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Perfect fit for Aston Martin Racing

UK company Inrekor says its sandwich panel technology, in which JSP’s Arpro expanded polypropylene (EPP) forms the core and aluminium sheet provides the skin, is being used in Aston Martin Racing’s GT cars ...(more)

Poor fourth quarter leads to Wacker profit loss

Chemical company Wacker says 2011 Ebitda dropped 8% compared to 2010 because of a weak fourth quarter, especially in the semiconductor and solar divisions ... (more)

Uponor divests German pipe manufacturer

Uponor Deutschland is selling the Hewing OEM unit, based in Ochtrup, Germany, for €11.9m ... (more)

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Bemis closing two more film plants

Indorama planning integrated PET plant in India

Trelleborg divests French auto unit

Appeals court affirms Dow's victory in PE patent case

Rhodia and Avantium partner for bio-based polyamides

Prices turn upward after feedstock cost push

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Automotive Trelleborg divests French auto unit JCI results signal trouble for some European suppliers Webasto adds third PC glazing line		Bioplastics Rhodia and Avantium partner for bio-based polyamides ADM ending bioplastic venture with Metabolix API set to expand TPU and TPE production capacity
Companies Bemis closing two more film plants Indorama planning integrated PET plant in India Trelleborg divests French auto unit		Design Landmark Child-resistant packaging (1971) TomTom Go (2003) Adidas Teamgeist World Cup Football (2006)
Moulds & Dies Leroxid wins Euromold award for spark erodable ceramic Pekago invests in 1,500 tonne moulding unit Colines demonstrates 50-layer film production		Product Development Ahrend likes simplicity of plastics Gumsaver toothbrush takes shape IML wins at Brau Beviale
Recycling Deceuninck goes to Verpola for recycling equipment ‘Work together’ for 100% recovery of packaging Plastics industry launches litter action plan		Regulation Appeals court affirms Dow's victory in PE patent case Policy makers ignore the science of plasticisers Pipe firms suspected of price fixing in Hungary
Resin Prices LATEST: Resin prices rise in January ETPs: Downward price slide gathers pace Prices low in December		Injection moulding Wittmann Battenfeld expands Austria plant Skoda uses enhanced IMD on consoles Huf acquires extended gas injection licences
Packaging Bemis closing two more film plants Slimline bottle for sauce wows Petainer Coke invests in firms to accelerate bioplastics		Blow moulding Japan's Nissei ASB keys up on India EU initiative boosts mould manufacturing Krones launches new blow moulding machines
Construction Bayer tops off green homes with PU foam Profine enters Indian market with new plant Drutex expands PVC window profile plant		Extrusion New extruder for pipes from Battenfeld-Cincinnati Wavin opens its books to Mexichem Wavin rejects improved offer from Mexichem
Medical Gerresheimer invests €25m in Bavarian expansion Engel hosts UK medical conference Nolato expands medical moulding in Hungary		Materials Prices turn upward after feedstock cost push LATEST: Resin prices rise in January ETPs: Downward price slide gathers pace
Thermoforming UK plastics industry honours industry best Trelleborg plugs into thermoforming mould Classic lounge chair updated thanks to Solera-Thermoform		Electrical/Electronic LED light strips are rising stars Indesit to build new Polish plastic components plant Mass roll-out of smart meters
Machinery New extruder for pipes from Battenfeld-Cincinnati Swedish automotive part processors merge Global machinery demand growing 6% annually		Market data Mexico's plastics sector grew 10% in 2011 Global machinery demand growing 6% annually Careful optimism from IK members
Sustainability Mushroom roots spawn bio material PA additive helps performance Danone commits to bio-based materials		Processing Enhanced mono-sandwich process lowers cost Rotoflex Project announces new developments Interfoam postpones share offering due to economic conditions

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