In this issue

Every year, we invite representatives from industry associations and leading companies in the plastics and rubber industries to give their insights on what they think are the factors that would affect their operations in the coming year, as well as industry trends and directions.
The Outlook 2021 is more than just a presentation of forecast for next year, as it also contains important points on how to stay competitive and relevant in the market in the years to come. Along this line, the report takes into account the emerging applications for plastics and rubber and how future market demands influence product development in these industries.
Materials science has created a major impact on the move of the plastics industry towards a circular economy. Bio-based additives have come a long way, thanks to the research and development efforts of industry players whose innovative spirit continuous despite the challenging times.

Bio-additives for sustainable future

The move of leading brand owners to raise the bio-based plastic content in their products has created an increasing demand for sustainable additives.

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Power-packed system for precise operation

The global injection moulding market is estimated at US$17.08 billion in 2018 and projected to reach US$19.68 billion by 2023, growing at an average of 2.9% between the period 2018 and 2023, according to Reportsnreports.com. The report further indicates that Asia Pacific injection moulding machine market is expected to witness the highest expansion due to the rapidly growing automotive, packaging, consumer goods, healthcare, and electrical & electronics end-use industries in the region.

5 mins

Mobile modular extrusion system

A unique mobile extrusion plant has enabled the production of large pipes on-site to serve various industries.

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Impact of materials science on EV battery

The market for battery electric vehicles market has grown substantially over the years, with projected annual growth of 16% from 2019 to 2025, according to a report by Global Market Insights.

6 mins

Market-tailored PET packaging solutions

New agile solutions designed for enhanced performance while meeting the sustainability requirements are bringing flexibility and performance throughout the entire production process.

5 mins

Cellulose-based compound as alternative

The development of materials that can be viable alternatives to conventional plastics has been an ultimate challenge to the plastics industry as it moves towards a circular economy.

5 mins

Positive outlook amidst challenges

The global economy was caught unprepared as it battles the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Technology innovations to support key sectors

Asia Pacific retains its position as the largest market in the global rubber industry due to the rapid expansion of the automobile industry alongside rising demand for rubber in the production of medical supplies, household goods, industrial products, building and construction materials, among others.

5 mins

Efficient recycling of polyester

Sustainable handling of natural resources is a global task, something that needs to be addressed now and not just in the future.

4 mins

PET preform system for mid-volume requirements

Husky Injection Molding Systems has launched its new NexPET™ system – a game-changing mid-volume PET preform moulding solution purpose-built to help producers introduce multiple new applications into the market more quickly and cost-effectively than ever before.

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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.