PLA (polymer of lactic acid) is an important biopolymer with a great future. It can be extruded, molded and can also be oriented bi axially. All the processes used for thermoplastics can be essentially used for processing of PLA. However, certain care must be taken while processing PLA because of certain inherent properties of bio degradable polymers. Read in Processing of PLA (biopolymer) requires some care

Plastic consumer products are often required to have a shiny and glossy surface finish. Packagers prefer higher gloss to help their plastic bottles and containers stand out on retail shelves. All Polyethylene, particularly HDPE, always produce dull finished surface texture for finished products. A new masterbatch helps in a bid to develop glossy surface finish from HDPE adversely affects mechanical properties. Read in HDPE blow molded containers turn glossy with a new color masterbatch

Currently, the rotational molding industry is at an exciting stage of development. Important new market sectors are opening up as rotational molders are able to deliver high quality parts at competitive prices . Some new developments in the process of rotational molding technique have been introduced. These focus on fast moulding cycle that improves output. Read more in New developments in rotational moulding improves output due to fast moulding cycle

Though traditional water pipes have served the water distribution networks for many years, the inherent corrosion problem and high leakage rates during the life cycle makes it necessary to look for new generation PE100 materials for leak proof, maintenance free and energy efficient pipeline systems. Among all piping materials, HDPE is the best option due to leak proof fusion welded joints, flexibility, no corrosion/encrustation, uniform pumping cost over the service life and 50-100 years service life. Due to their high service life specified HDPE piping systems offers the lowest whole life costing per litre of delivered water. Read in HDPE PE100 pipes – the best solution for water conservation

With an overall increase in sales to Euro 49.3 billion in 2006 growing at 10.2%, 2006 possibly was the best year for German processors and converters. To know the sectors that grew well. Read in 2006 brought smiles to German polymer processing industry