Materials maker Styron pulled back the curtain on eight new products at K 2010, with officials describing the new offerings as “game-changing technologies and new grades.”
The new products included:
• a high heat/high flow PC/ABS blend, a high flow/high module PC/PET/ABS blend and a high flow transparent polycarbonate, all for the TV enclosure market.
• the Inspire-brand at-press TPO system for auto parts.
• a next-generation environmental stress crack resistant grade of high-impact polystyrne for refrigerator liners.
• a customizable grade of Calibre-brand PC for LED lighting.
• a branched Calibre grade for clear sheet.
• CO2RE foaming technology for PS packaging.
“To do innovation well, you have to be attached to the market, so you can match it up with your technical ability,” President and CEO Chris Pappas said in an interview at K 2010. “It’s only through intimate relationships that you can drive technology quickly.”
Styron was formed earlier this year when Dow Chemical Co. sold its styrenics business to private equity firm Bain Capital for $1.6 billion. Styron had sales of $3.7 billion in 2009, with $2.2 billion coming from plastics.
The firm ranks as the world’s largest PS maker with a 14 percent market share, and is in the process of establishing a world headquarters in Berwyn, Pa.
Source: plasticsnews.com
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
The French CIFRA launches two new products from recycled PVC range
The French CIFRA announced at K 2010 the launch of two new products from recycled PVC range. The expanded product range allows you to information provider profile, pipe extruders, injection or more options and greater flexibility. Both recycled rigid PVC composites are characterized thus by a very low density (0.7 and 0.9) as well as by mechanical and UV-resistant properties of the foamed or not foamed PVC recycling are characteristic. Here, the grain size determination be customized.
The cellular and recycled rigid PVC compound RecyPVC PEX07 is considered a low temperature, easy to apply formulation presented very low density (0.7) and improved material distribution and good bonding. RecyPVC PEX07 has similar hardness and strength characteristics as standard composites of foamed PVC raw materials. Because of this composition, the CO2 production by 70 percent.
The second PVC formulation as a reduced density of 0.9 and should be suitable for processors that require a higher hardness and greater mechanical strength. The properties of PEX09 RecyPVC similar to those of foamed PVC composite raw materials will be used at the same time, however, allow a reduction in CO2 emissions by 60 percent.
Michel Py, chairman and founder of the company CIFRA, said: "The processors receive an optimal composite of recycled PVC. This is due to the different levels of MFI, but also reduced to micron-thick PVC, an infrared spectroscopic monitoring and a previous extrusion test. "
In addition, CIFRA other processors also its know-how in the utilization of recycled products. Since September of this year CIFRA partner of Green Waste plastic, one of the "Life +" projects of the European Commission. In the company\'s own laboratory, the characteristics of reusable waste to be determined. These will then be used in areas where have been for reasons of traceability and monitoring of any post-consumer products approved.
CIFRA was founded in 1989 and claims to include the leading companies in France, producing both rigid PVC composite materials and composite materials that are suitable for specialized and complex processing. Cifra is an active member of the recycling initiative Recovinyl and associations EuPR (European Plastics Recyclers), EuPC (European Plastics Converters) and UCAPLAST (trade union federation of small and medium-sized companies in the rubber and plastics industry).
Source : plasticker.de
The cellular and recycled rigid PVC compound RecyPVC PEX07 is considered a low temperature, easy to apply formulation presented very low density (0.7) and improved material distribution and good bonding. RecyPVC PEX07 has similar hardness and strength characteristics as standard composites of foamed PVC raw materials. Because of this composition, the CO2 production by 70 percent.
The second PVC formulation as a reduced density of 0.9 and should be suitable for processors that require a higher hardness and greater mechanical strength. The properties of PEX09 RecyPVC similar to those of foamed PVC composite raw materials will be used at the same time, however, allow a reduction in CO2 emissions by 60 percent.
Michel Py, chairman and founder of the company CIFRA, said: "The processors receive an optimal composite of recycled PVC. This is due to the different levels of MFI, but also reduced to micron-thick PVC, an infrared spectroscopic monitoring and a previous extrusion test. "
In addition, CIFRA other processors also its know-how in the utilization of recycled products. Since September of this year CIFRA partner of Green Waste plastic, one of the "Life +" projects of the European Commission. In the company\'s own laboratory, the characteristics of reusable waste to be determined. These will then be used in areas where have been for reasons of traceability and monitoring of any post-consumer products approved.
CIFRA was founded in 1989 and claims to include the leading companies in France, producing both rigid PVC composite materials and composite materials that are suitable for specialized and complex processing. Cifra is an active member of the recycling initiative Recovinyl and associations EuPR (European Plastics Recyclers), EuPC (European Plastics Converters) and UCAPLAST (trade union federation of small and medium-sized companies in the rubber and plastics industry).
Source : plasticker.de
Friday, October 22, 2010
InterTrade Industries Acquires Plastic Concept Inc.
InterTrade Industries, a full-service ISO-certified thermoforming company, has acquired the assets of Plastic Concept Inc., expanding InterTrade’s thin-gauge thermoforming capabilities and doubling its manufacturing square footage.
Financial terms of the transaction between both Huntington Beach-based companies were not disclosed.
InterTrade Industries has specialized in vacuum and pressure forming of heavy-gauge plastics as well as polyurethane foam products for a variety of industries, including aerospace, military, automotive, electronics, medical and consumer products. With the acquisition of Plastic Concept Inc., InterTrade Industries has quadrupled its tooling capabilities. In addition, it will be adding nine thermoforming lines that specialize in thin-gauge plastics, benefiting the retail packaging market, among others. This adds to the current blister and clamshell thermoforming capabilities of InterTrade Industries.
“For more than 35 years, the team at InterTrade Industries has been offering engineering insight and experience to help clients bring new ideas to life; now, we have even more technology to do so,” said Niki Kopenhaver, president and chief operating officer of American Innotek, parent company of InterTrade Industries. “This acquisition fits our strategic growth plan, and will allow us to help even more clients by providing high-quality products and unparalleled customer service.”
In order to ensure a successful transition, all current Plastic Concept Inc. employees will join the InterTrade team.
“We pride ourselves in understanding today’s competitive marketplace and our clients’ need to produce products quickly, cost efficiently and without sacrificing quality. We’re thrilled that the Plastic Concept Inc. employees who are joining our team share these ideals,” said Kopenhaver.
InterTrade Industries Ltd
Financial terms of the transaction between both Huntington Beach-based companies were not disclosed.
InterTrade Industries has specialized in vacuum and pressure forming of heavy-gauge plastics as well as polyurethane foam products for a variety of industries, including aerospace, military, automotive, electronics, medical and consumer products. With the acquisition of Plastic Concept Inc., InterTrade Industries has quadrupled its tooling capabilities. In addition, it will be adding nine thermoforming lines that specialize in thin-gauge plastics, benefiting the retail packaging market, among others. This adds to the current blister and clamshell thermoforming capabilities of InterTrade Industries.
“For more than 35 years, the team at InterTrade Industries has been offering engineering insight and experience to help clients bring new ideas to life; now, we have even more technology to do so,” said Niki Kopenhaver, president and chief operating officer of American Innotek, parent company of InterTrade Industries. “This acquisition fits our strategic growth plan, and will allow us to help even more clients by providing high-quality products and unparalleled customer service.”
In order to ensure a successful transition, all current Plastic Concept Inc. employees will join the InterTrade team.
“We pride ourselves in understanding today’s competitive marketplace and our clients’ need to produce products quickly, cost efficiently and without sacrificing quality. We’re thrilled that the Plastic Concept Inc. employees who are joining our team share these ideals,” said Kopenhaver.
InterTrade Industries Ltd
The London Metal Exchange (LME) Announces Delist Plastics Contracts
The London Metal Exchange (LME) announces that it will delist its plastics contracts and that the last prompt date for all existing contracts will be Friday 29th April 2011. The formal decision to delist was taken by the Board of the London Metal Exchange following a recommendation by the Executive Committee. This announcement follows the establishment of delisting procedures.
The Exchange has decided that the costs of withdrawing outstanding warrants from the LMEsword depository will be waived. Current open interest for all plastics contracts is 228 lots, out to March 2011.
Plastics futures trading was introduced on the LME on 27th May 2005. Despite a number of changes to the contracts and the subsequent launch of regional contracts no significant volume or open interest has been established and the exchange believes that this position is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. It has therefore decided to focus its efforts and resources on other opportunities.
LME Chief Executive Martin Abbott commented, “The Exchange and its committee members have put considerable effort into this endeavour to bring transparency and hedging facilities to the plastic business. But we must now recognise that these efforts have not attracted sufficient volume business and the time has come to bring this activity to a close.”
London Metal Exchange
The Exchange has decided that the costs of withdrawing outstanding warrants from the LMEsword depository will be waived. Current open interest for all plastics contracts is 228 lots, out to March 2011.
Plastics futures trading was introduced on the LME on 27th May 2005. Despite a number of changes to the contracts and the subsequent launch of regional contracts no significant volume or open interest has been established and the exchange believes that this position is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. It has therefore decided to focus its efforts and resources on other opportunities.
LME Chief Executive Martin Abbott commented, “The Exchange and its committee members have put considerable effort into this endeavour to bring transparency and hedging facilities to the plastic business. But we must now recognise that these efforts have not attracted sufficient volume business and the time has come to bring this activity to a close.”
London Metal Exchange
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Dr. Reinold Hagen Stiftung: Smallest blow mould machine in the world
The Dr. Reinold Hagen Foundation and the Hagen Engineering GmbH will be showing their extensive know-how in the entire development process for plastic products and their production, with the help of a chain of blow mould articles at Stand D76 in Hall 6: beginning with brainstorming, computer-aided feasibility studies, CAD and layout as well as material and tool sampling in their own technical centre.
A highlight of the fair is the smallest blow mould machine in the world, being presented to the public for the first time, simulated by the manufacturing procedure for plastic hollowware.
The Hagen Foundation has been committed for many years, also in matters of occupational orientation. PAI (German KAI), is the Plastics-Apprenticeship-Initiative co-founded by the foundation, with the goal to get young people excited about a career in plastics. PAI (KAI) will offer pupils and students at the K2010 interesting insight into an occupational field with best future prospects.
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A highlight of the fair is the smallest blow mould machine in the world, being presented to the public for the first time, simulated by the manufacturing procedure for plastic hollowware.
The Hagen Foundation has been committed for many years, also in matters of occupational orientation. PAI (German KAI), is the Plastics-Apprenticeship-Initiative co-founded by the foundation, with the goal to get young people excited about a career in plastics. PAI (KAI) will offer pupils and students at the K2010 interesting insight into an occupational field with best future prospects.
plasticker.de
Die plate with an external diameter of 1.5 m
Pelletizers and Melt Pumps for High Capacity Plants
Right on time for this year´s K show Coperion GmbH, formerly Werner & Pfleiderer, will be presenting new machine sizes in their UG underwater pelletizer and MP melt pump series for high capacity polyolefin compounding plants.
Underwater Pelletizers: Breaking the 100 t/h barrier
An eye catcher on the Coperion booth B33 in Hall 14 will be the die plate from a UG 1.250, the largest underwater pelletizer in the world. It boasts a range of superlatives: The average cutting diameter is 1250 mm and it can have up to 11,000 die holes. Manufacturing the die plate, its wear protection as well as the uniform distribution of the melt onto the cutting ring present particular challenges. The new UG 1.250 allows throughputs in excess of 100 t/h for polyethylene and water flow rates of up to 1,500 m³/h. The hydraulic control elements and the drive system are based on technology that has proven itself in long term operation on other machine sizes. The first UG 1.250 will go into operation soon. A slightly smaller but similarly constructed UG 925 for polypropylene has been in operation since the middle of 2009.
Coperion also builds exceptionally large underwater pelletizers for thermoplastic elastomers. An example of this is a UG 750 which will go into operation at the beginning of 2011. The design and method of operation reflect the fact that TPE pellets tend to be very sticky. The axial water flow along the knife shaft into the cutting chamber and the radial water flow along the pelletizing knives towards the water chamber exit minimize turbulences in the cutting chamber. This results in fewer collisions between the freshly cut, tacky pellets, which prevents agglomeration.
Melt Pumps for up to 65 t/h of Polyolefins
Coperion presented in-house manufactured melt pumps for the first time at K 2007. Following successful installation and trouble free operation, in various cases for more than three years, the next model size, the MP 450 melt pump, will achieve a target throughput of up to 65 t/h. An MP 450 melt pump is currently in the final stages of installation. When processing polypropylene it will cover a throughput range from 30 to 50 t/h. Two further melt pumps of the same type with throughputs between 40 and 50 t/h for polyethylene are close to delivery to the client.
Coperion uses a well proven design for their melt pumps: A pair of involute gears run on hydrodynamic plain bearings lubricated by the polymer melt. These components are built into the housing that is sealed to the outside on both sides by a cover containing a contact-free threaded shaft seal. The detailed process dependent design factors, for example the type of cooling and the size of the operating clearance, are calculated and specified for each project and product. The melt pumps have single or twin shaft drive options.
plasticker.de
Right on time for this year´s K show Coperion GmbH, formerly Werner & Pfleiderer, will be presenting new machine sizes in their UG underwater pelletizer and MP melt pump series for high capacity polyolefin compounding plants.
Underwater Pelletizers: Breaking the 100 t/h barrier
An eye catcher on the Coperion booth B33 in Hall 14 will be the die plate from a UG 1.250, the largest underwater pelletizer in the world. It boasts a range of superlatives: The average cutting diameter is 1250 mm and it can have up to 11,000 die holes. Manufacturing the die plate, its wear protection as well as the uniform distribution of the melt onto the cutting ring present particular challenges. The new UG 1.250 allows throughputs in excess of 100 t/h for polyethylene and water flow rates of up to 1,500 m³/h. The hydraulic control elements and the drive system are based on technology that has proven itself in long term operation on other machine sizes. The first UG 1.250 will go into operation soon. A slightly smaller but similarly constructed UG 925 for polypropylene has been in operation since the middle of 2009.
Coperion also builds exceptionally large underwater pelletizers for thermoplastic elastomers. An example of this is a UG 750 which will go into operation at the beginning of 2011. The design and method of operation reflect the fact that TPE pellets tend to be very sticky. The axial water flow along the knife shaft into the cutting chamber and the radial water flow along the pelletizing knives towards the water chamber exit minimize turbulences in the cutting chamber. This results in fewer collisions between the freshly cut, tacky pellets, which prevents agglomeration.
Melt Pumps for up to 65 t/h of Polyolefins
Coperion presented in-house manufactured melt pumps for the first time at K 2007. Following successful installation and trouble free operation, in various cases for more than three years, the next model size, the MP 450 melt pump, will achieve a target throughput of up to 65 t/h. An MP 450 melt pump is currently in the final stages of installation. When processing polypropylene it will cover a throughput range from 30 to 50 t/h. Two further melt pumps of the same type with throughputs between 40 and 50 t/h for polyethylene are close to delivery to the client.
Coperion uses a well proven design for their melt pumps: A pair of involute gears run on hydrodynamic plain bearings lubricated by the polymer melt. These components are built into the housing that is sealed to the outside on both sides by a cover containing a contact-free threaded shaft seal. The detailed process dependent design factors, for example the type of cooling and the size of the operating clearance, are calculated and specified for each project and product. The melt pumps have single or twin shaft drive options.
plasticker.de
PolyOne touting new products, upbeat attitude, at K 2010
As it sets sail for Germany and K 2010, PolyOne Corp. is hoping that its recent run of good fortune can continue. The Avon Lake-based compounding and distribution firm is on track to post its second straight profitable year in 2010. And while that may seem like faint praise, it is music to the ears of Chairman and CEO Stephen Newlin. “We’ve done a whole culture transformation,” Newlin said in a recent interview in Avon Lake. “We’re now focused squarely on our customers and have higher expectations and accountability.
Our focus is on new customers and prospects, and we’re driven around customer needs.” Those changes also have produced results on PolyOne’s bottom line. In 2007 — Newlin’s first full year at the helm — the firm eked out an $11.4 million profit on sales of about $2.6 billion. The economic flameout of 2008 hit PolyOne hard, as the firm posted a loss of almost $275 million on sales of about $2.7 billion. After making some tough choices in 2009 — closing a plant in Ontario and cutting almost 400 jobs companywide — PolyOne turned the corner in 2009, earning almost $70 million on a slimmed-down sales total of $2.1 billion.
The turnaround also has been reflected in PolyOne’s per-share stock price. When Newlin joined the firm in early 2006, the price was floating just under $9 per share. It bounced between $6 and $10 through mid-2008 before descending along with most other stocks, bottoming out under $1.50 in March 2009. Since that point, PolyOne’s stock price has been on a steady upward climb, closing Oct. 14 at $13.37. “We did a customer survey right after I started, and a number of people said we were difficult to do business with,” Newlin said. “On product quality, nothing stood out. In delivery and innovation, we were right in the middle of the pack. “That wasn’t good enough. We wanted to be the best in all stages. Our on-time delivery ranged from 81 percent to the mid-90s. Why would you buy from us? We needed to capture what made our customers profitable. “I don’t think we were arrogant, but we had grown complacent with our customers.
We used to go after volume. But that’s not our game anymore.” Newlin also made a number of moves which, he said, improved the caliber of PolyOne’s management team. “I believe that we have, bar none, the best management team in the industry,” he said. “We have a lot of ideas and energy focused on innovation.” At the K show, PolyOne will be highlighting several new or recently introduced materials, including:
• OnColor Complete, an eco-friendly liquid colorant system that can help processors and original equipment manufacturers reduce their costs of operations while eliminating waste and enhancing employee safety, according to PolyOne.
• Edgetek AM-brand flame-retardant, non-halogen compounds, a new line of nylon-based compounds for thin-walled parts.
• OnFlex-brand non-halogen flame-retardant, non-phthalate thermoplastic elastomers — a line from PolyOne’s GLS unit aimed at the wire and cable market.
• Compounds, additive and colorant solutions for photovoltaics, for use in back-sheet laminates, wire and other applications in solar energy and related markets.
• Halogen-free Eccoh-brand compounds, which provide structural strength, antimicrobial controls and other properties to the medical market.
“The K show is important to us because we’re a global player,” Newlin said. “There will be a lot of suppliers and business customers there. We want to support the industry and stay connected and have visibility.”
Regarding two of PolyOne’s main end markets — automotive and construction — Newlin said the firm “is dealing with things we can control and influence.”
“We can’t control how many houses or cars are built,” he said. “We’ll never fully abandon these markets, but we need to find ways to grow when they’re down.”
Newlin pointed out that the standard U.S. auto scrap rate — how many cars are taken off the roads each year — is 12 million. That’s slightly ahead of the 11.5 million build number expected for this year.
“That’s just treading water,” he said of those numbers. “Automotive is in the right zone globally, but it’s still down in the U.S. We see continued growth in that market, but we’ve become more of a custom shop.”
Any U.S. construction market recovery “will take a while longer,” according to Newlin. Although the U.S. market eventually could get back to its 50-year average of about 1.5 million new units built per year, the peak of 2 million “won’t be seen again,” he said.
Newlin also anticipates a change in the previously close relationship between housing starts and the performance of PVC-based products such as the compounds that remain a large business for PolyOne.
“People are going to have less to spend on a new house, and we need to match that,” he said.
PolyOne also is working in a challenging market space where it’s entering into sustainable products while still being a major developer of PVC, a resin that’s been targeted by environmentalists for many years.
“We need a sustainability line that goes all the way across our product line,” Newlin said. “But PVC is really difficult to replace unless you can replace its economics.
“Everybody’s for green products — it’s like apple pie — but they don’t always want to pay a 30-40 percent premium. So there’s not going to be a sea change. We’ll continue to pursue parallel paths.”
Newlin also touched on PolyOne’s recently introduced supplier scorecard program, where the firm will assess 30 of its suppliers in a number of performance areas.
“It’s not about beating our suppliers up on price,” he said. “We want them to understand where we’re going with the company. We want to draw them in to technology, open the door and see what it means.”
Future growth also is on the minds of Newlin and other PolyOne executives.
“We’ve got the strongest balance sheet and finances in the history of the company, and we’ll be gearing up our [mergers and acquisitions] activity,” he said. “We’ll look to global growth in technology plays and bolt-on applications. We like our position in Asia, but we’ll keep building on it, and also will look to South America.”
Source: plasticsnews.com
Our focus is on new customers and prospects, and we’re driven around customer needs.” Those changes also have produced results on PolyOne’s bottom line. In 2007 — Newlin’s first full year at the helm — the firm eked out an $11.4 million profit on sales of about $2.6 billion. The economic flameout of 2008 hit PolyOne hard, as the firm posted a loss of almost $275 million on sales of about $2.7 billion. After making some tough choices in 2009 — closing a plant in Ontario and cutting almost 400 jobs companywide — PolyOne turned the corner in 2009, earning almost $70 million on a slimmed-down sales total of $2.1 billion.
The turnaround also has been reflected in PolyOne’s per-share stock price. When Newlin joined the firm in early 2006, the price was floating just under $9 per share. It bounced between $6 and $10 through mid-2008 before descending along with most other stocks, bottoming out under $1.50 in March 2009. Since that point, PolyOne’s stock price has been on a steady upward climb, closing Oct. 14 at $13.37. “We did a customer survey right after I started, and a number of people said we were difficult to do business with,” Newlin said. “On product quality, nothing stood out. In delivery and innovation, we were right in the middle of the pack. “That wasn’t good enough. We wanted to be the best in all stages. Our on-time delivery ranged from 81 percent to the mid-90s. Why would you buy from us? We needed to capture what made our customers profitable. “I don’t think we were arrogant, but we had grown complacent with our customers.
We used to go after volume. But that’s not our game anymore.” Newlin also made a number of moves which, he said, improved the caliber of PolyOne’s management team. “I believe that we have, bar none, the best management team in the industry,” he said. “We have a lot of ideas and energy focused on innovation.” At the K show, PolyOne will be highlighting several new or recently introduced materials, including:
• OnColor Complete, an eco-friendly liquid colorant system that can help processors and original equipment manufacturers reduce their costs of operations while eliminating waste and enhancing employee safety, according to PolyOne.
• Edgetek AM-brand flame-retardant, non-halogen compounds, a new line of nylon-based compounds for thin-walled parts.
• OnFlex-brand non-halogen flame-retardant, non-phthalate thermoplastic elastomers — a line from PolyOne’s GLS unit aimed at the wire and cable market.
• Compounds, additive and colorant solutions for photovoltaics, for use in back-sheet laminates, wire and other applications in solar energy and related markets.
• Halogen-free Eccoh-brand compounds, which provide structural strength, antimicrobial controls and other properties to the medical market.
“The K show is important to us because we’re a global player,” Newlin said. “There will be a lot of suppliers and business customers there. We want to support the industry and stay connected and have visibility.”
Regarding two of PolyOne’s main end markets — automotive and construction — Newlin said the firm “is dealing with things we can control and influence.”
“We can’t control how many houses or cars are built,” he said. “We’ll never fully abandon these markets, but we need to find ways to grow when they’re down.”
Newlin pointed out that the standard U.S. auto scrap rate — how many cars are taken off the roads each year — is 12 million. That’s slightly ahead of the 11.5 million build number expected for this year.
“That’s just treading water,” he said of those numbers. “Automotive is in the right zone globally, but it’s still down in the U.S. We see continued growth in that market, but we’ve become more of a custom shop.”
Any U.S. construction market recovery “will take a while longer,” according to Newlin. Although the U.S. market eventually could get back to its 50-year average of about 1.5 million new units built per year, the peak of 2 million “won’t be seen again,” he said.
Newlin also anticipates a change in the previously close relationship between housing starts and the performance of PVC-based products such as the compounds that remain a large business for PolyOne.
“People are going to have less to spend on a new house, and we need to match that,” he said.
PolyOne also is working in a challenging market space where it’s entering into sustainable products while still being a major developer of PVC, a resin that’s been targeted by environmentalists for many years.
“We need a sustainability line that goes all the way across our product line,” Newlin said. “But PVC is really difficult to replace unless you can replace its economics.
“Everybody’s for green products — it’s like apple pie — but they don’t always want to pay a 30-40 percent premium. So there’s not going to be a sea change. We’ll continue to pursue parallel paths.”
Newlin also touched on PolyOne’s recently introduced supplier scorecard program, where the firm will assess 30 of its suppliers in a number of performance areas.
“It’s not about beating our suppliers up on price,” he said. “We want them to understand where we’re going with the company. We want to draw them in to technology, open the door and see what it means.”
Future growth also is on the minds of Newlin and other PolyOne executives.
“We’ve got the strongest balance sheet and finances in the history of the company, and we’ll be gearing up our [mergers and acquisitions] activity,” he said. “We’ll look to global growth in technology plays and bolt-on applications. We like our position in Asia, but we’ll keep building on it, and also will look to South America.”
Source: plasticsnews.com
Friday, October 15, 2010
TPE makers facing a global shift to Asia
The world of thermoplastic elastomers is going through some pretty major changes.
“The shift to Asia is the single most important factor affecting TPEs in the current environment,” market analyst Bob Eller said at TPE Topcon, an industry event organized by the Society of Plastics Engineers, held Sept. 14-15 in Akron.
But Eller did not stop there.
“Some TPE markets are approaching maturity in Western markets,” he added. “They’re seeing commodity-like pricing and reduced customization, and that’s opening up the market for smaller companies and making a significant price challenge to established TPEs.
“We’re also seeing a split into commodity and specialty TPEs. That means there are opportunities for custom TPE compounders who are willing to tailor grades. Targeting higher-value applications like air-bag doors.”
Eller’s comments may not have been welcome news to North American TPE makers, who have long described their products as value-added specialty materials, residing far from the commodity realm.
On a more positive note, Eller — owner of Robert Eller Associates Inc. in Akron — also pointed out numerous growth opportunities for TPEs around the world. Vehicles in China, for example, use only 4.4 pounds of thermoplastic vulcanizate per vehicle, while India checks in even lower at 3.3 pounds. The global average is 5.7 pounds. New markets for TPVs and other types of TPEs include weatherstripping, hoses and belts and elastic fibers and films.
“We’ve seen the introduction of higher-performance [thermoplastic polyurethanes],” Eller said. “And an expanded range of [styrenic block copolymer] chemistry, with process technology allows for hard/soft combinations and foam/solid configurations.”
Moving forward, Eller said that new Asian TPE compounders may have an advatange over Western competitors, even if Western firms already have valuable automotive approvals. Automotive continues to hold a 35-40 percent share of the TPE market. U.S, automotive demand for TPEs is improving, but other regions of the world now have more growth prospects, he explained.
“Western companies need to go into Asia with specialties, not with a broad product line,” Eller said. “The global TPE life-cycle curve is changing in shape. It’s a substantially higher curve that’s more diverse, and with a higher number of compounders competing.”
“The shift to Asia is the single most important factor affecting TPEs in the current environment,” market analyst Bob Eller said at TPE Topcon, an industry event organized by the Society of Plastics Engineers, held Sept. 14-15 in Akron.
But Eller did not stop there.
“Some TPE markets are approaching maturity in Western markets,” he added. “They’re seeing commodity-like pricing and reduced customization, and that’s opening up the market for smaller companies and making a significant price challenge to established TPEs.
“We’re also seeing a split into commodity and specialty TPEs. That means there are opportunities for custom TPE compounders who are willing to tailor grades. Targeting higher-value applications like air-bag doors.”
Eller’s comments may not have been welcome news to North American TPE makers, who have long described their products as value-added specialty materials, residing far from the commodity realm.
On a more positive note, Eller — owner of Robert Eller Associates Inc. in Akron — also pointed out numerous growth opportunities for TPEs around the world. Vehicles in China, for example, use only 4.4 pounds of thermoplastic vulcanizate per vehicle, while India checks in even lower at 3.3 pounds. The global average is 5.7 pounds. New markets for TPVs and other types of TPEs include weatherstripping, hoses and belts and elastic fibers and films.
“We’ve seen the introduction of higher-performance [thermoplastic polyurethanes],” Eller said. “And an expanded range of [styrenic block copolymer] chemistry, with process technology allows for hard/soft combinations and foam/solid configurations.”
Moving forward, Eller said that new Asian TPE compounders may have an advatange over Western competitors, even if Western firms already have valuable automotive approvals. Automotive continues to hold a 35-40 percent share of the TPE market. U.S, automotive demand for TPEs is improving, but other regions of the world now have more growth prospects, he explained.
“Western companies need to go into Asia with specialties, not with a broad product line,” Eller said. “The global TPE life-cycle curve is changing in shape. It’s a substantially higher curve that’s more diverse, and with a higher number of compounders competing.”
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Which Plastics to Use and Avoid
Plastics are very important in day-to-day lives due to the numerous applications associated with them. Some of the common uses of plastics include packaging of items. Packaging industries must realize which plastics to use/avoid thus protecting the environment from harmful plastics. Generally, plastics are non-biodegradable hence they do not decay. For this reason, plastics fill the earth and cause water run off when they accumulate in soil. Because of this reason, packaging industries must use the appropriate plastic. The advantage of using plastic for packaging is because plastics offer a good barrier to many elements including oxygen and water.
Many governments, because of its pollution effects, ban thin plastic use. Thin polythene is not recycled after use; it thus ends up in the garbage heap thus polluting the environment. On the contrary, high-density plastics do not damage the environment due to recycling; this reduces pollution of the environment. Apart from conserving the environment, many employment opportunities crop up and sparing of raw materials thus boosting the economy. Another vital use plastic is in building and construction however, majority of construction work uses high-density plastic that is renewable. Polyvinyl chloride makes pipes as well as sliding sheets. Insulators, computer hardware as well as many handles are made of high-density plastics. These plastics never damage the environment because they are recycled. Apart from recycling, the plastics are multipurpose.
Industries use high-density plastics to manufacture of automobiles, trucks as well as airplanes seats and bumpers. Another use of plastics is in electric appliances and electric wire coatings. Due to inability of plastics to conduct heat or ectricity, they are widely used as insulators. Majority of these plastics are high-density plastics. Low-density plastics on the other hand lead to flooding. This is so because thin plastic fills the ground, thus no water percolation in the ground. Thin plastics harbor water that is breeding grounds for harmful insects like mosquitoes.
Thin plastics have some advantage because they are very cheap and they are produced fast. Plastics both high and low-density have general benefits to man and they include, flexbility. Tailoring plastics is easy thus attaining many different forms and shapes of products. Plastics have lightweight thus excellent for transporting purposes. This leads to reduced fuel consumption. When well kept, plastics are durable because they do not rust nor rust. Plastics are excellent building materials because they are resistant to water and chemical damage. Medical equipments and foodstuffs are packaged using plastics due to cleanliness of plastics. Plastics contain chemical compounds that are harmful to human body, thus, they are not ideal for food covering. An alternative plastic like bio-plastics solves this problem.
Scientists are researching on a new form of plastic called bio-plastic made from plant polymers. The advantage of this plastic is that microorganisms have the ability of degrading it. Bio-plastic are friendly to the environment thus it has no issues of filling the soil. Bio-plastics are also the ideal plastics because they have no harmful effects to the body due to chemicals present in the synthetic plastics. With these facts in place, an individual must decide which plastics to use/avoid depending on activity on hand.
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Many governments, because of its pollution effects, ban thin plastic use. Thin polythene is not recycled after use; it thus ends up in the garbage heap thus polluting the environment. On the contrary, high-density plastics do not damage the environment due to recycling; this reduces pollution of the environment. Apart from conserving the environment, many employment opportunities crop up and sparing of raw materials thus boosting the economy. Another vital use plastic is in building and construction however, majority of construction work uses high-density plastic that is renewable. Polyvinyl chloride makes pipes as well as sliding sheets. Insulators, computer hardware as well as many handles are made of high-density plastics. These plastics never damage the environment because they are recycled. Apart from recycling, the plastics are multipurpose.
Industries use high-density plastics to manufacture of automobiles, trucks as well as airplanes seats and bumpers. Another use of plastics is in electric appliances and electric wire coatings. Due to inability of plastics to conduct heat or ectricity, they are widely used as insulators. Majority of these plastics are high-density plastics. Low-density plastics on the other hand lead to flooding. This is so because thin plastic fills the ground, thus no water percolation in the ground. Thin plastics harbor water that is breeding grounds for harmful insects like mosquitoes.
Thin plastics have some advantage because they are very cheap and they are produced fast. Plastics both high and low-density have general benefits to man and they include, flexbility. Tailoring plastics is easy thus attaining many different forms and shapes of products. Plastics have lightweight thus excellent for transporting purposes. This leads to reduced fuel consumption. When well kept, plastics are durable because they do not rust nor rust. Plastics are excellent building materials because they are resistant to water and chemical damage. Medical equipments and foodstuffs are packaged using plastics due to cleanliness of plastics. Plastics contain chemical compounds that are harmful to human body, thus, they are not ideal for food covering. An alternative plastic like bio-plastics solves this problem.
Scientists are researching on a new form of plastic called bio-plastic made from plant polymers. The advantage of this plastic is that microorganisms have the ability of degrading it. Bio-plastic are friendly to the environment thus it has no issues of filling the soil. Bio-plastics are also the ideal plastics because they have no harmful effects to the body due to chemicals present in the synthetic plastics. With these facts in place, an individual must decide which plastics to use/avoid depending on activity on hand.
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Plastic Pollution and the Plight of the Planet
By negligently discarding plastic, especially plastic water bottles, fishing gear and plastic bags, people are unknowingly causing the deaths of millions of mammals, fish, birds and reptiles every year.
We defile the face of the earth with plastic refuse. Since the invention of plastic earlier this century, it has become a popular material used in a wide variety of unique and innovative applications. Plastic is used to make, or wrap around, many of the items we buy or use. The problem comes when we no longer want these items and how we dispose of them, particularly the throwaway plastic material used in wrapping or packaging. Plastic is handy, lightweight and easily discarded. Too easily discarded.
Plastics are not themselves the problem. They are useful materials which can be produced with relatively little damage to the environment. The problem is the excessive use of plastics in one-time applications together with careless disposal.
Take a look around you. Plastic bags can readily be seen hanging from the branches of trees, flying about on windy days, settled amongst grasses and floating on streams. They clog up drains causing water and sewage to overflow and become the breeding grounds of germs and bacteria that spread disease.
Plastics are utilized because they are easy and inexpensive to manufacture, strong and durable. Unfortunately these same useful qualities make plastic an overwhelming pollution problem. Inferior quality and low cost means plastic is readily discarded. Plastics take around 300 years to photo degrade. Plastics long life assures it survival in the environment for extended periods where it can do great harm. Because plastic does not easily decompose and requires high energy ultra-violet light to break down, the volume of plastic waste in the world?s oceans is steadily increasing.
Plastic is now found in virtually all the oceans and rivers of the world, even the most remote and once pristine.
American oceanographer Charles Moore says the amount of plastic pollution in the worlds oceans is so extensive it?s beyond cleaning up. A toxic plastic ?graveyard? double the size of Texas swirls in the waters of the Pacific between San Francisco and Hawaii. There his crew found that the water contained over 40 parts of plastic for every part plankton, with a fivefold increase in the amount of plastic between 1997 and 2007.
Annually approximately 500 billion plastic bags are used worldwide. That is an unconscionable amount of waste, so much that more than one million bags are used every minute and their impact on the planet is devastating. Plastic bags are only part of the problem. America alone, yearly produces in excess of 800,000 tons of plastic bottle pollution. World-wide our precious planet is defaced and poisoned with more than 100 million tons of plastic pollution annually.
According to the California Costal Commission, over 80% of refuse within waterways, most of it being plastic, originates on land rather than coming from boats.
Plastic affects marine wildlife in deadly ways: entangling creatures and by being consumed.
Turtles are particularly devastated by plastic pollution. All seven of the world\'s turtle species are already endangered or threatened for a multitude of reasons. Turtles become entangled in plastic fishing nets, and many sea turtles have been found dead with plastic garbage bags in their stomachs. Studies indicate turtles mistake these floating semi-transparent bags for jellyfish and eat them. The turtles die an inhumane death from choking or from being unable to eat. A dead turtle found off the coast Hawaii was found to have more than 1000 pieces of plastic in its stomach including part of a comb, a toy truck wheel and lank of nylon rope.
There is great environmental concern about the effect of plastic trash on all marine mammals. These elegant creatures are already under threat for a variety of other reasons: e.g. seal and whale populations have been decimated by unregulated hunting. A recent study concluded that in excess of 100,000 marine mammals die needlessly each year from the deadly effects of plastic pollution.
World-wide over 100 bird species are known to ingest plastic particles. This includes 36 species found off the coast of South Africa. A recent study of blue petrel hatchlings at South Africa\'s remote Marion Island showed that 90% of the chicks examined had plastic in their digestive systems, apparently fed to them accidentally by their parents. South African seabirds are among the worst affected in the world. Plastics remain in the bird?s stomachs, impeding digestion and causing starvation.
Scientific studies are not conclusive about how much plastic birds and fish are consuming, however scientist agree that plastic in seafood is likely to be harmful for people. Plastic is compared with better understood toxic materials such as mercury. Plastic acts like a sponge when in contact with poisons such as PCBs, concentrating them at levels that are millions of time more than in seawater.
The ingredients in plastic have been linked to cancer and reproductive abnormalities. Bisphenol A, found in plastic water bottles, has been shown to produce cancer in lab rats, to disrupt hormone levels and is associated with diabetes and obesity.
Scientists also voice concerns that the massive swirls of floating plastic could contribute to global warming by creating a dense shade canopy that makes it difficult for plankton to grow.
"When you defile the pleasant streams and the wild bird\'s abiding place, you massacre a million dreams and cast your spittle in God\'s face." ~ John Drinkwater
Let?s look at a few different ways where ?Together We Can Make A Difference?.
The crisis of plastic pollution demands urgent study and action. Businesses should be encouraged to reduce the amount of plastic used in packaging and to re-cycle.
Plastic wrapping and bags should be required to carry a warning label advising of the dangers of plastic pollution and shoppers should be encouraged to use eco-friendly shopping bags of organic, natural materials or recycled plastic fibers. Tell this to our law makers. The situation only continues to worsen. We must act now!
When a tax levy was imposed on plastic bags in Ireland, usage dropped by 90 percent. Several other countries have already banned the use of plastic bags with significant impact. America must follow their example. Support re-cycling programs and promote environmental awareness in your local community. Be pro-active in asking governments to make changes and consumers to re-think their attitudes. Purchase products requiring less plastic packaging and inform store management why you are doing so. We can speak with a loud voice when we speak with our ?dollars?.
Choose to drink tap or carbon filtered water from a glass lined reusable container. If you do purchase plastic bottled, dispose to the container properly. Recycle.
With the increase in environmental awareness, it has become obvious that there is more that we can do to create a sustainable society. If everyone of us would take a few tiny steps, make a few different choices and consciously consider our impact on the planet, there might be a way to restore the world to its original beauty and resources.
Join us in protecting the diversity and quality of our environment. We can all contribute to a healthier, greener world.
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We defile the face of the earth with plastic refuse. Since the invention of plastic earlier this century, it has become a popular material used in a wide variety of unique and innovative applications. Plastic is used to make, or wrap around, many of the items we buy or use. The problem comes when we no longer want these items and how we dispose of them, particularly the throwaway plastic material used in wrapping or packaging. Plastic is handy, lightweight and easily discarded. Too easily discarded.
Plastics are not themselves the problem. They are useful materials which can be produced with relatively little damage to the environment. The problem is the excessive use of plastics in one-time applications together with careless disposal.
Take a look around you. Plastic bags can readily be seen hanging from the branches of trees, flying about on windy days, settled amongst grasses and floating on streams. They clog up drains causing water and sewage to overflow and become the breeding grounds of germs and bacteria that spread disease.
Plastics are utilized because they are easy and inexpensive to manufacture, strong and durable. Unfortunately these same useful qualities make plastic an overwhelming pollution problem. Inferior quality and low cost means plastic is readily discarded. Plastics take around 300 years to photo degrade. Plastics long life assures it survival in the environment for extended periods where it can do great harm. Because plastic does not easily decompose and requires high energy ultra-violet light to break down, the volume of plastic waste in the world?s oceans is steadily increasing.
Plastic is now found in virtually all the oceans and rivers of the world, even the most remote and once pristine.
American oceanographer Charles Moore says the amount of plastic pollution in the worlds oceans is so extensive it?s beyond cleaning up. A toxic plastic ?graveyard? double the size of Texas swirls in the waters of the Pacific between San Francisco and Hawaii. There his crew found that the water contained over 40 parts of plastic for every part plankton, with a fivefold increase in the amount of plastic between 1997 and 2007.
Annually approximately 500 billion plastic bags are used worldwide. That is an unconscionable amount of waste, so much that more than one million bags are used every minute and their impact on the planet is devastating. Plastic bags are only part of the problem. America alone, yearly produces in excess of 800,000 tons of plastic bottle pollution. World-wide our precious planet is defaced and poisoned with more than 100 million tons of plastic pollution annually.
According to the California Costal Commission, over 80% of refuse within waterways, most of it being plastic, originates on land rather than coming from boats.
Plastic affects marine wildlife in deadly ways: entangling creatures and by being consumed.
Turtles are particularly devastated by plastic pollution. All seven of the world\'s turtle species are already endangered or threatened for a multitude of reasons. Turtles become entangled in plastic fishing nets, and many sea turtles have been found dead with plastic garbage bags in their stomachs. Studies indicate turtles mistake these floating semi-transparent bags for jellyfish and eat them. The turtles die an inhumane death from choking or from being unable to eat. A dead turtle found off the coast Hawaii was found to have more than 1000 pieces of plastic in its stomach including part of a comb, a toy truck wheel and lank of nylon rope.
There is great environmental concern about the effect of plastic trash on all marine mammals. These elegant creatures are already under threat for a variety of other reasons: e.g. seal and whale populations have been decimated by unregulated hunting. A recent study concluded that in excess of 100,000 marine mammals die needlessly each year from the deadly effects of plastic pollution.
World-wide over 100 bird species are known to ingest plastic particles. This includes 36 species found off the coast of South Africa. A recent study of blue petrel hatchlings at South Africa\'s remote Marion Island showed that 90% of the chicks examined had plastic in their digestive systems, apparently fed to them accidentally by their parents. South African seabirds are among the worst affected in the world. Plastics remain in the bird?s stomachs, impeding digestion and causing starvation.
Scientific studies are not conclusive about how much plastic birds and fish are consuming, however scientist agree that plastic in seafood is likely to be harmful for people. Plastic is compared with better understood toxic materials such as mercury. Plastic acts like a sponge when in contact with poisons such as PCBs, concentrating them at levels that are millions of time more than in seawater.
The ingredients in plastic have been linked to cancer and reproductive abnormalities. Bisphenol A, found in plastic water bottles, has been shown to produce cancer in lab rats, to disrupt hormone levels and is associated with diabetes and obesity.
Scientists also voice concerns that the massive swirls of floating plastic could contribute to global warming by creating a dense shade canopy that makes it difficult for plankton to grow.
"When you defile the pleasant streams and the wild bird\'s abiding place, you massacre a million dreams and cast your spittle in God\'s face." ~ John Drinkwater
Let?s look at a few different ways where ?Together We Can Make A Difference?.
The crisis of plastic pollution demands urgent study and action. Businesses should be encouraged to reduce the amount of plastic used in packaging and to re-cycle.
Plastic wrapping and bags should be required to carry a warning label advising of the dangers of plastic pollution and shoppers should be encouraged to use eco-friendly shopping bags of organic, natural materials or recycled plastic fibers. Tell this to our law makers. The situation only continues to worsen. We must act now!
When a tax levy was imposed on plastic bags in Ireland, usage dropped by 90 percent. Several other countries have already banned the use of plastic bags with significant impact. America must follow their example. Support re-cycling programs and promote environmental awareness in your local community. Be pro-active in asking governments to make changes and consumers to re-think their attitudes. Purchase products requiring less plastic packaging and inform store management why you are doing so. We can speak with a loud voice when we speak with our ?dollars?.
Choose to drink tap or carbon filtered water from a glass lined reusable container. If you do purchase plastic bottled, dispose to the container properly. Recycle.
With the increase in environmental awareness, it has become obvious that there is more that we can do to create a sustainable society. If everyone of us would take a few tiny steps, make a few different choices and consciously consider our impact on the planet, there might be a way to restore the world to its original beauty and resources.
Join us in protecting the diversity and quality of our environment. We can all contribute to a healthier, greener world.
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Telles Customer Receives 2010 Greener Package Award
Telles™, the joint venture between Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX) and Archer Daniels Midland Company, announced that Ball Innovations, a business unit of Ball Horticultural Company, received a 2010 Greener Package Award for its SoilWrap® plantable container made with Mirel™ bioplastic. In addition, both Mirel and SoilWrap are listed on the USDA Biopreferred program, which designates biobased products that are preferred for purchase by Federal agencies and their contractors.
Made with Mirel, SoilWrap is a biobased, plantable, biodegradable alternative to petroleum-based plastic plant pots. In addition to eliminating waste, internal and commercial grower trials have shown that the superior drainage and gas exchange permitted by the bottomless SoilWrap design allows many species of plants to grow more quickly than in conventional pots. Mirel also provides a more durable container than other natural fiber pots and its physical properties allow it to be easily printed with brand messaging and UPC barcodes for attractive on-shelf appearance.
The second annual Greener Package Awards were sponsored by Summit Publishing’s GreenerPackage.com. The program aims to recognize the consumer packaged goods companies, suppliers and individuals that have helped move the packaging community toward greater sustainability throughout the year.
“SoilWrap is a prime example of a product that not only leverages Mirel’s ability to biodegrade in soil and also provides added convenience and value to the consumer,” said Robert Engle, Telles general manager. “We are thrilled to be recognized with our partner Ball for developing innovative packaging that meets a significant need in the horticulture market. Mirel-based bioplastics continue to be introduced across a number of industries, from packaging to consumer goods, to meet the growing demand for reducing packaging and waste sent to landfills.”
“We are in an industry that is by nature focused on the environment, so bringing a product to market that decreases waste and offers superior performance is a huge win for us,” said Greg Trabka, product development manager, Ball Horticultural Company. “When developing SoilWrap, Ball recognized the need for a bioplastic resin that responded to the issue of unnecessary waste, maintained its performance integrity through the production cycle to the retail shelf, and met environmental certification standards. Mirel was the only biobased, biodegradable offering that met all of our business needs and we look forward to growing our relationship with Telles on future product endeavors.”
Ball plans to increase SoilWrap distribution through its grower customers in North America and to independent garden centers and mass market retailers beginning in spring 2011. SoilWrap is available in a 3.5 inch design and the company plans to produce a 4.5 inch product.
SoilWrap and the rest of the 2010 class of Greener Package Award winners will be on display in the The Showcase of Packaging Innovations® at Pack Expo International 2010, taking place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
About Mirel Bioplastics
Mirel is a family of bioplastic materials that have physical properties comparable to petroleum-based resins, yet are biobased and biodegradable in natural soil and water environments, in home composting systems, and in industrial composting facilities where such facilities are available. The rate and extent of Mirel’s biodegradability will depend on the size and shape of the articles made from it. However, like nearly all bioplastics and organic matter, Mirel is not designed to biodegrade in conventional landfills.
About Metabolix
Founded in 1992, Metabolix, Inc. is an innovation-driven bioscience company focused on providing sustainable solutions for the world’s needs for plastics, chemicals and energy. The Company is taking a systems approach, from gene to end product, integrating sophisticated biotechnology with advanced industrial practice. Metabolix is now developing and commercializing Mirel™, a family of high performance bioplastics which are biobased and biodegradable alternatives to many petroleum based plastics. Metabolix is also developing a proprietary platform technology for co-producing plastics, chemicals and energy, from crops such as switchgrass, oilseeds and sugarcane.
About Ball Horticultural Company
Ball Horticultural Company is an internationally renowned breeder, producer and wholesale distributor of ornamental plants. A family-owned business since it was founded in 1905, Ball has introduced many innovative, award-winning varieties to the world of horticulture, including the Wave® petunia family and Super Elfin® impatiens. Ball is committed to sustainable practices and has highlighted its green accomplishments in its “Sustainability Report.” The company has worldwide production, sales and marketing through its many subsidiaries on six continents. For further information, log on to ballhort.com.
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding expectations for Mirel market demand, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated and are detailed in Metabolix\'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Metabolix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.
Mirel Bioplastics
Made with Mirel, SoilWrap is a biobased, plantable, biodegradable alternative to petroleum-based plastic plant pots. In addition to eliminating waste, internal and commercial grower trials have shown that the superior drainage and gas exchange permitted by the bottomless SoilWrap design allows many species of plants to grow more quickly than in conventional pots. Mirel also provides a more durable container than other natural fiber pots and its physical properties allow it to be easily printed with brand messaging and UPC barcodes for attractive on-shelf appearance.
The second annual Greener Package Awards were sponsored by Summit Publishing’s GreenerPackage.com. The program aims to recognize the consumer packaged goods companies, suppliers and individuals that have helped move the packaging community toward greater sustainability throughout the year.
“SoilWrap is a prime example of a product that not only leverages Mirel’s ability to biodegrade in soil and also provides added convenience and value to the consumer,” said Robert Engle, Telles general manager. “We are thrilled to be recognized with our partner Ball for developing innovative packaging that meets a significant need in the horticulture market. Mirel-based bioplastics continue to be introduced across a number of industries, from packaging to consumer goods, to meet the growing demand for reducing packaging and waste sent to landfills.”
“We are in an industry that is by nature focused on the environment, so bringing a product to market that decreases waste and offers superior performance is a huge win for us,” said Greg Trabka, product development manager, Ball Horticultural Company. “When developing SoilWrap, Ball recognized the need for a bioplastic resin that responded to the issue of unnecessary waste, maintained its performance integrity through the production cycle to the retail shelf, and met environmental certification standards. Mirel was the only biobased, biodegradable offering that met all of our business needs and we look forward to growing our relationship with Telles on future product endeavors.”
Ball plans to increase SoilWrap distribution through its grower customers in North America and to independent garden centers and mass market retailers beginning in spring 2011. SoilWrap is available in a 3.5 inch design and the company plans to produce a 4.5 inch product.
SoilWrap and the rest of the 2010 class of Greener Package Award winners will be on display in the The Showcase of Packaging Innovations® at Pack Expo International 2010, taking place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
About Mirel Bioplastics
Mirel is a family of bioplastic materials that have physical properties comparable to petroleum-based resins, yet are biobased and biodegradable in natural soil and water environments, in home composting systems, and in industrial composting facilities where such facilities are available. The rate and extent of Mirel’s biodegradability will depend on the size and shape of the articles made from it. However, like nearly all bioplastics and organic matter, Mirel is not designed to biodegrade in conventional landfills.
About Metabolix
Founded in 1992, Metabolix, Inc. is an innovation-driven bioscience company focused on providing sustainable solutions for the world’s needs for plastics, chemicals and energy. The Company is taking a systems approach, from gene to end product, integrating sophisticated biotechnology with advanced industrial practice. Metabolix is now developing and commercializing Mirel™, a family of high performance bioplastics which are biobased and biodegradable alternatives to many petroleum based plastics. Metabolix is also developing a proprietary platform technology for co-producing plastics, chemicals and energy, from crops such as switchgrass, oilseeds and sugarcane.
About Ball Horticultural Company
Ball Horticultural Company is an internationally renowned breeder, producer and wholesale distributor of ornamental plants. A family-owned business since it was founded in 1905, Ball has introduced many innovative, award-winning varieties to the world of horticulture, including the Wave® petunia family and Super Elfin® impatiens. Ball is committed to sustainable practices and has highlighted its green accomplishments in its “Sustainability Report.” The company has worldwide production, sales and marketing through its many subsidiaries on six continents. For further information, log on to ballhort.com.
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding expectations for Mirel market demand, constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated and are detailed in Metabolix\'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Metabolix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.
Mirel Bioplastics
Ecolab's ProTec System Earns 2010 German Packaging Award
Ecolab Inc. announced that its newly launched ProTec storage system recently won the 2010 German Packaging Award in the transport category. The award, sponsored by the German Packaging Institute, was announced on September 27 at FachPack, a trade fair for packaging solutions in Nuremberg, Germany. This year's award placed special emphasis on sustainability and efficiency factors in which ProTec excelled.
ProTec is a sustainable and efficient transport and storage container for liquid detergents. It includes a 200-litre drum with an integrated drip tray; if the drum inside leaks, the patent-pending ProTec container collects the spilled liquid.
As a 100 percent closed system, ProTec helps eliminate human exposure to spilled liquids. Integrated suction lances further reduce exposure to chemicals and machinery, and complete drum changes can take as little as thirty seconds. Finally, empty drums are cleaned and re-used by Ecolab, further reducing the company's carbon footprint by reducing the need to purchase further plastics to create new drums.
ProTec is suitable for various applications including warewashing and in building cleaning environments such as canteens, hospitals, airports, supermarkets and offices. It will be widely available to Ecolab's European customers in the spring of 2011.
With sales of $6 billion and more than 26,000 associates, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab delivers comprehensive programs and services to foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than 160 countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com.
Ecolab Inc.
ProTec is a sustainable and efficient transport and storage container for liquid detergents. It includes a 200-litre drum with an integrated drip tray; if the drum inside leaks, the patent-pending ProTec container collects the spilled liquid.
As a 100 percent closed system, ProTec helps eliminate human exposure to spilled liquids. Integrated suction lances further reduce exposure to chemicals and machinery, and complete drum changes can take as little as thirty seconds. Finally, empty drums are cleaned and re-used by Ecolab, further reducing the company's carbon footprint by reducing the need to purchase further plastics to create new drums.
ProTec is suitable for various applications including warewashing and in building cleaning environments such as canteens, hospitals, airports, supermarkets and offices. It will be widely available to Ecolab's European customers in the spring of 2011.
With sales of $6 billion and more than 26,000 associates, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab delivers comprehensive programs and services to foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than 160 countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com.
Ecolab Inc.
New dimension: Infrared dryer for 3.500 kg/h PET bottle flakes realized
The impressive throughput rate of 3,500 kg/h PET bottle flakes is the characteristic of the largest infrared drum (IRD) ever realized which was delivered by KREYENBORG PLANT TECHNOLOGY in the first half of 2010. The IRD with the remarkable dimensions of 2,500 mm drum diameter and 5,400 mm drum length, with 540 kW of installed radiator output, opens up new dimensions for the processing of recycled PET bottles.
The large machine is designed to dry PET bottle flakes with a bulk density of about 0.35 kg/dm ³, from max. 1 % initial moisture to < 0.05% and to crystallize it at the same time. It is important for these applications to achieve a homogeneous residual moisture of the flakes. In practice this can be subject to significant variations due to the treatment process and the storage of the material. Due to the short residence time of 10-15 minutes, there is significantly less material in the drying process than in conventional systems. This typical advantage of the IRD is of immense help, as no bulky drying vessels are needed - particularly at large throughput rates combined with the low bulk density of the flakes.
With the infrared drying technology KREYENBORG PLANT TECHNOLOGY is present on the market since 2005. They offer machine sizes from 20 – 4,000 kg/h throughput rates, both in continuous and batch operation.
KREYENBORG Plant Technology GmbH & Co. KG
The large machine is designed to dry PET bottle flakes with a bulk density of about 0.35 kg/dm ³, from max. 1 % initial moisture to < 0.05% and to crystallize it at the same time. It is important for these applications to achieve a homogeneous residual moisture of the flakes. In practice this can be subject to significant variations due to the treatment process and the storage of the material. Due to the short residence time of 10-15 minutes, there is significantly less material in the drying process than in conventional systems. This typical advantage of the IRD is of immense help, as no bulky drying vessels are needed - particularly at large throughput rates combined with the low bulk density of the flakes.
With the infrared drying technology KREYENBORG PLANT TECHNOLOGY is present on the market since 2005. They offer machine sizes from 20 – 4,000 kg/h throughput rates, both in continuous and batch operation.
KREYENBORG Plant Technology GmbH & Co. KG
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Georg Fischer expanding new Beijing pipe plant
Plastic pipe maker Georg Fischer Piping Systems has opened a plant in Beijing to tap what it said is demand for higher-quality building components, as it saw sales growth there rise 45 percent in the first half of the year.
The Schaffhausen, Switzerland-based firm said the 58 million Chinese yuan ($8.7 million) Beijing factory has the capacity to make 20,000 kilometers of pipe annually. China is now its largest market, the company said.
The investment came as the firm announced a partnership in September with Dow Chemical Co. to promote a new Chinese national standard for polyethylene raised-temperature-resistance pipe for hot and cold water applications.
That new standard will create opportunities because it will “carve out a high performance segment” in China’s existing pipe market and increase regulatory standards, the company said. The two firms plan a series of technical seminars across China targeting designers, testing bodies and others.
As China has sought to upgrade its water and gas piping systems, and consumers pushed for more reliable systems, China accounted for 14 percent of GF Piping Systems total sales in 2009, and that is likely to be “significantly more” in 2010, said Pietro Lori, president of GF Piping, in a statement.
The piping systems unit had 2009 sales of 1.06 billion Swiss francs ($1.09 billion), down 13 percent from 2008, as the company implemented restructuring and cost cutting programs. First half 2010 sales in the unit were 584 million Swiss francs ($603.0 million).
Lori said he expects the 16,700 square meter Beijing factory to be at high capacity utilization rates within two years.
It will open with two extrusion lines, with plans to add additional lines to boost capacity to 80,000 kilometers of pipe annually, likely within one year of finishing the initial phase of investment, the company said. That initial phase is expected to be complete in August 2011.
The factory employs 60 now with plans to add another 100 by the end of the initial phase.
The Beijing factory will make building technology systems for hot and cold water installations, along with heating and geothermal systems. It will also make fittings, valves, instrumentation and control technology, and will have an on-site training facility.
The factory gives GF Piping 12 factories in Asia, doubling its footprint there in the last five years, the company said. It opened a manufacturing operation in India last year, and one in Malaysia in 2008.
Source: http://plasticsnews.com
The Schaffhausen, Switzerland-based firm said the 58 million Chinese yuan ($8.7 million) Beijing factory has the capacity to make 20,000 kilometers of pipe annually. China is now its largest market, the company said.
The investment came as the firm announced a partnership in September with Dow Chemical Co. to promote a new Chinese national standard for polyethylene raised-temperature-resistance pipe for hot and cold water applications.
That new standard will create opportunities because it will “carve out a high performance segment” in China’s existing pipe market and increase regulatory standards, the company said. The two firms plan a series of technical seminars across China targeting designers, testing bodies and others.
As China has sought to upgrade its water and gas piping systems, and consumers pushed for more reliable systems, China accounted for 14 percent of GF Piping Systems total sales in 2009, and that is likely to be “significantly more” in 2010, said Pietro Lori, president of GF Piping, in a statement.
The piping systems unit had 2009 sales of 1.06 billion Swiss francs ($1.09 billion), down 13 percent from 2008, as the company implemented restructuring and cost cutting programs. First half 2010 sales in the unit were 584 million Swiss francs ($603.0 million).
Lori said he expects the 16,700 square meter Beijing factory to be at high capacity utilization rates within two years.
It will open with two extrusion lines, with plans to add additional lines to boost capacity to 80,000 kilometers of pipe annually, likely within one year of finishing the initial phase of investment, the company said. That initial phase is expected to be complete in August 2011.
The factory employs 60 now with plans to add another 100 by the end of the initial phase.
The Beijing factory will make building technology systems for hot and cold water installations, along with heating and geothermal systems. It will also make fittings, valves, instrumentation and control technology, and will have an on-site training facility.
The factory gives GF Piping 12 factories in Asia, doubling its footprint there in the last five years, the company said. It opened a manufacturing operation in India last year, and one in Malaysia in 2008.
Source: http://plasticsnews.com
Friday, October 8, 2010
BASF's activities are concentrated in styrenics
Under the name BASF STYROLUTION the future will combine their business with styrene plastics. This is the company's business with styrene monomer (SM), polystyrene (PS), acrylic butadiene styrene (ABS), Styrolbutadiencopolymere (SBC) and other styrene-based copolymers spin off and place into separate companies. The global business with polystyrene foam remains within BASF. This also applies for the necessary for their production SM and PS capacity in Ludwigshafen.
The restructuring is designed to 1 January 2011 for completion. The name STYROLUTON will then take a leading position in the styrene plastic industries, BASF.
Dr. Martin Brudermüller for the plastics business of competent BASF Board. "The creation of STYROLUTION is another step in the implementation of BASF\'s strategy for the styrene plastics, it is the right measure to our worldwide activities in this area permanently and better compared to more volatile demand to position a high pressure on margins and intense competition in the industry. STYROLUTION is because of their advanced technology, its excellent product portfolio and its clear focus on becoming a preferred supplier to customers around the world. At the same time we remain open to further strategic options. "
BASF will contribute its business with styrene plastics at locations in Germany (Ludwigshafen, Black Heath), Belgium (Antwerp), Korea (Ulsan), India (Dahej) and Mexico (Altamira) in STYROLUTION. Separate companies are set up in other countries such as USA, Italy or China, where BASF has more styrenic activities, such as marketing and sales.
BASF currently employs approximately 1460 employees in its styrenic business and achieved 2009 sales of approximately 2.5 billion €. How BASF tells during the restructuring, the proper care of their customers is ensured.
Styrene plastics are used mainly in home and office, electrical and communication equipment and packaging. Styrene copolymers are thermoplastics based on the monomers styrene and acrylonitrile. They are used as materials in a variety of automotive and electronic industries as well as many articles of everyday use.
The restructuring is designed to 1 January 2011 for completion. The name STYROLUTON will then take a leading position in the styrene plastic industries, BASF.
Dr. Martin Brudermüller for the plastics business of competent BASF Board. "The creation of STYROLUTION is another step in the implementation of BASF\'s strategy for the styrene plastics, it is the right measure to our worldwide activities in this area permanently and better compared to more volatile demand to position a high pressure on margins and intense competition in the industry. STYROLUTION is because of their advanced technology, its excellent product portfolio and its clear focus on becoming a preferred supplier to customers around the world. At the same time we remain open to further strategic options. "
BASF will contribute its business with styrene plastics at locations in Germany (Ludwigshafen, Black Heath), Belgium (Antwerp), Korea (Ulsan), India (Dahej) and Mexico (Altamira) in STYROLUTION. Separate companies are set up in other countries such as USA, Italy or China, where BASF has more styrenic activities, such as marketing and sales.
BASF currently employs approximately 1460 employees in its styrenic business and achieved 2009 sales of approximately 2.5 billion €. How BASF tells during the restructuring, the proper care of their customers is ensured.
Styrene plastics are used mainly in home and office, electrical and communication equipment and packaging. Styrene copolymers are thermoplastics based on the monomers styrene and acrylonitrile. They are used as materials in a variety of automotive and electronic industries as well as many articles of everyday use.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Assocomaplast celebrates its 50 years
Assocomaplast - Italian plastics and rubber processing machinery and molds manufacturers' association - reached its 50th anniversary, as it was founded in Milan on September 28, 1960.
The association - Which now has 143 active members representing, around 90% of the Italian sector's turnover - was started by a group of companies 8, further joined by many other plastics and rubber processing machinery and auxiliary equipment manufacturers.
Shortly after, Assocomaplast, together with French and German national associations, promoted the creation of the Europe's association Euromap.
To celebrate its birthday, the association will organize a gala dinner on Saturday October 9, at the Museum of Science and Technology "Leonardo da Vinci" in Milan. The location is not casual: as a matter of fact, the Museum hosts a section devoted to plastics and rubber, that was inaugurated some years ago, confirming the essential contribution provided even by Italian scientists to the development of plastics applications.
On the occasion of the celebration, the founders and other personalities who have been working over these 50 years and strength to sustain the association's activity will be awarded a special prize for their long-lasting commitment in the sector.
Assocomaplast
The association - Which now has 143 active members representing, around 90% of the Italian sector's turnover - was started by a group of companies 8, further joined by many other plastics and rubber processing machinery and auxiliary equipment manufacturers.
Shortly after, Assocomaplast, together with French and German national associations, promoted the creation of the Europe's association Euromap.
To celebrate its birthday, the association will organize a gala dinner on Saturday October 9, at the Museum of Science and Technology "Leonardo da Vinci" in Milan. The location is not casual: as a matter of fact, the Museum hosts a section devoted to plastics and rubber, that was inaugurated some years ago, confirming the essential contribution provided even by Italian scientists to the development of plastics applications.
On the occasion of the celebration, the founders and other personalities who have been working over these 50 years and strength to sustain the association's activity will be awarded a special prize for their long-lasting commitment in the sector.
Assocomaplast
BASF Polyurethane Network In China Will Be Expanded
Just in time for K 2010 EMS GRIVORY launched under the name "EMS Database material" a new, comprehensive database for the main products of the product families, Grivory, Grilamid, and Grilon Grilflex.
The database has been integrated into the website of EMS-Grivory and without access code in both German and English freely available. The comprehensive database containing the technical data from over 300 polyamide-specialties, which are used in diverse market segments and applications.
In addition to fast download technical data sheets and safety data sheets for the new Web tool allows for vendor information, a direct product comparison to easily find product, polymer groups and in-depth search for specific features, product features, applications, as well as by specific regulatory approvals. With a few mouse clicks, users can create search profiles and compare EMS-material data. The search results can be stored as required by the user on the local machine.
EMS-CHEMIE AG Business Unit EMS-Europe GRIVORY, Domat / Ems, Switzerland
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The database has been integrated into the website of EMS-Grivory and without access code in both German and English freely available. The comprehensive database containing the technical data from over 300 polyamide-specialties, which are used in diverse market segments and applications.
In addition to fast download technical data sheets and safety data sheets for the new Web tool allows for vendor information, a direct product comparison to easily find product, polymer groups and in-depth search for specific features, product features, applications, as well as by specific regulatory approvals. With a few mouse clicks, users can create search profiles and compare EMS-material data. The search results can be stored as required by the user on the local machine.
EMS-CHEMIE AG Business Unit EMS-Europe GRIVORY, Domat / Ems, Switzerland
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Friday, August 27, 2010
Plastic World Announced B2B Classified Magazine For World Plastic Industry
Plastic World has been finalized the layout of B2B classified magazine for world plastic industry which will launch in October 2010. So take the advantage of this opportunity and book advertisement before 30th September 2010 for advertise used machines, plastic goods, packaging films, second-hand machinery and more in B2B classified magazine.
However, you will also get the free distribution for following:
• To All Delegates of ORBITZ visiting K-2010, Dusseldorf, Germany (October-November 2010)
• Plastic show 2010, Baroda, India (December 2010)
• Plastivision 2010, Mumbai, India (January 2010)
Plastic World, India's global plastic marketplace plays an essential role to produce future business opportunities to all relevant plastic players in the industries all over the world. Plastic World is a leading B2B Plastic Portal and it helps to make appropriate decisions in the complex maze in a wide geography for the stakeholders by offering a B2B platform. It is a medium without physical boundaries and geographical barriers which would help companies’ lower costs, expand existing markets, reduce customer service time, create more collaborative relationships with trading partners, and most importantly, create new revenue opportunities.
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However, you will also get the free distribution for following:
• To All Delegates of ORBITZ visiting K-2010, Dusseldorf, Germany (October-November 2010)
• Plastic show 2010, Baroda, India (December 2010)
• Plastivision 2010, Mumbai, India (January 2010)
Plastic World, India's global plastic marketplace plays an essential role to produce future business opportunities to all relevant plastic players in the industries all over the world. Plastic World is a leading B2B Plastic Portal and it helps to make appropriate decisions in the complex maze in a wide geography for the stakeholders by offering a B2B platform. It is a medium without physical boundaries and geographical barriers which would help companies’ lower costs, expand existing markets, reduce customer service time, create more collaborative relationships with trading partners, and most importantly, create new revenue opportunities.
Details About Plastic Business and B2B Trade Portal Visit : Plastic Industry Updates | Plastic Business Offers | Plastic B2B Directory | Plastic Machinery Marketplace | Plastic Companies | Online Plastic Portal | Advanced E-Marketing | Plastic Exhibition
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Asian Petrochemicals Market - Shell Chemicals
Shell Chemicals announced the successful first turnaround at the CSPCL - "Nanhai" petrochemicals joint venture complex in Guangdong, China. Nanhai is a joint venture with China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC). The turnaround was completed while simultaneously carrying out the debottlenecking of an ethylene cracker and process units. Both were finished ahead of time and within budget.Debottlenecking the ethylene cracker, ethylene oxide/ethylene glycols, and styrene monomer/propylene oxide process units will improve the site\'s competiveness by increasing capacity and reducing unit costs. After the debottlenecking, the annual ethylene capacity went from 800 kilotonnes per annum to 950 ktpa, with total petrochemical production capacity at the plant increasing from 2.3 million tonnes to 2.7 million tonnes.
"Executing a turnaround and simultaneous debottlenecking project on thisscale, within budget and on time is impressive and highlights the robust working partnership between Shell and CNOOC," said Ben van Beurden, Executive Vice President, Shell Chemicals. "The decision to increase capacity at Nanhai supports the Shell strategy to grow selectively and to continue to remain a leader in the expanding Asian petrochemicals market."The debottlenecking project included construction of an eighth liquid cracking furnace for light and heavy feedstock. Four out of five derivative plants were debottlenecked by 10% to 30%. The planned turnaround took place in March and April this year. In addition to a broad range of planned maintenance activities, more than 1,000 pressure vessels were opened for statutory inspections. The project also included significant instrumentation work.
The CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Limited (CSPCL) is 50 per cent owned by Shell Nanhai BV, a Shell company, and 50 per cent owned by the CNOOC Petrochemicals Investment Company Limited. It began operations in January 2006 and supplies products primarily to Guangdong and the high consumption areas of China’s southeast coastal economic zones.
Nanhai Capacities:
Ethylene - 950,000 tonnes per annum
Propylene - 500,000 tpa
Butadiene - 165,000 tpa
Low Density Polyethylene - 250,000 tpa
High Density Polyethylene - 260,000 tpa
Polypropylene - 260,000 tpa
Mono-Ethylene Glycol - 350,000 tpa
Styrene Monomer - 640,000 tpa
Propylene Oxide - 290,000 tpa
Polyols - 170,000 tpa
Propylene Glycol - 60,000 tpa
Shell Chemicals
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
Benefits Of B2B Portal For Global Bussiness Oppertunity
First of all What is a B2B portal? Let's know that,
A B2B portal is a compilation of web pages where both big scale suppliers and buyers can list themselves to initiate business activities.
It acts like a support where sellers can show their product features, cost and the minimum order accepted to attract large scale wholesalers or traders globally.
At the same time, it also acts as a one stop solution for all the purchasers, dealers and wholesalers to source goods of their choice without going through any hassles. All that is needed is to register to a Online B2B portal and most of your business needs will be sorted. In today's time, a B2B portal has nearly become a necessity for any range of business as it help outs in dropping costs and mounting revenues.
B2B Manufacturers, Suppliers and Exporters :-
Manufacturers and suppliers of any kind of product or merchandise who register themselves on a b2b portal to give access to a wider consumer base are known as B2B manufacturers or suppliers. It does not necessarily mean that these providers commence selling only through such portal websites. These are producers and suppliers with already operating business units. By registering at a business to business portal however they obtain an access to international base of clients and have a chance to improve their business performance to a much larger extent.Online B2B marketplace has become a perfect place for all the respective buyers and sellers to meet and fulfill various trading purposes with minimum effort.
Similarly, b2b exporters are the suppliers or producers that engage in global supply of their products by getting leads through such a portal. For example, a supplier of plastic accessories could register and exhibit his products on a b2b portal and acquire overseas orders. He becomes a b2b exporter by delivering goods worldwide. You can find a listing of all the b2b exporters or suppliers in any of the online. You just need to hunt for the product that you are looking for. These directories are normally designed alphabetically and are very easy to operate.
Now a days more and more business owners are doing business through such as it not only gives a better consumer base but also boosts efficiency and revenues in short span of time. Companies also get a one up by registering with a b2b portal before their opponents do so as they would be more widely known than others in the international marketplace. A b2b portal has therefore become vital device for the growth of every kind of business.
Plastic-World.in is the fast growing top indian plastic portal. This plastic business to business portal becomes the professional business platform for all who are engaged into import-export trade, Indian exporters, manufacturers and suppliers of plastics and allied industry.Plastic World Offers B2B Trading Leads, Selling and Buying Leads, Import Export Trade Leads and also Global B2B Directory helping B2B Online TradingDistributors.
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