A recent research finding indicates a strong shift in consumer beverage demand since 2003 towards non-carbonated
alternatives in India. This is creating new opportunities in India for global drink manufacturers. Interestingly,
the market for cheaper, locally produced beverages is also thriving. Good growth is being witnessed for plastic
containers, particularly those of PET for this packaging application. Read in
Indian market for PET containers is growing for non-carbonated beverage
PET showed a very healthy growth of about 15% over the decade ending 2000. PET business cycle, after showing an upward trend until 2002, started sliding. From 2001, the growth receded quite remarkably, dipping to below 10% from 2002. To know about the growing consumer regions, the larger applications, producers of PET, etc, read Current downtrend in PET business cycle to continue until 2009
Aramid fibers are an essential contribution to the durability of high performance engineering plastics.
They have properties that are ideally suitable for use in the engineering plastics sector for more
compact parts that are engineered lighter and smaller, and function under increased thermal and mechanical
loads imposed during their designed lifetime. Read in
Aramid fibers enhance wear properties along with mechanical strength
Colouring polymers at the machine can offer significant cost benefits, including lower material inventory costs
and improved process flexibility. While colouring at the machine
should be relatively simple and efficient, several things can go wrong. It is essential to understand the process
of colouring at the machine, typical colouring problems and their solutions, and the impact of colouring on the
bottom line. Read in
Basic understanding of coloring polymers on processing machines
A nanotechnology leader and a footwear giant have teamed up to announce an exclusive partnership in the
battle against footwear odour with an antimicrobial/anti-odor nanotechnology. The technology is engineered
at the nano scale to impart permanent high performance anti odour/anti microbial properties to natural and
synthetic fibers and fabrics without compromising fabric design or integrity. Read in
Permanent anti microbial and anti odour additives in footwear
North America is one of the most well established markets of synthetic paper. Interestingly,
the North American market size for synthetic paper in 2006 was about 50,000 tons, making it one of
the smallest applications of plastics. To know about the growing applications, the materials used,
market share, etc, read
Synthetic paper is poised to grow well
