Experiments for developing PET bottles to replace glass for beer packaging, being conducted for a long time now, have finally paid dividends. China, has finally replaced glass bottles for beer with a new PET packaging. Read further in Beer packing in PET bottles finally takes off in China
Wood plastic composites, in the market for almost 5-10 years, are predominantly in the form of profiles for building and construction as well as recreation industries. To find out newer applications for wood composites manufactured with various processes, read in Natural fibre/wood reinforced plastics continue to witness process and application innovations
A new system has been developed using a principle of fluid dynamics known as chaotic advection to fold a masterbatch or other component into a matrix polymer. Unusual properties are said to result. Read further in A new process to develop novel polymer blends with interesting morphology
Heat stabilizers, predominantly used in PVC, are undergoing a tremendous change - mainly because of environmental regulatory concerns. This would reduce the dominance of lead stabilizer globally. To find out the composition of Heat stabilizers by 2015, read What is new in heat stabilizers?
Rapid strides in the development of plastic processing machinery in India and increased levels of sophistication has not only expanded the scope for processing of different thermoplastics, but has also opened up exciting new avenues. Read further in Extrusion of profiles for doors and windows made of Rigid or Unplasticised PVC