In this issue

Circular economy in plastics is an ambitious goal. As the plastics industry realises the need to reduce plastics waste, many stakeholders are now rethinking the way plastic is designed, used and re-used. They are now embarking on solution-driven initiative towards a circular economy for plastics. Various regions around the world have made their commitments and so in the future, we will be covering many innovative solutions towards this goal.
New materials with special properties are making a big difference in the production of personal protective equipment and other critical medical supplies in view of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Thus, we see the release of thermoplastics, additives and other compounds that can help provide the necessary protection to prevent further contamination.
A new breed of intelligent appliances are creating a buzz in the household appliances sector today. In this issue, we talked to a leading manufacturer of appliances to determine the recent and upcoming trends in this area and how plastic materials are helping shape the future for household items.

The next step in smart home appliances

Whirlpool, a global leader in home appliances with over 100 years of history, held a product launch event on 8 April 2020 in China.

6 mins

Re-shuffling the cards in the PET market

The all-new NETSTAL PET-LINE from KraussMaffei High Performance celebrates its world premiere this year.

5 mins

New materials for improved barrier protection

In battling the COVID-19 pandemic, massive demand for single-use gowns, gloves, masks and face shields have been recorded.

5 mins

Integrating composite material to the process

The latest development in extrusion blow moulding extends the application of continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites. This has generated improved mechanical performance of blow moulded components while reducing weight and material use.

5 mins

Additive innovations in epidemic control

At the webinar on “ Global Epidemic Control:Challenges and Opportunities for Medical Plastic Manufacturing” held on 22-23 June 2020 and organised by Ringier Events, Mr. Daniel Tanzil, the Country Manager of Milliken Indonesia presented on Milliken’s innovative additive solutions for various sectors like packaging and medical/healthcare, with emphasis on the role of advanced material solutions in epidemic control.

3 mins

JING DAY: Cost-effective rubber injection moulding systems

JING DAY Machinery Industrial Co., Ltd (JING DAY) has taken a major leap forward in the global market with its highly-efficient rubber and silicone injection moulding machines.

3 mins

rPET bottles pour out of recycling plants

Prominent manufacturers in the recycled PET (rPET) market see substantial gains in Asia, with a number of them opening recycling plants in Southeast Asia.

6 mins

New milestone in in-mould label solutions

Since Verstraete IML was founded in 1974, it has always been led by Verstraete family members in 2017 the company became part of Multi-Color Corporation (MCC).

3 mins

US PLASTICS PACT: Igniting change towards a circular economy

The U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative solution driven initiative led by The Recycling Partnership and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), was launched as part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s global Plastics Pact network.

6 mins

Expanding the scope of 3D printing

Additive manufacturing (AM) is nowadays used for a wide variety of applications.

5 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.