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Future Packaging - new product launch New Print Wiz - security tape dispenser
Future Packaging have launched a new product - the amazing Print Wiz.
Print your own tape on demand whenever and wherever its required.
Major pipe producers are investing in high efficiency QuickSwitch system from KraussMaffei Berstorff
Munich, July, 20 2011 – Pipe producers are facing unrelenting pressure to keep prices low and to meet customers’ needs for supply flexibility.
Plastics Research News
Creating Plastic from Beef Carcasses -
Using the throwaway parts of beef carcasses, Bressler, an associate professor in the University of Alberta’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science has collaborated with industry, government and other researchers to forge cattle proteins into heavy-duty plastics that could soon be used in everything from car parts to CD cases.
BASF’s Port Elizabeth facility produces 50 millionth emissions control catalyst for automotive catalytic converters
Major operational milestone achieved by BASF – the global market leader for Mobile Emissions Catalysts. Products support cleaner air for a more sustainable future.
BASF played host
to countless visitors in the International Year of Chemistry.
The International Year of Chemistry (IYC) 2011, initiated by the United Nations, officially ends today with a closing event in Brussels.
The IYC has been a huge success for BASF. Worldwide, 100,000 people visited BASF sites and attended BASF-hosted and BASF-sponsored events.
ZANOGEN MACHINE KNIVES ACKNOWLEDGES WORLD AIDS DAY 01 DECEMBER 2011
Employees of Zanogen Machine Knives acknowledged World Aids Day on December 01, 2011 by joining hands in unity & having a minute’s silence at their workplace.
PlastiColors Celebrate 35 Years
PlastiColors in Sebenza, Johannesburg specializes in colour masterbatch and has developed tens of thousands of colours over the last 35 years.
Superior Blade and Grinding Services
Superior Blade Manufacturers and suppliers of an extensive range of blades, cutting sticks
and blade sharpening services at competitive prices with efficiency.
Reduce Packaging Costs
Take a load off your wrapping costs- Save up to 30% your cost per load. Litewrapper CL - One hand pallet wrapping system. Wrap a pallet with industry leading ergonomics in ONE minute. Eliminate wasteful and costly cores and boxes.
BASF creates new global business unit
· To advance battery activities for electromobility. New “Battery Materials” unit will integrate BASF’s cathode materials, electrolytes and next-generation
BASF - News
EU Commission approvesformation of joint venture Styrolution
- BASF and INEOS Industries to combine their global styrenics businesses
- Joint venture to be a leader in the global styrenics market
- Remedy relates to ABS production site in Spain
BASF offers a new solution
for phenol-free thermal receipt paper with Pergafast® 201
BASF provides a sustainable solution for Bisphenol A- and phenol-free thermal papers.
Every thermal paper contains a color developer as a key component in a chemical system designed to produce an image or record upon the application of heat. For many years Bisphenol A (BPA) was widely used as a color developer ..
BASF - Safe on the Slopes with Neopolen E: Crash Mats for Winter Sports
Crash mats with a core of Neopolen® E provide greater safety on ski slopes and downhill runs this winter season. These mats made by the Austrian company Berger contain a specially-designed Neopolen E hollow chamber system.
BASF - Launch of high-performance UV absorber Tinuvin 1600
Tinuvin® 1600 is a novel UV absorber which provides extremely long-lasting UV protection to
high-performance thermoplastics.
BASF 3rd Quarter Report 2011
Download the BASF's 3rd Quarter Report 2011 from the Internet at the following link on October 27, 2011
SCHOTT Solar and BASF:
Photovoltaic double-glazing module with plastic pan made of Ultramid. At the Intersolar trade fair, SCHOTT Solar and BASF are presenting a new roof-integrated photovoltaic concept based on the SCHOTT ADVANCE Series. The concept employs only two parts: a specially developed, multi-functional pan made from the BASF resin Ultramid® B High Speed and a frameless double-glazed module from SCHOTT.
BASF News : New online-paintable body part
Grade Ultramid TOP 4000 in production at Mercedes.
The current T-model in the E-Class from Mercedes has a fuel filler flap made of
the new Ultramid® TOP 4000 from BASF.
PROPAK CAPE - NEWS - Packaging becoming lighter, less bulky and more resilient
Packaging is becoming lighter, less bulky and more resilient. As new technologies and new designs are developed, less and less material is needed for the same effect and purpose. The light weighting of packaging is helping to cut down on the waste of raw materials, reduce the weight to be transported and decrease CO2 emissions.
BASF - News
BASF establishes multimaterial lightweight composites team for development cooperation with the automotive industry.
In mid-2011 BASF has established a lightweight composites team.
The group focuses on the development of marketable materials and technologies that are suitable for manufacturing high-performance fiber-reinforced parts for automotive applications.
CHC Resources
Proud Distributors of Granzplast PVC Compounds in South Africa.
CHC Resources - CHC Polymerworld now distributors of a broad range of Granzplast PVC Compounds in South Africa for both flexible injection moulding & rigid Injection Moulding applications and flexible & rigid Extrusion applications.
K 2010:Strong upward tendency at BOY
“The K-show was very positive for BOY. According to Klaus Geimer, BOY’s Director of Sales & Marketing, “the number of visitors to our booth, the positive meetings and the resulting quotes and orders exceeded our high expectations. Visitors were clearly impressed with our booth design and product presentation”.
BASF at the Plastics trade fair Fakuma 2011: All-plastic wheel rims and more
Engineering plastics: specialties for various sectors / First all-plastic wheel rim suitable for high-volume production / Special show: High-performance materials for medical applications / Cooperation with machine manufacturer Arburg to improve flow and energy efficiency / Styrolution with wind-powered turbine made from Luran S / Polyurethanes and masterbatch preparations.
Daimler and4 BASF combine know-how in pioneering vehicle project
· Jointly developed smart forvision concept vehicle has world premiere at the 2011 International Motor Show in Frankfurt ·
“Best conditions for customer success”: New BASF Polyurethane System in Dubai
- Continuous expansion of market leadership - Tailor-made PU Solutions for customers in the Arabian Peninsula - Joint-venture with strong regional partner Kanoo On April 6, 2011, BASF opened its new Polyurethane (PU) Solutions System House in Dubai with an official ceremony. Long version of press release :
BASF launches Kids’ Lab experiments during National Science Week 1 - 5 Aug 2011
- 2011 is the International Year of Chemistry of which BASF is a global sponsor.
- BASF introduces learners to the importance of water resources.
BASF - Luvitec® - New copolymer for the manufacture of special membranes
Special membranes are needed wherever materials have to be separated from one another in a particularly gentle way, i.e. without the application of heat or chemicals. With thousands of tiny pores, they cleanse drinking water of bacteria or facilitate the concentration of juices. In dialysis, the special filters free human blood from toxins.
Highlights in Car Interiors Two polyurethane families
for aesthetic and haptic requirements. Chemists at BASF Polyurethanes GmbH have paved the way for elegant car interiors by developing two tailor-made polyurethane (PU) solutions, namely, Elastoskin®, the in-mould-coating (IMC) spray skin, and Elastollan®, the hard-phase-modified aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane...
BASF to build new dispersions plant in Durban, South Africa
- Strengthening BASF’s presence in South Africa
- Supporting the growing regional coating and construction industry
- New plant will be operational in 2012
BASF News GRAHAMSTOWN SCIENCE FESTIVAL:
4 – 10 MAY 2011
BASF sponsors the University of Pretoria’s Science Centre, Sci-Enza, to encourage South Africa’s youth to follow science-related careers.
Moving wind energy pictures - BASF releases two films on wind energy
Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 20, 2011 – Fascinating close-up views and animated graphics, extraordinary perspectives, and interesting information – these features distinguish two new BASF films on wind energy. They highlight the opportunities, benefits and challenges of wind power as one of the major climate-friendly sources of energy for the future.
Innovation that doesn’t wear out!
BASF Polyurethanes’ Pure Polyurea spray-on coating emanating from the leaders in Polyurea from Europe has recently become available in South Africa.
K 2010 - Trade fair clearly exceeds expectations / Exhibitors report of numerous contracts concluded
Strong impulses for further growth of the plastics and rubber industries: exceptionally strong willingness to invest among the over 220,000 trade visitors
BASF - Puzzling cutlery made of Ultramid from designers at ding3000 At the opening of the Plasitcs fair K 2010
BASF will be exhibiting JOIN cutlery made of Ultramid® A3EG6 FC plastic, a food contact-approved special polyamide. This high-quality plastic design cutlery is the creation of the design studio ding3000 in Hanover: It also serves as brain-teaser, conversation piece and table decoration.
Energy efficiency and resource conservation are the central themes of the special review at K 2010 “Visions in Polymers” – plastics open up new opportunities
Plastics and rubber stand for endless new applications with the power to inspire and fascinate. Most recently, the fact that plastics are exceptionally energy-efficient has been assuming an ever-more prominent role. Plastics are the key to resource-conserving technologies characterised by low materials consumption.
FUTURE PACKAGING & MACHINERY - LAUNCHES NEW PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SAFETY WEAR & CLEANING CHEMICALS DIVISION
The new division at Future Packaging & Machinery will be headed up by Bryan Jansen. Please view the products we are now keeping in stock...
INAUGURAL AFRIMOLD - INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR FOR MOLDMAKING AND TOOLING, DESIGN AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - A HIT WITH EXHIBITORS, VISITORS AND ORGANISERS
The recent three-day afrimold Exhibition at the Sandton Convention Centre achieved a distinguished debut in South Africa.
NAMPAK & PREMIER PACKAGING REACH AGREEMENT
Nampak have decided to close their Redibox division, which previously looked after all their various products in smaller quantities.
They have agreed that Premier Packaging (Pty)Ltd. would in future look after all their existing accounts...
CRODA POLYMER ADDITIVES : NEW SLIP CONCENTRATE FOR POLYESTER BASED POLYMERS
New additive reduces scratch & scuff marks
on the surface of PET bottles. Croda Polymer Additives has announced the launch of a new PET slip concentrate
under their Atmer™ tradename.
EXTRUDERS OF PVC EDGING
GWP Plastics based in Sebenza, plastic extruders of flexible, clear and
coloured PVC, LDPE, HDPE and PP tubing and profiles used in a wide variety
of applications, including bakkie windows, shower doors, windows and sliding
TURNING TRASH INTO CASH VERSATILE PLASTICS RECYCLING FROM NGR
Technimac (Pty)Ltd are the agents for NGR Recycling Machinery in Southern
Africa. NGR
are the world’s second largest manufacturer of plastic recycling machines...
New Range of PVC / Polypropylene Ointment Jars
Flex Tools offering Precision Tool and Die Making, Injection Moulding, blow Moulding are manufacturing a new range of PVC and Polyprop Ointment Jars in the following sizes :
50g, 100g, 150g, 200g. These plastic jars are available in clear, white and opaque with screw caps in various colors.
New appointment at MBSA
MBSA is proud to announce the appointment of Ané
de Heus as the new Technical Manager at MBSA. With over 13 years experience
and in-depth knowledge of the plastics industry, Ané will be a
valuable addition to the company and its customers.
Qualified with a B.Sc degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry and a B.Sc Hons
in Polymer Science as well as various diplomas and courses, Ané
is well suited to further MBSA’s advances in technical processes
and products.
"SIMPLY PRECISE."
PMS
Plastics announce -
BOY Germany have launched a smaller compact machine for precision Moulding
The above slogan best describes the new BOY XS injection moulding machine
with a clamping force of 100 kN. BOY, the specialist for injection moulding
machines with clamping forces below 1,000 kN, completes the lower range
of its product line with the BOY XS.
Name Change
Superior
Blade name change
As from the 1st May 2009, our name will be changing to SUPERIOR BLADE
AND GRINDING SERVICES AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS as we are now stocking a
huge variety of Industrial
Products, Tooling & Consumables. Visit our website for more information!
De Sa Industries increase production capacity
De Sa Industries (Pty)Ltd - toolmakers and injection moulders of a wide variety of plastic products
have increased their production capacity
by adding two 600 Ton injection moulding machines and one 750 Ton injection
moulding machine, allowing for moulding of larger plastic products.
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