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08/04/2017

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Consumer goods manufacturer Electrolux used twice as much recycled plastics last year as it did in 2014 by incorporating a total of 7400 tonnes into its products, according to its annual sustainability report. And the company has set itself the target of using 20 000 tonnes of recycled plastics by 2020.

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13/04/2015

ORLANDO, FLA. — Flextronics International Ltd. (Booth S34125) is officially launching Precision Plastics, a global injection tooling and manufacturing unit, as a part of its High Reliability Solutions business segment.The program, making its debut at NPE 2015, comprises four mold makers and

13/04/2015

ORLANDO, FLA. — What if robots ran a NASCAR pit crew? The answer to that question was on display at Wittmann Battenfeld Inc.’s exhibit at NPE 2015.Wittmann Battenfeld is becoming known for mind-blowing robotic demonstrations. At NPE 2012, a crew of robots played basketball.The

13/04/2015

Material Insights -- April 6, 2015 -- Solegear goes public, PET makers cry foul

07/10/2014

Material Insights - Oct. 6, 2014 - Materials are the hot topic at Global Plastics Summit

07/10/2014

Plastics News Now - Oct. 2, 2014 - Molder turns 80, bag fight rages on

01/08/2014

Material Insights - July 28, 2014 - Bio-based plastic companies receive grants

01/08/2014

China is not just a growing market, but also a rising competitor. With the nation’s endeavors to transition from a low-cost producer to a high value economy, Chinese companies are becoming more sophisticated and more active in developed markets through direct investments and acquisitions.

16/06/2014

You remember the types of rocks from geology class, right? Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic ... and plastiglomerates.If you haven't heard of plastiglomerates, you will soon.This comes up now as an offshoot of a problem that the plastics industry has been trying to deal with for years: marine

02/05/2014

British retail giant Marks & Spencer has launched Beach Clean Frisbees, a flying disc made from recycled plastic, some of which was collected on beaches on the United Kingdom.The Frisbees retail for 2.50 pounds ($4.21) each, with 50 pence (84 cents) from each sale going to the Marine

09/03/2014

Fiat Auto SpA is bringing the Alfa Romeo brand back to America in the form of the 4C, a carbon fiber-fitted sports car optimized for low weight and agility.The Italian-made 4C is slated to arrive in June to a few select U.S. dealers, with more models on the way in 2015, Plastics News sister

03/03/2014

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — After 2017, the auto industry will come to a halt in Australia.Toyota Australia's announcement that it will stop manufacturing in Australia by 2017 is the death knell for all mainstream auto manufacturing in the country, resulting in widespread job losses and potential