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New books and directories about plastics, plastics processing and plastics industry.

10/2009

PETnology: The second PET Yearbook „connecting comPETence 2009“ published

Just like the first Yearbook, which had found wide acceptance in the market at the end of 2008, the second edition from PETnology/tecPET GmbH (www.petnology.de) contains a lot of interesting information on PET. It presents the most topical developments and gives moods and views gathered during numerous interviews.

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5/2009

New Book: TPE PRIMER - Fundamentals • Injection Moulding

Thermoplastic elastomers as a class of materials have been growing at high rates over the period of past several years. Because of their unique property profi le they have not only replaced conventional rubber in many areas but also found a host of totally new applications. There are several books in English on the subject of TPEs, but very few address the basics that would be useful to readers without previous study of the subject or those with limited background of polymer chemistry.

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4/2009

Crucial New Book Explores use of PVC in Medical Products

iSmithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of Update on Medical Plasticised PVC. Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) is the most versatile of all the commodity polymers. It can satisfy a wide range of product function, safety, performance, and cost criteria. It is therefore ideal for use in medical applications.

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4/2009

More than 100 bioplastics in updated market report

The German Institute for Recycling publishes a largely extended new release of a technical market report that now comprises more than 100 globally available biopolymers. The brand-new market report, available from mid April 2009, provides precise information on technical parameters and processing characteristics of globally available biodegradable plastics and plastics made from renewable resources.

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8/2008

New Book: High Performance Polymers

This new book "High Performance Polymers" presents the state-of-the-art polymerization, fabrication and application methods of high performance industrial polymers as well as providing fundamental information for practical engineers working in industries that develop advanced applications - industries such as electronics, medical instruments, etc.

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7/2008

ISO 15270 will help expand plastics recovery and recycling worldwide

A new ISO International Standard (www.iso.org) will assist the emerging worldwide market for plastic recovery and recycling. Because plastic products are traded internationally and many of the plastic resin manufacturing companies and industrial users are multinational companies, the arrival of ISO 15270:2008, Plastics – Guidelines for the recovery and recycling of plastics waste, is particularly opportune.

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5/2008

New Book: ‘Energy Management in Plastics Processing’

Practical energy-saving advice for all plastics processors Plastics Information Direct, the technical publishing division of Applied Market Information Ltd. (www.amiplastics.com), has published a brand new book which could help all plastics processors to manage and reduce their energy consumption.

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5/2008

Ceresana Research: New Study - Strong Growth in the Polypropylene Market

The body of the new Smart “Fortwo“ is, for the first time, being manufactured entirely from Polypropylene (PP), and similarly, the bumpers and dashboard of the new Fiat 500. This most versatile of plastics is constantly being used in an increasing amount of applications. Whether used in ice-trays, drinking straws, washing machines, furniture, sporting goods, luggage, diapers, or syringes; polypropylene is everywhere.

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3/2008

Recycling Today: New 2008 Directory of Plastics Recyclers

The Recycling Today Media Group (www.recyclingtoday.com) has announced the release of the 2008 Directory of Plastics Recyclers (Price: $59.00). This directory contains listings for more than 3,000 plastics recyclers involved in various aspects of the plastic recycling industries in the U.S. and Canada.

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3/2008

AMI: New multi-client research report ‘The Global Artificial Grass Market 2007’

Artificial grass demand surges ahead in 2007 Around the world demand for artificial turf is growing at 20% p.a. according to a recently published study by leading industry consultants, Applied Market Information Ltd (AMI, www.amiplastics.com). The report’s author John Nash says that ‘Soccer and residential landscaping applications were the hot spots in 2007, but strong demand was enjoyed in most regions of the world and in most applications for artificial grass’ (Picture).

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3/2008

Technical Book: 1000 Tips for Injection Moulding

The book describes besides the theoretical statements, questions and problems from the practical experience and is non-brand specific and independent of the machine manufacturer. On one hand, it supports the reference work for professionals and at the same time for the beginners. It avoids the errors during the planning of the injection moulding process at the outset, and prevents extra costs or compromises with the manufacturing.

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2/2008

New KWD-Directory: Plastic films and products in Germany 2008

730 completely updated company profiles The KWD-Directory “Plastic films and products in Germany 2008” contains more than 730 completely updated company profiles. It is very helpful for all buyers, salesmen, producers and distributors in the range of plastic films and products. The CD with the new developed software allows to choose between German or English language.
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1/2008

AMI: New Study of the Polyurethane Industry and Markets in China

Plastics Information Direct, the technical publishing division of Applied Market Information Ltd. (www.amiplastics.com), has just published a unique techno-economic study entitled Polyurethane in China Market Report. Commissioned and published in their Expert Witness Series, this entirely new report has been written by local staff of PU World, the leading Chinese provider of electronic information on the polyurethane industry.
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