In this issue

K 2019 is over and the overwhelming support it received from the plastics and rubber industries is manifested in its huge success – 3,300+ exhibitors and more than 220,000 visitors. Majority of those who came to exhibit are optimistic of the future given the strong commitment of the industry players in attaining a circular economy. Never before has there been unity among industry players in discovering solutions towards sustainable production.
This issue features many of the highlights of K 2019 – the technologies and materials launched, the outlook of the plastics and rubber industries and the insights of industry professionals who participated at this year’s edition. The upcoming trends and developments point towards a brighter future for plastics.
Ringier Events held another successful edition of the 2019 Plastic Applications in Food & Beverage Packaging Summit in Manila, Philippines. The two-day event gathered leading industry and technology experts and over 150 delegates in one venue to explore the latest manufacturing technologies that will benefit food and beverage packaging production. Many issues were discussed, foremost is recycling and attaining a circular economy. With ASEAN countries recognising the importance of plastics recycling and reuse, it is expected that technologies will get more advanced to meet the sustainability goals.

Turnkey solutions for thin-wall packaging

The production of containers for the food industry requires maximum hygiene.

4 mins

Accurate pipe head measurement

Ensuring decisive and accurate dimension of the pipes during extrusion is an added requirement that most pipe manufacturers find necessary in today’s highly competitive industry. Many pipe measurement systems have been introduced and accepted in the market for their ability to meet the target.

4 mins

High-heat stabilised PA66 grades

The global nylon 6 and 66 market is growing steadily by as much as 6.1% per annum until 2025.

4 mins

Inhouse recycling of film production waste

A powerful automation package, modern connectivity solutions and a short delivery time are some of the plus factors attained through a high level of standardization.

2 mins

Emerging circular economy solutions

The world economy is facing many challenges in 2020 as major countries need to overcome slower trade growth and policy restrictions.

7 mins

E-mobility to spur rubber demand

The global rubber industry has maintained its positive performance, owing to the sustained growth of the various industries dependent on rubber, such as automotive.

3 mins

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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.