Heat shrink plastic labels for packaged foods, beverages and other consumer products are rapidly gaining momentum as marketers seek to differentiate their products. Heat shrink labels are also finding applications in packaging of juice, bottled water, pet food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, lawn-care and auto-supply products. To know more about the methods of applying heat-shrink labels, the most common resins used, growth potential, etc read, Global market of heat shrink labels to grow at 12.5% from 2005-2010

Polycarbonate has dominated the market for vehicle headlamp covers for 15 years and news from the auto industry is quite positive that Polycarbonate sheets will shortly find application in automobile glazing. This application will be challenging as Polycarbonate (PC) car windows require specialized machinery, high-end processing capability, premium polymers, advanced coating technologies and innovative mould and runner designs. Read in Will Polycarbonate glazing become a reality in automobiles?

A new universal antimicrobial masterbatch that is compatible with all common polymers like PEs, PP, PVC and PS, has been developed that results in reduction in bacterial population of up to 99.9999% within 24 hours. To know more about their potential application sectors beside the medical field, their properties, etc, read Excellent performance of a new universal antimicrobial masterbatch

A new plastics part, installed behind the front bumper so as to diminish the risk of serious knee injury in the event of a collision with a pedestrian has been developed. Read in A new plastic part is developed for pedestrian protection