asian Development Bank

(ADB) has approved a loan and political risk guarantee totaling up to $400 million to help build the largest-ever petrochemical plant in Uzbekistan. The Surgil Natural Gas Chemicals Project will produce gas for commercial use and for conversion into chemical intermediates used in the plastics and textiles industries. The developer and operator, Uz-Kor Gas Chemical LLC, is a joint venture company owned by state-controlled oil and gas company National Holding Company Uzbekneftegaz, and a consortium of Republic of Korea companies, comprising Korea Stock Exchange-listed Honam Petrochemical Corporation, Korea Gas Corporation, and STX Energy, a unit of STX Corp.

“Instead of simply extracting gas and treating it for energy use, the project will also process a portion of it into chemical raw materials for exporting to plastics and textiles producers. That means Uzbekistan gets more bang for its buck out of its natural resources,” said Thomas Minnich, Senior Investment Specialist in ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department “ADB’s provision of a partial risk guarantee has helped draw in commercial lenders to the project and that could spur further foreign investment in this key sector. The project, which is located about 1,300 kilometers from the capital Tashkent in the Karakalpakstan region, will have supply capacity of about 4.5 billion cubic meters per annum of

natural gas throughout the life of the project. It will include production wells, pipelines, ethylene cracker, polymer plants, and onsite power generation. The total project cost is about US$4 bln with fi nancing to come as well from Export Import Bank of Korea, Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, China Development Bank, National Bank of Uzbekistan, European export credit agencies and international commercial lenders. ADB is providing a 13-year loan of up to $125 million and a 13-year guarantee of up to $275 million which will cover certain risks on loans extended by commercial lenders to Uz-Kor Gas Chemical. The plant is expected to be operational in early 2016.

Group files suit against San Luis Obispo bag ban

The Save the Plastic Bag Coalition has filed a lawsuit

in an attempt to overturn the ban on plastic bags in San Luis Obispo County, California. The lawsuit was fi led on January 30 in the Superior Court for the state of California in San Luis Obispo County against the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority.The ban, which was approved on January 11, is scheduled to go into effect October 1 in both the unincorporated areas of the county and in the county’s seven cities---San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles and Pismo Beach.

The lawsuit said that the waste management authority did not complete an environmental impact report (EIR) prior to enacting the ban as required under the California Environmental Quality Act. In its lawsuit, the coalition pointed out that in the July 2011 California Supreme Court decision that permitted the Manhattan Beach plastic ban to go into effect, the court said that cities or counties larger than the City of Manhattan Beach “will be required” to prepare EIRs before banning plastic bags.

The population of San Luis Obispo County in 2010 was 269,637—which is approximately eight times larger

than Manhattan Beach, which has a population of 33, 852. The lawsuit also asked the court to set aside the Jan. 11 vote, contending that the vote of the board member who represents the Templeton Community Service District was unauthorized. A hearing on the lawsuit has been scheduled for March 22.Including San Luis Obispo County, 51 cities and 12 counties in the United States have enacted bans on plastic bags. In addition, Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County, Md., have a 5-cent fee on plastic carryout bags, and Basalt, Colo., has a 20-cent fee on plastic carryout bags.


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Coke allocating more for recycling grants in AmericaCoca-Co la i s inc reas ing

the amount of money i t allocates to its bin grant program that helps municipalities, communities, organizations, government agencies, schools, colleges and universities purchase recycling bins to $350,000. Fort the first time, Coke’s aid to Keep America Beautiful in 2012 will be two separate grants: $150,000 for colleges and universities, and $200,000 for everyone else. Since the program started in 2007, funding has been a single grant, typically around $200,000. “We decided to extend the

bin grant program in order to reach more schools [as] several of the bin grant recipients in recent years have been colleges and universities,” said a Coke spokeswoman.

“We hope that by expanding this program to include additional funding dedicated to colleges and universities, we can further improve recycling and have a positive impact on the next generation of leaders,” added Lori George Billingsley, community relations vice president for Coca-Cola Refreshments.Since 2007, the grants

The Society of the Plastics Industry Inc. has extended the deadline for submitting entries to its second

International Plastics Design Competition, which will be on display at the NPE2012 show in Orlando, Fla. Interested parties now have until Feb. 29 to enter, and can do so online at www.plasticsdesign.org. Entries can be for fi nished products or components and can be submitted by any individual or company along the supply chain: designer, toolmaker, processor, material supplier, equipment builder, or OEM. The contest is open to entries from any end market and any country in the world. Entries can be submitted in 18 end-use market categories, plus there will be People’s Choice and grand awards categories. At NPE2009, more than 10,000 visitors voted on the NPE website for the People’s Choice award. In addition, a separate panel of judges chosen by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) will select the winner of an award co-sponsored, for the 12th time, by IDSA and Plastics News. NPE2012 takes place April 1-5 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center.

have purchased more than 20,000 recycling bins across the United States. KAB has been managing the program for Coca-Cola since 2009. The recycling bins are delivered directly to the grant recipients, with the program funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation. All interested groups interested in receiving a grant have until March 2, to submit an online application at http://bingrant.org. The program is open to government agencies, civic organizations, schools, nonprofit groups, colleges and universities.

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Dow to sponsor Swiss packaging institute Dow Performance Packaging

is one of the sponsors of the IPI International Packaging Institute in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The decision to get involved is a result of the company’s move to increase its relations with “the packaging value chain.” Julia Schlenz, performance packaging marketing manager at Midland, Dow said in a release ,“Of course we continue to have strong focus on customer satisfaction and

provide our customers with the right quality products at the right time,” said “At the same time however, we need to ensure that we develop successful packaging solutions that address tomorrow’s challenges. In order to fully understand future requirements, it is crucial to us, to engage with multiple parties along the value chain and understand potential issues right where they occur. “Through a quality institute like IPI, we gain access and

have the opportunity to engage in new and promising dialogues.” As a sponsor, Dow Performance Packaging plans to become an active participant at IPI events and workshops.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

N. Ireland proposes bag tax in 2013

Accord ing t o r epo r t s Northern Ireland plans

to bring in a 5 pence tax on single-use plastic bags next year. In making the announcement Environment Minister Alex Attwood described plastic carrier bags as the “scourge of the environment.” The proposals now have to go before the full Northern Ireland assembly before they can become law. If accepted by the assembly Attwood proposes to double up the levy to 10 pence in 2014. There will be no charge for multi-use bags in 2013, although they will cost 10 pence the following year. Introducing the proposals Attwood said: “Evidence from other countries demonstrates that a bag levy is a simple and effective means to reduce substantially the negative environmental impact of carrier bag consumption.”Attwood argued the proposed 10 pence levy on single use carrier bags and lower-cost reusable carrier bags could bring about “signifi cant environmental improvement”. However the move has been opposed by some sectors of the business community.

Petrochem makers in South Korea to invest US$6.7 bln in 2012South Korea's petrochemical

makers plan to invest Won 7.5 trillion (US$6.7 bln) in 2012 on upgrade and expansion of production facilities, up 2.7% from estimated investments of Won 7.3 trillion last year, the Korea Petrochemical Industry Association said in a release. According to the release the expected 2012 investment figure will be a record high, but it noted that the growth in investment will be slower this year compared with

an estimated 28.1% rise in spending last year. The industry group also said South Korean petrochemical companies are planning to export US$47.5 bln worth of product in 2012, up 4.4% from estimated exports of US$45.5 bln last year. Meanwhile, South Korea is expected to import US$18.5 bln worth of petrochemical products this year, up 8.8% from an estimated US$17 bln in 2011.

Canusa Hershman Recycling buys First State assets Canusa Hershman Recycling

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Investment firm buys pipe and conduit extruder Dura-Line A Chicago-based investment

fi rm has acquired high density polyethylene pipe and conduit producer Dura-Line Holdings. Formerly known as A-D Technologies,Dura-Line of Knoxville, complements CHS Capital’s stakes in markets served by other CHS portfolio companies. According to the news release CHS Capital has impressive experience in building and growing global businesses. Dura-Line President and CEO Paresh Chari said “CHS Capital’s expertise with other investments in the energy and water infrastructure sectors will be benefi cial to us as we expand into new markets and geographies.”

Dura-Line runs eight U.S. plants

making HDPE conduit, duct and pressure pipe for telecom, data commun ica t i ons , ene rgy and infrastructure markets. As A-D Technologies i t reported 2010 extrusion-related sales in North America of $247 million in Plastics News’ pipe, profi le and tubing survey. It also said it employed 700 and operated 88 production lines in North America. For 2010 it reported total sales, including those for offshore operations, at $354 million. CHS’s industrial, infrastructure & energy portfolio includes global provider of heat tracing and thermal control products fi rm Thermon Group Holdings Inc., global designer and producer of

geosynthetic linings GSE Holding Inc., and LVI Services Inc., the biggest U.S. remediation and facilities management company. CHS also has stakes in several companies that supply plastic products for other markets, including housewares, picture frames, expanded polystyrene foam, injection molding, cutlery, wire and cable, underground infrastructure and rigid containers and closures.

CHS is a private equity fi rm investing in the middle market. Its investment in Dura-Line is a partnership between CHS, GSO Capital Partners LP and Dura-Line’s senior management team. CHS has raised $2.9 billion of capital over 24 years in the middle market.

Graham Corp awarded over US$3.5 mln in orders for refining, petrochemical and-nuclear-energy-industries

Graham Corporation has been awarded more than $3.5

million in orders that are expected to be delivered in the third quarter of Graham's fi scal year 2013, which begins April 1, 2012.The orders for the equipment to be designed and manufactured span three key markets within the energy industry that Graham serves: petrochemical, refi ning and nuclear energy. A steam surface condenser will be engineered to provide for capacity expansion and improved operating reliability of a U.S. ethylene plant and a vacuum system

will be developed for the upgrade of an oil refi nery in China. The steam surface condenser will be built in the company's Batavia facility and the vacuum system will be partially built both in China and Batavia. James R. Lines, Graham's President and Chief Executive Offi cer, commented, "We believe that it's our strong brand, built as a result of our reputation for consistently delivering high quality products and reliable responsive service, which continues to enable us to win orders and maintain our leading market share. We have supplied

equipment to this ethylene facility over several decades and have been called back again to address its expansion and operational enhancements. Likewise, in China, we believe that we are winning opportunities in the refi ning industry due to the respect we have garnered from our previous work. Our success rate for large vacuum systems for refineries remains in the 40% to 50% range for additional refining capacity added during the past 5 years.


Selas Fluid awarded contract by BASF FINA for a cracking furnace with flexibility for ethane

Selas Fluid, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Linde

Group’s Engineering Division, has been awarded a contract by BASF FINA Petrochemicals LP for a cracking furnace with flexibility for ethane, naphtha and LPG feedstock. The furnace will be installed at BASF FINA’s steam cracker in Port Arthur, Texas, as an addition to one of the largest single train cracking units in the world. BASF FINA Petrochemicals LP is a joint venture between BASF Corporation and Total Petrochemicals USA. Selas Fluid’s scope includes engineering, procurement, and construction of the new furnace and integration of this furnace into the existing plant.

“With our long history and extensive experience with the design and supply of ethylene cracking furnaces, we

are ready to meet the challenges of this project, and are pleased to have won the confi dence of BASF FINA,” said Paul van Helmond, Product Manager for Ethylene Furnaces at Selas Fluid. “Our timing is good; with falling feedstock prices, the ethylene industry in North America is poised for a boom period in the next few years. Many North American olefi ns producers are in advanced stages of expansion planning,” said Bruce Hensinger, President and CEO of Selas Fluid. “Selas Fluid has grown its EPC capabilities over the last few years and we are ready to execute LSTK furnace projects both in our ‘back yard’ and worldwide.”

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BUSINESS NEWS

DOW inks deal with Israel Chemicals for bromine-based FR for thermal construction Israel has signed a deal with

Amer ican chemist ry g iant Dow Chemical to begin using its innovative Bromine-based flame retardant polymer, which is used in foam insulation applications that are needed for thermal insulation in construction, as per ynetnews.com.

The polymer, FR122P, was developed by Dow Chemical's subsidiary, Dow Global Technologies. ICL will market the polymer through its subsidiary, ICL Industrial Products. The latter supplies one-third of world demand for bromine, and according the ICL, the new agreement will enable it to better

Proposal for setting up PCPIR In Tamilnadu expectedAccording to report the

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers is to present a proposal to the cabinet for approval, for sett ing up a Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment R e g i o n n e a r C u d d a l o r e , Tamilnadu. The PCPIR will entail infrastructure spending of Rs 16,725 crores. After the Cabinet approves it, Government of India would sanction the project, whereupon various agencies from the central and state governments would swing into action.The only operational PCPIR in India is in Gujarat. The Centre has given its sanction to PCPIRs in three other States - Haldia (West Bengal), Paradeep (Orissa) and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh). Tamil Nadu's proposal is under consideration. Spread over a 250 sq. km area around Cuddalore, the project will become a chemical and petrochemical hub.

deal with the growing competition in the bromine market. CL plans to construct a new plant with estimated capacity of up to 10,000 tpa of FR122P, to be operational by 2014, for which it is exploring a number of potential locations for the plant, including Israel and Holland


Roto moulds ties up with M Plast India Italian mold maker Roto Moulds srl

and M. Plast (India) Ltd. have signed a technology transfer agreement to boost the Indian firm’s capabilities and use it as a base to tap into new markets like the Middle East and Africa. The two companies, both relatively small mold making shops focused on the rotomolding industry, made the announcement at a January 30 conference in New Delhi and said their partnership could be expanded into a formal equity joint venture if business goes well. “There are a lot of areas we would like to develop together, like the Middle East and Africa,” said Terzi Manuel, an owner and managing partner of Milan-based Roto Moulds. “[Companies there]

want to buy with a good price and good quality. At the moment they can’t fi nd it anywhere.” As part of the agreement, the companies will spend the next two months in intensive staff training, with Roto Moulds sending technicians to India to train M. Plast personnel, and M. Plast staff traveling to Italy, said Rajendra Shukla, director of Noida, India-based M. Plast. The deal will let M. Plast improve quality to meet increasing demands in India’s market, and give both companies a more globally competitive platform than they can have separately, said Shukla, speaking in a joint interview with Manuel at the 2012 annual conference of the Society of Asian Rotomolders, held Jan. 29-31 in New

Binani Industries buys 3B Fibreglass Binani Industries Ltd., an Indian

holding company with a range of commercial interests ranging from plastics to mining, has bought Battice, Belgium-based 3B Fibreglass for 275 million euros ($362 million).The Mumbai firm, which is the holding company of the Braj Binani Group, bought 3B from Platinum Equity. The deal is Binani’s third global acquisition in six years. Braj Binani, chairman of Binani Industries Ltd., said the acquisition of 3B, which specializes in products and technologies for the reinforcement of a range of plastics, would strengthen the group’s core operations at a global level.“We are among one of the few groups globally that has a robust presence in this

niche segment and we are working to accelerate our fi berglass operations further over the coming years. 3B is therefore a perfect match,” he added.

Following the integration of 3B Binani said the enlarged group would become a prominent supplier to industries like automotive, wind energy, electrical, electronics, marine, infrastructure and transportation, primarily in Europe, where approximately 90 percent of 3B’s customers are based.

“Furthermore, the manufacturing plants that Binani Industries will own in Battice in Belgium and Birkeland in Norway will help it serve blue-chip customers in northern and central Europe,” he said.

BUSINESS NEWS

Pactiv invests $5.5 million in S.C. plantPactiv LLC will expand

its operations in South Carolina, investing $5.5 million to add a new production line to its Beech Island thermoforming facility. The expansion is slated to begin in February, and also includes plans to expand the faci l i ty’s warehouse to consolidate Pactiv’s regional operations.South Carolina’s Coord ina t i ng Counc i l f o r Economic Development awarded Pactiv a $150,000 grant for site preparation. The business also received a five-year tax abatement from Aiken County, S.C. The expansion is expected to generate 25 new jobs over the next three years. The S.C. Technical College System a network of 16 technical colleges across South Carolina will provide pre-employment training. Pactiv is a subsidiary of Reynolds Group Holdings Ltd., based in Auckland, New Zealand. Pactiv, based in Lake Forest, Ill., is the top thermoformer in North America, and is ranked No. 25 in fi lm and sheet manufacturing, according to the most recent rankings.

DelhiThe companies did not disclose terms of the arrangement, although they said it will focus on steel and stainless steel molds.


BUSINESS NEWS

Indorama Ventures inks deal with Indo Rama Synthetics to set up PTA, PET Thailand’s Indorama Ventures

has signed a deal with Indo Rama Synthetics to set up a new petrochemical plant in India. The project, announced during the visit to India of Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, will manufacture Purifi ed Terephthalic Acid (PTA), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Polyester

Staple Fibre (PSF). Details of the US$700 mln project, including its capacity and location, are expected to be made public once formal negotiations have been completed. “India today is a fast-growing market that is demanding attention from the world’s fast-moving consumer goods companies, who are our customers,” said Aloke Lohia,

RIL signs agreement for US$400 mln loan facility with SACE Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has

approached the international markets to raise funds for its ambitious US$11 billion (Rs 55,000 crore) Jamnagar phase three expansion project, according to reports. The project, also known as J-3 mega petrochemicals project aims to double petrochemicals production including setting up of mega petrochemical units, a gasifi cation plant and refi nery off-gas cracker. RIL offi cials have signed an agreement for US$400 mln loan facility from Italian insurer and fi nance group SACE Spa. The company is also in talks to tap funds from US Export Import Bank for this prestigious project, "This $400 million transaction , the fourth one concluded with RIL since 2004, brings $1 billion the overall credit facilities backed by SACE for the major Indian group. Jamnagar phase 3 project is one of the projects supported with this transaction. The funds will be used for the expansion

and upgrading of the production capacity of its petrochemical plants, a gasifi cation plant and refi nery off-gas cracker as part of an investment plan in India worth over $ 11 billion," SACE CEO Alessandro Castellano told TOI without specifying the term and interest rate for the loan.

RIL has signed agreements with some of the major Italian fi rms including Salmoiraghi Group, Chemtex Italy, and Polimeri Europia, the whollyowned subsidiary of ENI of Italy for the J-3 project. The company is also in talks with various global fi rms from US to Europe for tie-ups , joint ventures and technology collaboration. The SACE guarantee will support the contracts for the supply of goods and services awarded to several Italian companies, especially SMEs while the US Exim loan will support the contracts for the supply of goods and services awarded to several US fi rms.

RoQuette and rhodia Acetow Sign jDARoquette and Rhodia

Acetow have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to develop new plant-based polymers. The JDA will enable both companies to leverage synergies bringing together respective competencies in the field of plant-based polymer chemistry. Gérard Collette, President of Rhodia Acetow said ,“This JDA will accelerate the launch of new polymers based on renewable raw material, for which the demand is drastically increasing. The plant-based polymer cellulose acetate and cellulose acetate f ibre wil l remain the key products for Rhodia Acetow. This agreement is one first step towards the diversification of our product portfolio,”.

group CEO and Indorama Ventures. It is imperative that we are there to serve these customers and the emerging local producers who will be consuming more and more PET and PSF over the next decade. We are looking at the long-term double-digit growth in demand for such products and feel this is the right time to move into the market.”


Eastman buying Solutia for $3.4 billion Specialty plastics and chemicals

maker Eastman Chemical Co. has acquired Solutia Inc. -- a maker of specialty plastic fi lms and specialty chemicals -- for almost $3.4 billion.Kingsport, based Eastman will pay stockholders in St. Louis-based Solutia $22 per share, a 42 percent premium over Solutia’s recent stock price. The deal is expected to create

cost synergies of about $100 million by the end of 2013.

“The acquisition of Solutia is a signifi cant step in our growth strategy,” Eastman Chairman and CEO Jim Rogers said in a release. “The addition will broaden our geographic reach into emerging geographies, particularly Asia Pacifi c.” Solutia’s plastic products include window interlayers made from

Saudi Arabia approves plans to invest US$5.6 bln in projects at JubailSa u d i A r a b i a ’ s R o y a l

Commission for Jubail and Yanbu has granted approval for companies to invest SR 21.2 bln (US$5.6 bln) in projects at Jubail Industrial City, as per the Saudi Press Agency. Al Jubail Petrochemical Co., a joint venture between Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC) and Exxon Mobil Corp. known as Kemya, got authorization to develop a SR 12 bln project to produce ethylene propylene diene monomer, rubber

and black carbon. Saudi International Petrochemical Co. (Sipchem) has received approved to develop a SR 2.8 bln venture to produce ethylene vinyl acetate and low-density polyethylene at a capacity of 200,000 tpa. Approval was given to National Industrialization Co. (Tasnee) to develop a SR 1.4 bln riyal project to produce superabsorbent polymers at the capacity of 80,000 tpa. Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Co.(Safco), was authorized to develop a SR 2 bln project to produce 3.6 mln tpa of urea.

Honam Petrochemical plans petrochem complex in Indonesia Petrochem producer- Honam

Petrochemical Corp. is planning a petrochemical complex in Cilegon, Indonesia, at an investment outlay of US$5 bln. Capacities would comprise 1 mln tpa of ethylene, 700,000 tpa of monoethylene glycol, 600,000 tpa

polyvinyl butral, and performance fi lms based on engineering resins. The fi rm also was involved in nylon resin before selling off that business in 2009. Solutia operates 23 manufacturing sites worldwide – including nine in the U.S., three in Germany, two each in Brazil, Belgium and the United Kingdom, and single plants in Japan, Malaysia, China, Mexico and France.

of polypropylene and 550,000 tpa of propylene at the new integrated plant. Construction for the plant is expected to begin in Q1-2013, which is likely to be completed by 2016.

Honam plans to supply around 80% of its production to the local market.

Polymer Technologies purchase signals changing trends in toolmaking

Ne w j e r s e y b a s e d Injection molder Polymer

Technologies Inc. has acquired injection molding toolmaker Polmold Tool Inc., adding new capabilities in tooling that will allow PTI to bring increased understanding and capabilities in mold-making in-house.

The acquisition also shows the shift in attitude toward tooling during the past 10 years, said Polymer Technologies President Neal Goldenberg. The acquisition wil l help family-owned PTI produce better and more-effi cient parts for highly engineered parts in the aerospace and medical industries.

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PRODUCT NEWS

Blow molder Intertech expands in custom containersGreensboro , N .C. -based

Intertech Corporation has recently added a Graham shuttle blow molding machine to meet growing demand for custom bottles and containers. The 25 metr ic ton machine was delivered with a complete production system and with complete mold interchangeability. In addition to injection and extrusion blow molding, the facility decorates plast ic containers through si lk screening, pressure sensitive labeling or custom sleevingIntertech also makes specialty products, such as Funball ballpool balls, Giggleplay Gazebo ballpools and Hygenie Ball Washing Systems. Jim Sitton, senior

vice president of Intertech, said. “We added new equipment to cover growth in business and for future growth. We just expanded in this facility and that expansion included additional square footage in the plant.” The recent growth, Sitton said, is completely on the blow molding side of the business with increased demand of custom plastic containers and bottles. He said Intertech’s customer base is growing and the fi rm has managed to consistently acquire new business. The facility employs approximately 85 and fi lls 120,000 square feet of space. In 2006, the company added 50,000 square feet to the warehouse to accommodate growth.

Arkema restructures its Functional Polyolefin rangeAs part of a drive to optimize

i ts funct ional po lyo lef in range, Arkema announces that it is to discontinue its Evatane® 33-15 (High Content Ethylene - Vinyl Acetate Copolymers) and Lotryl® 14MG02 (Ethylene – Acrylate Copolymers) grades.

This withdrawal is part of a rationalization program to be completed in 2012 designed to shorten production wheel and reduce inventories of finished products, while delivering even better customer service. In the past three years Arkema has

sought to methodically optimize its Evatane®, Lotryl® andOrevac® T (Ethylene – Vinyl Acetate and Maleic Anhydride Terpolymers) ranges, and to channel its sales towards higher added value grades. Marketed under the tradenames Evatane®, Lotryl®, Lotader® and Orevac®, Arkema’s Functional Polyolefins are used in wide-ranging industrial applications, including hotmelt adhesives, cables, multilayer packaging fi lms, technical polymer modification, solar panels, petroleum additives, bitumens and inks.

P&G reduces plastic in packaging redesignProcter & Gamble Co. gave

Gillette Fusion ProGlide’s packaging a “future friendly” facelift by reducing plastic and incorporating moldable pulp.

With 57 percent less plastic than the original clamshell outer packaging and razor tray, the redesign is made of f ibrous materials such as bamboo, sugar cane and bulrush. The mixture is made into a liquid slurry and then molded into place, a technique the company said is “stretching the boundaries of what moldable pulp can do.”The result is a 20 percent reduction in gross weight and overall reduction of packaging material, while the new design with¬stands compression, sealing and opening forces, according to the company. unveiled in Western Europe in 2011 to positive consumer reaction, the new packaging will debut in North America in the fi rst half of 2012.P&G received commendations for its innovative redesign through DuPont Co.’s Awards for Packaging in 2011. In 2009, P&G was added to the Global 100, a list of the world’s most sustainable corporations compiled by Corporate Knights, a Toronto-based media, research and fi nancial products company.


PRODUCT NEWS

Schick unveils recycled material-laden disposable razor Schick-Wilkinson Sword has

introduced the new Schick Xtreme3 Eco razor, will use recycled polypropylene resins, made by NextLife Enterprises LLC at its plant in Frankfort, for the handle. It will also use 100 percent post-consumer paper in its packaging. The recycled PP resins are made from products such as clothes hangars, buckets and pails recycled by NextLife, The fi rst disposable razor in the U.S. to use 100 percent recycled materials in both its handle and its packaging is

expected to keep more than 103,000 pounds of virgin plastics and 15,500 pounds of virgin paper from going into landfi lls each year. “NextLife is proud to have our resin used in a consumer product application that is unlike any other disposable razor in the market,” said NextLife President and CEO Ron Whaley. “It’s great to see mainstream brands moving toward using recycled materials in their products. We believe this is yet-another turning point for sustainability within the consumer products industry.”

Milacron to add production of Magna Servo presses Milacron LLC i s add ing

production of its Magna Servo injection presses to the United States.Ferromatik Milacron India Ltd., the company’s plant in Ahmedabad, India, developed the Magna Servo line, and has produced the machines since 2008. The Cincinnati-based company has been importing those presses since 2008. Offi cials cited increased North American demand for the decision to also build the line in Batavia.

“Servo-driven pumps are giving new l i fe to otherwise outdated hydraulic technology,” said Brian Bish, Milacron’s hydraulic machine product manager. He said the machines are similar in price to standard hydraulic machines, but provide almost as much

energy savings as all-electric presses.Milacron offers Magna Servo presses in clamping forces from 125-400 tons. The Magna Servo complements

Dow Chemical Co. plans to introduce an anti-scratch

additive for compounding with polycarbonate to compete with ultraviolet-light-cured PC hard coatings. According to the release the solution eliminates a hard coating and cuts the cost by half to obtain a hardened PC. While PC has great intrinsic properties [including] temperature resistance, toughness and even clarity, it has poor scratch resistance and needs a hard coating - usually an acrylic monomer - to maintain its glossy appearance. Dow intends to unveil the anti-scratch additive technology during Reed Exhibitions Ltd.’s Plastic Japan show, April 11-13 in Tokyo.

French automotive plastics c o m p o n e n t p r o d u c e r

Mecaplast says i t can make significant weight reductions in injection moulded TPO parts by partially replacing talc filler with Hyperform® HPR-803i high performance reinforcing agent from Milliken. Mecaplast has used a TPO compound containing a mix of talc and Hyperform HPR-803i (total additive content around

Dow additive keeps PC from scratching

the Maxima Servo hydraulic line of large-tonnage presses. Milacron will show both machines at NPE 2010 in Orlando, Fla., April 1-5.

Mecaplast makes lighter car parts10% by weight) to mould prototype B-pillar covers that it normally supplies in a conventional 20% talc-fi lled TPO (elastomer-modifi ed polypropylene). The prototype parts weighed 524 g, 7% less than the commercial parts. The compound has a density of 0.98 g/cm3, which compares with 1.04 g/cm3 for a 20% talc-filled TPO with similar mechanical properties.


PRODUCT NEWS

IndianOil launches new high performance Polypropylene grades In a significant step aimed at

offer ing super ior products to plastic processors, IndianOil has unveiled high performance Polypropylene grades for the Polymer processors in the injection moulding sector. The new Polypropylene grades - 1110MAS and 2120MC have been developed using cutting edge technology at IndianOil's state-of-the-

art Product Application & Development Centre (PADC) located at Panipat. The novel 1110MAS grade is designed to provide better attributes such as higher productivity, high stiffness, low warpage and superior gloss. The other new grade, 2120MC, provides superior aesthetics, excellent clarity, energy saving and higher productivity to polymer processors.

Petainer touts sustainability of refillable PET bottle Plastics packaging technology

specialist Petainer Czech Holdings sro has developed a PET refi llable bottle, claiming to “further improve the sustainability of what is already one of the most environmentally friendly forms of beverage packaging.”

The new bottle is manufactured using more than 25 percent post-consumer PET. The company cites the same performance characteristics as for a refi llable bottle made entirely from virgin material.Nigel Pritchard,

group chief executive of Petainer, said: “The bottles are eco-friendly because they use up to 90 percent less virgin material per fi lling. Introducing post-consumer recyclate means that the bottles now require less energy and other resources to manufacture.“They are also economical in the traditional sense because the environmental benefits translate into lower costs. As the cost of PET resins inexorably increases, the economics of refi llable bottles using recycled material become

even more compelling.”Petainer is working with bottled water companies, carbonated drinks producers and brewers across Europe to get the refi l lable bottles adopted. They are returned to the retailer by the consumer once emptied, then sent to the beverage manufacturer for washing and refi lling.According to the company, the bottle gives the same number of round trips as conventional refi llable bottles, and provides the same level of gas retention in carbonated soft drinks.

Magna opens $20 million car seat plant

Magna Seating has opened a 139,500 square foot facility

in Bullitt County, Kentucky. The nearly $20 million investment is expected to create up to 450 new jobs within the next few years, according to a news release. Magna Seating, an operating unit of Magna International, develops and manufactures automotive seating

systems, including seat structure and mechanisms, as well as polyurethane foam and trim products for the global automotive industry. The company will manufacture seating and seating components to support the 2013 Ford Escape program at Ford’s Louisville, Ky., assembly plant.

JCI teams with mattress firm for thin car seat

Johnson Controls International has joined with luxury mattress manufacturer Harrison Spinks Ltd to integrate pocketed coil spring developed from mattress technology into an automotive seat concept called Comfort Thin.Johnson Controls Automotive Exper ience, which makes automotive seating, overheads, panels and interior electronics, said in a news release that the resulting thin profi le seats replace conventional urethane foam pads with a 100 percent recyclable alternative, and provide a fi ve to 20 percent weight reduction. This technology will be available for 2015 model year vehicles.


TECHNOLOGY

New resins to reinforce strong portfolio of thermoplastics for healthcare A wide range of polyolefi ns and

engineering thermoplastics have been developed by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) specifi cally for the global healthcare industry. It includes a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin featuring high fl ow properties that can signifi cantly reduce injection moulding cycle times for various healthcare products. With a melt flow rate of 30 g/10 min, SABIC® HDPE PCG300054 provides important processing advantages that yield lower system costs for healthcare product manufacturers. SABIC® HDPE PCG300054 resin is typically suitable for injection moulding thin-wall, long flow parts such as

disposable syringe pistons, as well as caps and closures for medical and pharmaceutical packaging. High fl ow facilitates complete mould fi lling and enables the use of thin-wall geometries that cool rapidly for cycle time reduction. This translucent resin balances stiffness with good levels of environmental stress cracking resistance to ensure durability under a variety of use conditions. The company plans to reinforce its position as a "one-stop shop" for high quality-thermoplastics, with a growing portfolio compliant with the strict regulations of this industry. In target applications such as drug delivery device internal components and external housings,

typical industry requirements range across biocompatibility, sterilizability, c h e m i c a l r e s i s t a n c e , i m p a c t resistance, wear resistance and anti-static properties, through ease of processing and aesthetics, to constancy in product formulations. SABIC has numerous options to meet these challenges, including grades based on ABS, polycarbonate, thermoplastic polyesters (PET and PBT), polyphenylene oxide and si loxanes, as well as high and low density polyethylenes and polypropylene. The company has cost-effective solutions for syringes, injection pens, inhalers and other related products.

Quick, concentrated UV protection for polycarbonateCo s t - e f f e c t i v e a n d

environmentally responsible way to improve the UV protection of injection molded or extruded polycarbonate parts is being offered by AURAT infusion technology, developed by Bayer MaterialScience LLC. The company has licensed the technology exc lus ive ly to Radco Infus ion Technologies LLC, for worldwide use. Because ultraviolet (UV) light attacks polycarbonate at the surface, UV protection is most effective when concentrated there. Yet, with traditional compounding of additives it is not possible to concentrate protection at the surface. This limits UV absorber effectiveness in outdoor applications, such as lenses and covers for lighting

fi xtures, where protection from sunlight is essential to durability and clarity.

"The new dimension of AURAT infusion technology, made possible by Radco, can be used with any of Bayer's Makrolon® transparent polycarbonate lighting grades," said Kevin Dunay, market segment leader, Electrical/Electronics (EE) Polycarbonates, Bayer MaterialScience LLC. He continued, "It's a breakthrough for lighting manufacturers, since it helps overcome the issue of yellowing after extended UV exposure." The company will present the technology at its booth, # 502, at "Strategies in Light 2012" trade fair in Santa Clara, California. The infusion of UV additives via AURAT infusion technology utilizes the same

process used to add custom colorants. In this new twist, fi nished plastic parts are immersed in a mostly aqueous solution containing UV additives. The parts are removed from the solution after a short period of time, rinsed with water to remove excess solution from the surface and then dried to produce a market-ready product.

"Choosing the AURAT infusion process allows for the use of heat-sensitive additives that break down at extrusion/molding temperatures, but remain viable at the lower temperatures associated with infusion technology," explained Rick M. Anderson, CEO, Radco Infusion Technologies LLC. In addition to being effi cient and cost-effective, it is also an eco-friendly


TECHNOLOGY

Bayer unit puts EAP muscle into touchy-feely iPod app A s u b s i d i a r y o f B a y e r

Ma te r ia lSc ience LLC i s exploring automotive and medical applications for its ViviTouch-brand actuator, now used in an external case for Apple Inc.’s fourth-generation iPod Touch device.“We see electroactive polymers as a key material in developing components that translate electrical energy into movement in actuators and store energy in generators or sensors,” said Andrew Cheng, marketing director for the Bayer unit, Artificial Muscle Inc. of Sunnyvale, California. “Bayer is the fi rst to commercialize EAP for the Mophie Pulse, a gaming device [controller] for the iPod Touch.” Mophie Inc. of Santa Ana, Calif., makes the Pulse. A ViviTouch actuator consists of a thin layer of dielectric polymer fi lm sandwiched between compliant electrodes, according to Artificial Muscle. When voltage is applied across the electrodes, the electrodes attract each other and the fi lm contracts in thickness and expands in area.The technology is particularly suited for small, battery-powered mobile applications such as Smartphones, gaming consoles, remote controls and gaming controllers, Cheng said. “These actuators are used to move an inertial mass, such as the battery inside the

device, and according to a specifi c haptic control signal.”

Software developers can enhance their games and applications with ViviTouch’s small and lightweight characteristics and the “ability to achieve signifi cant motion with less power, fast response times and nearly silent operation volume,” Cheng said.

“ViviTouch can reproduce any audio or vibration waveform and thus our ‘high-defi nition feel’ is perceived as more realistic to the consumer,” Cheng said, citing user studies.

Conveyor adaptor avoids exposure to moist airCobbs creek based Advanced

Auxiliary Equipment Inc. has developed a dry air conveying adaptor, designed to convey dried material from dryers to processing machinery without exposing the material to wet ambient air. The DAC series of hopper adapters are designed for use with Advanced Auxiliary Equipment’s just-in-time compresses air loaders, and they also will work with any existing

process. AURAT Infusion Technology works in a water-based medium with a minimum of organic additives. The liquid, constantly recycled and reused, does not add to the waste stream. Processing solvents are reclaimed and reused within the system, and the process produces no hazardous waste. The fi rst commercial

application of improved UV protection through AURAT infusion technology will be launched in 2012, when a major lighting OEM takes advantage of the UV-protection properties for an outdoor-use product with an LED lens injection molded of Makrolon® LED2643 clear tint plastic. Compared with standard transparent lighting

grades, the polycarbonate has improved light transmission properties. Makrolon® LED2643 plastic has a UL 94 flame class rating of V-2 at 1.5 mm and is f1 rated (suitable for outdoor use with respect to UV light, water exposure and immersion in accordance with UL 746C).

Apple’s hard-shell Mophie Pulse has a soft-touch grip, integrated speakers and low-profi le access to the controls.

“Our patent portfolio covers the complete EAP base technology, including a broad range of disruptive approaches that can replace electrical motors and generators,” Cheng said. “While we are focused on the mobile gaming industry as an entry into the consumer electronics market, down the road we can certainly apply this to automotive and medical applications.”

compressed air loader. According to the company said the adaptor uses less than half the compressed air of other compressed air loaders. Available features include internal self-cleaning fi lters, programmable logic control and a second material inlet to combine two materials, such as virgin and regrind. The loaders are made of medical-grade stainless steel, polished inside and out


TECHNOLOGY

EcoPAC Baler handles converting scrap

Newark, based Precision AirConvey Corporation

has introduced the EcoPAC Baler that features a proprietary, rotary design that automatically densifi es waste into a bagged, pelletized cube for easy waste removal using a lift truck.The unit is ideal for baling edge trim, label material and other waste from converting, printing, mailing and packaging waste. The baler collects and densifi es the paper, plastic fi lm or other waste material conveyed from a pneumatic trim system, used in conjunction with a material-air separator, which diverting the air.When the door is opened, there is a compact cube of baled waste compressed neatly inside a sealed plastic bag.

Lightweight PP bumpers employ new material technology

Mazda Moto r C o r p .

(Hiroshima, Japan) and Japan Polypropylene ( T o k y o ) h a v e c o m m e r c i a l i z e d a technology enabling 20% weight savings in polypropylene (PP) bumpers with a halving of cycle time to boot. The technology will be applied in the front and rear bumpers of the Mazda CX-5 SUV set to debut this spring as well as other upcoming new models.

While the official English Mazda press release is somewhat cryptic, reports from Japan indicate that what the development partners have done is combine PP and rubber impact modifying components of differing molecular weight in a material formulation that forms a two-layer structure when injection-molded. The lower molecular weight part of the formulation exhibits higher fl ow and forms the surface layer of the bumper, which features good paint fi lm adhesion properties. The high impact, high rigidity core layer is formed from the higher molecular weight portion

of the formulation. Further, bumper molding cycle time has been reduced from 60 seconds to 30 seconds. CAE also played a role in reducing cycle [email protected]

By Stephen Moore Published: February 12th, 2012

Mazda lightweight bumpers possess dual-layer structure.


Novel method using low power infrared laser can help in disposal of CNT from human body Carbon nanotube (CNT) is

increasingly fi nding numerous app l i ca t ions even in med ica l and biological markets. In some applications, CNT could be injected or implanted into the human body for intercellular molecular delivery vehicles. CNT may be harmful if it is kept for a longer time in the human body. The toxicity concerns are highly relevant as an increasing number of products containing CNTs are being introduced, and chances of free CNTs getting released into the body during their life cycle has increased mostly during production or disposal. Researchers from India’s Tata Institute of Fundamental Research have demonstrated a novel, optical

tweezers based approach to scavenge CNTs from biological fl uids such as blood. This method may potentially be of use in scavenging, transporting and dispersal of potentially toxic CNTs in biologically relevant environment. The team has succeeded in using a low-power infrared laser in an optical tweezers set-up to generate micro-bubbles in fl owing, biologically-relevant fl uids, including human whole blood. These micro-bubbles are formed upon very localized heating of small bundles of carbon nanotubes that are suspended in the flowing fluid. The localized nature of the heating causes enormous temperature gradients to be set up in the fluid that in turn set up surface tension

gradients that give rise to complex fl ow patterns in the immediate vicinity of the microbubble. Thus, proximate CNTs are attracted towards the microbubble and appear to adhere to the bubble surface.The physical manipulation of such CNT-encrusted bubbles enables the physical manipulation of CNTs by optical means – something that is generally not feasible under normal circumstances, as it is not possible to optically trap CNTs using infrared laser light. A key feature of his team's experiments is the use of very low power (5 mW) light in the infrared region (1064 nm wavelength) obtained from a continuous wave laser.

TECHNOLOGY


IN THE NEWS

EC says France flouts packaging waste rulesThe European Commission is

concerned that France has incorrectly implemented the defi nition of packaging and packaging waste in its national law, as required by European Union waste legislation. On the recommendation of Environment Commissioner Janez PotoÄanik, the Commission will ask France it to amend its national legislation accordingly. If France fails to reply within two months, the Commission may refer the case to the European Court of Justice.

Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste covers all packaging waste regardless of the material used, and is intended to reduce the volume of waste and encourage sustainable growth.

The Directive sets criteria for defining packaging and packaging waste that Member States are required to translate into their national legislation. The defi nition is important as it determines the scope of application of the Directive.

BPF slams UK recycling targets

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has s lammed the

coalition government’s preferred option for plastics packaging recycling targets in the United Kingdom, labeling the proposals “a further burden on an already struggling sector.”

In a consultation paper entitled Consultation on recovery and recycling targets for packaging waste for 2013-2017 the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said it wants to see a business target of 57 percent of all plastics recycled by 2017, whereas BPF has called for a more gradual rise over the next half-decade to around the mid-30 percent mark.

Responding to the Defra document, BPF said the proposed regime would add $111 million in direct costs onto plastics packaging producers and

handlers over fi ve years.

The trade body said this was “in effect a direct and unfair tax on the packaging sector to support an unachievable target” and accused the government of using “excessive growth fi gures for plastics packaging which have been widely ridiculed within the industry.”

Bruce Margetts, chair of the BPF’s Packaging Group, said while there was support for retaining maximum value in any packaging after it had done its job, “[the government’s] target is unrealistic in its timescale and rate of increase.

“It appears to be a straightforward tax on producers rather than a realistic road-map for infrastructure and quality improvement. Production and fi lling of packaging could be lost from the UK,” he added.

Weener Plastik acquired by Lindsay Goldberg Vogel

Pr i v a t e e q u i t y f i r m L i n d s a y G o l d b e r g

Vogel GmbH is buying German plastic packaging manufacturer Weener Plastik AG. The deal, which is pending approval from anti-trust authorities, will help Weener pursue its global expansion plans, according to a news release. The company makes sealing caps, valve caps, beverage caps, plastic bottles, jars, dispensers and dosing systems. Their products are designed and produced for home care, chemical, pharmaceuticals, personal care and food and beverages.

Weener has product ion locations in 21 countries. The company made its U.S. debut in 2006 when it opened a plant in Wilson, N.C. The 50,000-square-foot facility was part of Weener's acquisition of Euro-Matic Group Ltd. of South Greenford, England, in November 2005.

According to the Commission, France has not yet transposed the criteria jointly decided at EU level into its domestic law, which could lead to the packaging waste rules not being applied to all the relevant items.


IN THE NEWS

Plastindia ties with American universities to build plastics universityPlast india Ind ia ’s largest

plastics trade association and two American universities with prominent plastics engineering and material science programs signed an agreement February 3 to help build an international-level university for polymers in western India to be called Plastindia International University

The agreement with the two American schools, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and the University of Wisconsin, is a step forward for the plans of the Mumbai-based Plastindia Foundation to build

a university-level program educating several hundred engineers a year.

The foundation will invest $6 million to start work, with the rest coming from private fundraising yet to be done by the country’s plastics sector, according to Plastindia Foundation President Ashok Goel. Speaking at the signing ceremony held during the Plastindia trade show he said that the fi rst phase of the university will be able to open by 2014 or 2015, at its 50-acre campus at Vapi, Gujarat . “We have made good progress,” he said. “We have the master plan done and we

have the partners identifi ed. The land is in our possession.” The American universities are not putting in money but will help develop curriculum to international standards.

esign a formal management program, he said. Plastindia employed American architectural fi rm SWA Group to prepare preliminary designs, and in a presentation at the ceremony, an SWA architect showed a potential campus design for 2,000 students, with housing for students and staff, and that would use green practices such as rainwater harvesting and water recycling.

Appeals court affirms Dow's victory in PE patent case Dow Chemical Co. has won an

appeals court ruling upholding a 2010 verdict totaling $76 million against Nova Chemicals Corp. in a patent conflict over enhanced polyethylene resins.

A three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington awarded Midland, Michigan based Dow $61.7 million in damages plus additional interest for the $76 million total. Dow had argued that Nova’s Surpass-brand enhanced PE violated patents for Dow’s Elite-brand enhanced PE.

In a prepared statement, Dow offi cials said that the fi rm “will now turn its attention to recovering substantial addit ional damages for Nova’s continued infringement in the U.S. after 2009.”

Dow offi cials added that the fi rm is “very pleased” with the decision and that it “affirms Dow’s Jury trial win against Nova in every respect.”

However it is learnt that Nova chemicals is disappointed with the outcome of the case. In a release it said “This was a split decision and one of the judges on the panel agreed with our arguments.We are reviewing the decision to determine our next steps.”

The patents involved in the suit describe a new kind of plastic that is stronger than conventional plastics, which allow using thinner fi lms made with less plastic for the same purpose. The original judgment against Nova was made by a jury in U.S. District Court in Wilmington, Del. in July 2010.

The patents involved in the case expired in October, so current and future damages awarded to Dow will be based on the period from 2010 until the expiration date.

Nova argued before the appeals court that its material had different mechanical properties than Dow’s did. Nova also questioned Dow’s suit, claiming that Dow had transferred ownership of the patents to its Dow Global Technologies Inc. unit.

Dow officials also said that the decision “confi rms Dow’s position from the beginning of this dispute: Dow's patents for the production of Elite-brand enhanced polyethylene resins are valid and enforceable, and Nova has been infringing on Dow's rights.”


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