In this issue

There is no denying that CHINAPLAS has got what it takes to be the world’s biggest exhibition for the plastics industry. Each year,this exhibition grows in size and scale, not to mention in terms of identifying the trends– both present and future – in this dynamic industry. I’m sure many visitors were not disappointed as each year, many changes take place in this event.
This issue carries a Special Supplement of another major exhibition in Asia – InterPlas Thailand. Part of the bigger Manufacturing Expo, this annual plastics trade show has been bringing Southeast Asian manufacturers closer to seeing the latest technologies and performance materials that could benefit their production operations.
Vietnam has a fast-growing food and beverage industry, and opportunities are enormous for those providing packaging-related machinery, materials and products. Ringier Events launched its first summit on food and beverage packaging in Vietnam, which was a success.

Cost-effective Flexible Packaging Solutions

A global leader in the extrusion and converting technology, Davis-Standard LLC, has sealed its strong position in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology.

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Precision And Flexibility Achieved

In designing injection moulding systems, precision, shorter delivery times, reliable operations and flexibility are certain requirements that must be met.

5 mins

Optimising PET Bottle Production

The blow moulding sector has been increasingly meeting the challenges in the production of PET bottles and containers through more advanced production techniques.

5 mins

Intelligently Designed Biodegradable Packaging

The launch of the first New Plastics Economy Global Commitment (NPEGC) last 14th of March 2019 in Vienna, Austria has led businesses to double their efforts in eliminating plastics waste and thereby contribute to a better world.

5 mins

Enhancing Product Differentiation

Several recent developments in the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sector are worth looking at given the substantial R&D efforts allocated by leading industry players into this area.

2 mins

rPET Supports Circular Economy

SABIC unveiled its LNP™ ELCRIN™ iQ portfolio of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) compounded resins derived from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) to support the circular economy and help reduce plastic waste.

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Opportunities Unfold In Vietnam's F&B Packaging Sector

With Vietnam envisioning industrialisation by 2035, the food and beverage (F&B) industry has become among the top priorities of the government.

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Chinaplas As Growth Driver In Asian Plastics Industry

CHINAPLAS, now on a par with K Show in Germany, had a successful run in Guangzhou from May 21-24.

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A Tribute To Leading Innovators

The results of the 2019 Ringier Technology Innovation Awards-Plastics Industry reveal an interesting lineup of breakthrough technologies and products with positive impact on the plastics industry.

2 mins

When Tyres Get Smarter

Smart tyres are creating a buzz in the automotive sector. LANXESS, during the Tire Technology Expo in Hanover (March 5-7, 2019) presented an extensive range of products and versatile solutions for manufacturing tyres.

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International Plastics News for Asia Magazine Description:

International Plastics News for Asia is published 6x a year in English with highlights in Chinese. The magazine is uniquely positioned to serve the needs of South East Asia's plastics processing industry, including contract molders and manufacturers with in-plant machinery lines. It provides the latest market information, quality technical features, trade show reviews and videos, and people and company profiles written by industry experts and correspondents across the region. Also included are exclusive content and articles from Ringier's family of plastics industry magazines covering Greater China region, the Middle East and other parts of the world, such as Modern Plastics and Polymers in India, Plastics Engineering in the US, Kunststoffe in Germany, Polymer Materials in Russia, Technologia del Plastico in Latin Amercia – which are the leading magazines in their respective markets. The interactive content allows readers to make direct and immediate contact with advertisers/suppliers and featured companies in the editorial by clicking on the web site and email addresses in each issue, access online content in Ringier’s plastics website in English and Chinese (plastics.industrysourcing.com), and avail of video content through iTunes and Google Play.