Plastemart ----- Newsletter

The boom in the building and construction industry, especially in the housing and commercial building sector has fueled high demand for cost effective, reliable, quality piping and plumbing systems. The choice of piping systems for water utilities is based on overall long term value, making CPVC the ideal choice. CPVC pipes are corrosion resistant, durable, smooth, friction free, resistant to bacterial growth and environment friendly. Read more in CPVC Pipes - Benefits, Applications and Manufacturing

A research report on the global oriented PP film (BOPP) market states that Asia, led by China, is the largest market for BOPP films, accounting for 40% of the global demand Demand is expected to reach a level of 50% in the next few years. Read more in Asia is the largest market for BOPP films

In Pakistan, the district Nazim of Hyderabad imposed a ban on trading and using of polyethylene bags from January 1, 2006 in the entire Hyderabad district and asked the traders and consumers to arrange alternate source within two months. This is not the first time that a local or provincial government in Pakistan has banned the plastic bags. Read more in Polyethylene bags in Pakistan- It’s a ban, ban, ban world

Leading global automobile producer has introduced bumper facia and rocker panels in five of their new car models, chosing a thick thermoformed sheet and eliminating paint replacement film on parts. Read more in Coloured thermoplastic thermoformed sheet replaces paint in new automobiles

The highly competitive consumer electronic industry is also very fast moving, as IT and telecom products continue to add more features. Emerging applications exert fresh demands on materials and engineering, as the combination of increasing functions demand more memory space. In addition to global demand, regional legislation has also plays a large part in determining the grades specified by OEMs. Read more in Consumer electronics pose newer demands on engineering polymers

Bumper fascia and other exterior claddings are two major applications of ploypropylene (PP) in automobiles. Typically elastomeric PP (PP modified with elastomer) is used for these automotive parts. Due to their softness their abrasion as well scratch resistance are not adequate, and these parts tend to get easily scratched. Read more in A new additive that improves scratch resistance of PP

Syringes have to withstand high pressures during angioplasty. PP syringes used so far have limitations in withstanding pressures, particularly at a higher level. They are now being replaced by syringes made of PET. To know their benefits and superior fetaures, read PET injection moulded syringes for angioplasty perform better than PP