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eMagazine December 2011

When no one else can get you back online Since 1988, the BFA Group has fully serviced its portfolio of world-class brands. We have also been the last port of call to fix nearly every other brand in the market when no one else can get you back in production. • • • • •

Melbourne and Sydney operations Sales and support of world-class brand 16 specialist service vans 55 engineers, tradesmen, technicians Repair, refurbish, rebuild or replace

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Wishing All Merry Christmas -- Happy Holidays Prosperous & Healthy New Year

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PlastixANZ eMagazine December 2011 Issue

In this issue Applied

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APS Innovations

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BASF

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Bfa Group

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Bioplastics

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Copywriting that sells

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Flecknoe

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Flight

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HBM

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iMould phone App

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KogaRecyclingtech

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LyondellBasell

Published for the Australian & New Zealand plastics industry by PlastixANZ 68 Parkhurst Dve., Knoxfield 3180 Victoria Australia

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Milliken

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Mitchell Industries

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Mulford

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Packaging

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Polychem

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Polystruct

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Sunace

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Tasman Machinery

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TCL Hofmann

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Thermotec

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Why is it that we often find ourselves reminiscing about the “good ‘ol days”; when you were given a wide choice of product and what was sold was fully supported. There was a time when tradesmen and technicians had a broad range of knowledge, common sense and a willingness to get to bottom of things. Importantly, when there was a problem that was beyond their area of ‘specialty’ they could still diagnose it and get it fixed. What we hear more and more is that new product is being supported by ‘guys reading manuals’; there is little connection between the people selling the product and the people supporting it. Since 1988 the BFA Group has worked closely with its alliance partners, including Moretto, Borch and Teca-Print to keep our both our sales and service team upto-date and conversant with all aspects of the machinery we sell. Importantly, they talk to each other! But what really sets the BFA Group apart is a team of over 50 engineers, tradesmen and technicians, based in Melbourne and Sydney, who collectively have over a thousand years of experience and are capable of solving problems that no one else wants to tackle. This is what you need to keep your production running and keep you moving forward.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Clyrell RC249R High Clarity Polypropylene Random Copolymer LyondellBasell Australia’s new random copolymer grade offers improved clarity LyondellBasell Australia’s new grade Clyrell RC249R is a high flow polypropylene random copolymer. It has been specially formulated to impart ultimate clarity, with the inclusion of the new generation clarifier Millad® NX8000. Clyrell RC249R also features enhanced colour, superior gloss and good flow properties, including a broader processing window.

Clyrell RC249R Typical Properties

Clyrell RC249R – Typical customer applications Housewares Thin wall packaging applications Injection moulded articles where high clarity is required

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BASF Sponsor Plastics Industry Design & Innovation Award

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and agricultural products to oil and gas. As a reliable partner, BASF creates chemistry to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in XD:?D= 7DIM;HI JE =BE87B 9>7BB;D=;I IK9> 7I 9B?C7J; FHEJ;9J?ED ;D;H=O ;<X9?;D9O nutrition and mobility. As a proud sponsor of PlastixANZ, BASF are happy to be a part of the 2012 PlastixANZ Plastics Industry Awards with sponsorship of the Design & Innovation Award. This award will recognize breakthrough design and innovation in the plastics industry, as well as sustainable, creative and successful designs of plastic(s) components or use of technology.

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e recycling of plastics has been around for donkeys years. Generally, it’s well accepted that the basic technology of reclaiming, sorting and shredding is nothing new. However, the rising cost of raw materials and energy has generated a healthy and growing demand for recycled material. As a result, machinery suppliers in this category are blossoming from providers of commoditystyle machinery to plastic rag and bone men to developers of new high-tech equipment who are finding that their customers need large scale equipment and brand new “biggerthan-ever” recycling lines. Herbold is a top supplier of recycling equipment. Herbold’s technical director and member of the family which owns the company, Mr Karlheinz Herbold (53), is a pioneer in post consumer plastics recycling. A specialist in size-reduction equipment, Herbold supplies machinery to the global recycling industry. e group holds a number of patents for innovations in granulation, the most recent is the US-patent for forced-feed granulators. Recently, Herbold has made great advances in the UK, supplying machinery through Motan Colortronic to the rapidly growing British recycling industry. Among Herbold’s contributions have been some record breaking machines.

Represented in Australia & New Zealand by: Polychem Pty. Ltd. (as master agent)

38 Billarga Rd Westleigh NSW 2120 ph: (02) 9875-3080 email: polychem@ozemail.com.au www.polychem.com.au

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Vision Australia’s Seeing Eye Dog Breeding and Training Program The Need for the Seeing Eye Dog Program Today there is still up to a two-year waiting list for clients who desperately need a Seeing Eye Dog and the list is growing. With the number of people who are vision impaired expected to double in the next decade, there will be an even greater demand for our very special working dogs. For the past 50 years, people who are blind or have low vision in Victoria have been able to seek the support of Vision Australia's Seeing Eye Dogs Orientation and Mobility division to assist them in being suitably matched to a trained Seeing Eye Dog. A significant amount of time and expertise is invested into each Seeing Eye Dog. From pup to seeing-eye dog takes nearly two years and only dogs that meet the very highest physical and temperamental standards are considered. From 8 weeks of age, puppies, following routine health checks are placed with families, who act as volunteer puppy carers in and around Victoria. This vital placement allows puppies to learn basic commands, obedience and how to behave accordingly in various day to day situations. Our professional puppy care team provide support to each volunteer carer. Around 12 months of age, these puppies are returned to Camp SEDA, where the more formal part of their training takes place. A dog’s skills and attitude are developed so they can consistently produce a safe standard of work. This process is extremely thorough and not until the dog is completely ready to work as a Seeing Eye Dog, will it be allowed to graduate. Throughout this process the dogs are assessed and assessed and assessed again, ensuring that each dog has the qualities expected of a Seeing Eye Dog and one that can be successfully matched with a potential client. It costs $30,000 to breed, raise, train and partner a Seeing Eye Dog to become the eyes of a Victorian who is blind. Each dog will provide its owner with up to 10 years of dedicated service in guiding them through traffic, busy shopping centres, onto public transport and to and from places relevant to each client. Vision Australia is seeking funding support of $30,000 to support the raising, training and partnering of a Seeing Eye Dog puppy Fergus. Donations can be made out to:

Gino Tomisich Vision Australia 346 Macauley Road Kensington VIC 3031

Ph: 03 8378 1163 Fax: 03 8378 1202 gino.tomisich@visionaustralia.org www.visionaustralia.org.au PANZ

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Koga Recyclingtech MAS CDF MAS have really raised the bar for excellent homogenisation and minimal polymer degradation with their recently released new 110 mm conical twin screw co rotating extruder to their range with a throughput of upto 1800 kg/hr, Also just released is their continuous disc melt filter (CDF) in two sizes of 700cm2 and 1380cm2 filter area. Both units can be combined in the MAS cascade polymer recycling process to provide the ultimate in polymer quality particularly for PET and polyolefin.

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Bioplastics The Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) is the peak body for the bioplastics industry in Australasia. The ABA represents Members in the promotion and advocacy for Members products, throughout Australia and New Zealand. The Association administers a voluntary verification scheme for the use of the ’seedling logo’ as confirmation of a product or material complying with the requirements of Australian Standard 4736-2006, the current Australian Standard for biodegradable plastics suitable for commercial composting. Over the past year, the ABA were invited to present their point of view at a number of different forums during the year, and at most, there was significant inquiry and debate about their activities on verification and certification, the advent of a home composting logo and the like. Examples of these were the AIP Technical Dinner in July and the Zero Waste Summit in August at Melbourne Park.The ABA looks forward to more continued success in 2012.

BioBag Australasia is an Australian owned company that is part of the BioBag International worldwide partnership. BioBag Australasia started operations in 2003 7D: ?I DEM H;9E=D?P;: 7I J>; B;7:?D= FB7O;H ?D 9ECFEIJ78B; XBCI 7D: 87=I 7D: innovative solutions. BioBag has been in the world of bioplastics from the start. We have pioneered the effective uses of bioplastics in many applications, particularly in the area of effective waste management where our systems play an important roles in getting food waste EKJ E< B7D:XBB 7D: ?DJE 9ECFEIJ Australian soils cry out for more compost to enhance growth and importantly to retain water and reduce erosion. BioBag works with many individuals and organizations to bring about this positive change. NatureWorks LLC is a company dedicated to meeting the world’s needs today without compromising the ;7HJ>WI 78?B?JO JE C;;J J>; D;;:I E< JECEHHEM )7JKH;2EHAI '' ?I J>; XHIJ 9ECC;H9?7B I97B; manufacturer and global supplier of polylactide biopolymer, which it markets under the Ingeo™ brand name. Ingeo biopolymers are derived from 100 percent annually renewable resources with performance 7D: ;9EDEC?9I J>7J 9ECF;J; M?J> E?B 87I;: FB7IJ?9I 7D: X8;HI O H;FB79?D= petroleum with a renewable plant-based feedstock, NatureWorks production of $D=;E I?=D?X97DJBO B;II DED H;D;M78B; ;D;H=O 7D: =;D;H7J;I I?=D?X97DJBO BEM;H CO2 emissions than all traditional oil based polymers. Compared to PET for example, Ingeo reduces fossil fuel usage by 47 % and greenhouse gas emissions by 59%. The environmental credentials are backed by a rigorous, peer reviewed, FK8B?I>;: ;9E FHEXB; />; <KBB F7=; ;9E FHEXB; 7I FK8B?I>;: ?D $D:KIJH?7B Biotechnology, as well as the reviews, are available on NatureWorks LLC’s website. BBL?HED >7I 8;;D C7DK<79JKH?D= ' + XBC <EH F79A7=?D= 7D: EJ>;H ?D:KIJH?7B applications since 1998. In 2003 the company was purchased by the current EMD;H 7D: H;BE97J;: JE 7CF8;BBX;B: 1?9JEH?7 BBL?HED C7DK<79JKH;I 7 M?:; H7D=; E< XBC 7D: 87= ED 7 HEBB EH 8EN;: FHE:K9JI The company has established a reputation for reliability and responsiveness. Orders are processed accurately and in full accordance with the customers IF;9?X97J?EDI *KH FHE:K9J?ED I9>;:KB?D= ;NF;H?;D9; 7BBEMI KI JE E<<;H 7 L;HO H;IFEDI?L; I;HL?9; JE 9KIJEC;HI <KBXBB?D= EH:;HI M?J> J>; C?D?C7B E< :;B7O We would welcome the opportunity to provide a quote, ordering procedures and delivery arrangements, for the supply of your packaging requirements. Please do not hesitate to contact us. PANZ

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imtech design develop injection moulding App for smart phones iMoulder Plastic Injection Moulding Knowledge on the Move. -iMoulder for iPhone & Android Smart Phones. Inspiration for the development of the iMoulder app was born from the need for many industry professionals to quickly access to injection moulding knowledge while on the move. . iMoulder contains a comprehensive database of materials, solutions and general knowledge in a really handy stand alone package. . iMoulder is FREE and available on itunes and Google Android Market. iMoulder includes three main areas:

MATERIALS PROCESS GUIDE The Materials Guide contains generic processing information for a range of common injection moulding materials, so it is possible to quickly look up the mould temperature , melt temperature and a few basic physical attributes in either Metric or Imperial units.

INJECTION MOULDING SOLUTIONS GUIDE The Injection Moulding Solutions Guide contains helpful solutions to common injection moulding problems. iMoulder includes alphabetical list of range of 9ECCED FHE8B;CI 7D: ?< J>; KI;H EF;DI 7 FHE8B;C J78 J>;O XD: 7 description and in most cases a photo of the problem. Opening the solutions tab lists in point form practical options to implement on the moulding machine in order to help reduce or eliminate the problem.

MATERIALS SEARCH The Materials Search facility is a comprehensive database of common polymer grade names, polymer generic name and manufacturers details. This is very handy as the user can search on the material type, trade name EH C7DK<79JKH;H 7D: J>;D Y?F IJH7?=>J JE J>;?H M;8 I?J; <EH CEH; :;J7?B;: information if required. iPhone – iTunes Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-moulder/id444878248?mt=8 Android – Market Link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.imtechdesign.imoulder Contact: Keith Hague, Keith@imtechdesign.com web: www.imtechdesign.com 10

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Packaging AIP Victorian Technical Dinner 2012 FEB 2 Box Hill Golf Club The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) Victorian Division, in conjunction with the SPE, will be running a technical dinner on Wednesday the 2nd of February at Box Hill Golf Club. Speakers will include Sharon Givoni, Lawyer and Principal, Sharon Givoni Consulting and Craig Benson, Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, Milliken Design, Inc. Sharon`s presentations will discuss Intellectual property laws neatly packaged for packaging companies. Whether it’s the way your packaging folds, looks or feels, IP laws will often be relevant as they protect all aspects of packaging. In this presentation Sharon Givoni will bring you up to date with the latest in this area with plenty of real life case studies and useful tips on the way. Audience participation will be encouraged with plenty of time for questions at the end. Craig will speak about how additives can improve the 9EDI?IJ;D9O GK7B?JO 7D: IF;;: E< HKDD?D= FEBOEB;XDI ?D various packaging applications. Running various colours affect process set up and various additives can assist stiffness but usually have a down side on impact performance. New products on the market allow you to have the best of both worlds.

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Introduction to Corrugated Boxes HalfDay Training Course 2012 FEB 15 Plant Research Centre, Urrbrae SA This half-day training course will present the humble corrugated box, as probably the most diverse single-form packaging medium in use throughout the world, today and in the future.The course will cover the basics of papermaking for the box industry, will then progress through the conversion of paper and other C7J;H?7BI ?DJE J>; XD?I>;: F79A7=; J>7J is so necessary for the marketing, safe storage and transportation of virtually every type of product that we buy on a daily basis. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This half-day training course is focussed towards people from all aspects of packaging, including students, technologists, designers (graphical and structural), QA/QC, purchasing, marketing and logistics.

New Versatile Vacugrip Palletiser / Depalletiser for lightweight plastic containers AUTEFA Automation of Augsburg Germany, a specialist in automated product handling and automated warehousing systems have released a new Vacugrip technology, designed IF;9?X97BBO <EH >7D:B?D= B?=>J M;?=>J 9EDJ7?D;HI For palletising, the technology enables the creation and placing of layers of empty containers / bottles onto pallets. As containers come off the blow moulder, they are positioned in a layer forming station and the VacuGrip gently lifts the bottles including bottom layer pad from the forming station for placement onto the pallet. A top frame is placed on the top of the completed pallet top sheet and the pallets can then be either stretch wrapped and/or strapped before being transported. The system is ideally suited for palletising output from multiple low speed blow-moulders onto separate pallet stations of different container types due to the unique patented design of the universal Vacugrip head technology. This universal tool for palletising layers has a layer capacity of up to 40kg and can handle bottle sizes from 200ml to 3.75L. It can palletise and/or depalletise several product lines with various products consecutively as there is no need for format parts and the system does not require change over time. Conversely the VacuGrip system operates in a reverse sequence when used as a depalletiser where F7BB;J?I;: 9EDJ7?D;HI 7H; =;DJBO H;CEL;: <EH <;;:?D= JE 7 XBB;H AUTEFA is represented in Oceania by HBM Plastics & Packaging Technologies. PANZ

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Kubotek Launches KeyCreator University MARLBOROUGH, Mass.— Kubotek USA has launched KeyCreator University. KeyCreator University is an online resource containing a vast and growing collection of reference materials and publications to support KeyCreator 3D Direct Modeling CAD software. KeyCreator University gives KeyCreator users 24/7 access to detailed lessons, quick solutions to basic questions, as well as live and recorded videos and webinars on a wide variety of KeyCreator topics. KeyCreator University subjects range from basic instruction to advanced surface/solid hybrid modeling. Tuition to KeyCreator University is waived for all current KeyCreator Software Maintenance customers. “One of my goals as Manager of Professional Services is to provide our users with the best possible support and training for KeyCreator,” states Walt Silva of Kubotek USA. “While I believe that traditional classroom teaching is the ultimate experience in education, we understand that many users cannot afford to be absent from the workplace for a typical three day class. By providing a variety of options in KeyCreator University, we are giving our users more opportunities to expand their knowledge and better use KeyCreator’s powerful direct modeling tools.” Scott Sweeney, Vice President, Marketing, Kubotek USA says, “we continue to look at ways we can improve the KeyCreator user’s experience, as well and increase the value of being a Software Maintenance Program customer. Letting our customers choose options in terms of learning style, pricing 7D: Y;N?8?B?JO M?BB KBJ?C7J;BO ?CFHEL; J>; FHE:K9J?L?JO E< EKH &;O H;7JEH KI;HI V KeyCreator University will continually be updated with new and expanded topics. Several training resources will be available to the general public, including the popular KeyCreator Tips & Tricks series and KC Microslice 15-minute mini-webinars.... More 12

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Nicholas Harford, Managing Director, Equilibrium, to present Webinar The Carbon tax, Clean Energy Future and Plastics in Australia This webinar will outline the key elements to the new Cleaner Energy Future program & # " ( $" & # # " ! # "# " $"#!' $"#! ' ! # & ! % & # " # ! # # # ' $ & # will happen to ! ' ! " & # ! # # ! !# ! $ ! #" & # ! # !#$ # " # # #! " # $ "" "#

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LANXESS strengthens global phthalate-free plasticizer portfolio

Tynic Time Time waits for no one. At tynic we understand how imperative it is to keep your automated bottling halls fully functional. With the support of state of the art engineering facilities we move to keep you moving! From custom engineered components to standard conveyor profiles and chains, tynic will deliver on time every time. ¡ Scrolls ¡ Star Wheels ¡ Corner Tracks ¡ Compact Corners ¡ Rollers ¡ Drive Sprockets¡ Neck Guides ¡ Wear Strip ¡ Modular Belts ¡ Thermoplastic Chain ¡ Filler Nozzles ¡ and much more......... So remember, when things stop, that’s when tynic starts. It’s as much our responsibility as it is yours to keep things moving. Tynic Engineering Plastics U6 - 35 Limestone St Darra Qld 4076 Ph: 07 3376 9909 chris@tynic.com.au

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LANXESS is strengthening its global asset base and product portfolio for premium, environmentallyfriendly phthalate-free plasticizers. The specialty chemicals company has agreed to acquire UNITEX Chemical Corporation located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Financial details were not disclosed. The transaction also represents ' )3 ..W XHIJ 79GK?I?J?ED E< 7 C7DK<79JKH?D= I?J; ?D the United States. Privately-owned UNITEX has about 40 employees based at its production site in Greensboro. The site has a capacity of more than 50,000 metric tons per year dedicated to mainly producing phthalate-free plasticizers and other specialty products, including Y7C; H;J7H:7DJI 0)$/ 3 79>?;L;: I7B;I E< 78EKJ USD 30 million in 2010. Through this acquisition, LANXESS will gain access JE 0)$/ 3WI Y;N?8B; C7DK<79JKH?D= <79?B?JO 9EKFB;: with an extensive portfolio of phthalate-free plasticizers, including benzoates, citrates and trimellitates. UNITEX’s product portfolio will strengthen LANXESS’ leading brands of phthalate-free ...More PANZ December 2011 13

Sun Ace Australia Celebrates 20 years of local Manufacturing This year , 2011, SUN ACE AUSTRALIA is celebrating 20 years of local manufacturing of products for the Australasian Plastics Industry, covering polymers such as Vinyl, Polyethylene , Polypropylene and Polystyrene. Since establishing in 1991 and relocating to a greenfield site in Dandenong South in 1998, Sun Ace is recognised now as the leading supplier of polymer additives in this region. With two manufacturing sites in Victoria producing a range of PVC stabilisers and metallic stearates according to world best practices in quality and environmental management , Sun Ace will continue to provide customers with quality products well into the future.

Metallic Stearates Polyolefin Additive Blends Rubber Additives Impact Modifiers and Process Aids PVC Heat Stabilisers (ASTAB) Home grown PVC stabiliser know how is complemented by the latest developments in liquid and solid stabiliser technology from a network of world wide companies. Other polymer additives offered include process aids, impact modifiers, antioxidants , UV absorbers and lubricants ,all sourced from well established accredited manufacturers. Sun Ace Australia is a wholly owned division of Sun Ace Kakoh Singapore, a polymer additives producer of 30 years standing. The Sun Ace Group is now a small global player with manufacturing operations in Japan, Malaysia, Australia, South Africa and Saudi Arabia and partner companies in Germany and China. Sun Ace Australia would like to praise the support and loyalty shown by customers and employees over the years for making this 20 year milestone possible.

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Leak testers -- Australian made -- world leading Profile Solutions - division of Mitchell Industries - is an Australian Manufacturer building Leak Detectors and Automation equipment for the Global market. 60% of all current production is shipped to over twenty countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas. The company is constantly on the leading edge of Leak detection and has been responsible for many firsts in the industry. Highlights Worlds Fastest Single Head Tester (11,000 / Hr) Finds holes to 0.01mm, much smaller than the industry norm Modular construction for low cost and reliability Custom build to match the most complex technical parts Quality local and global support and training Multi-Head Testers available to 40,000 units / Hr

Mitchell Industries Dural, NSW, 2158 Ph: 1300 554 599 email: info@mitchellindustries.com www.mitchellindustries.com

MegaWatt Heating Elements Water-assisted injection molding of YK?: 9EDL;O?D= JK8;I C7:; <HEC Ultramid at Teklas MegaWatt Heating Elements are manufacturers and suppliers of industrial heating elements. We specialise in the plastics industry supplying Nozzle Heaters, Band Heaters, Welded and Flex Band Type Heaters to suit Injection Moulders, Blow Moulders, Film Extruders and Rigid Extrusion Plastics Machines. We also specialise in Hot Runner Coil Heaters, Plate Heaters, Cartridge Heaters, Temperature Controllers, Thermocouples, High Temperature Cables and all accessories. MegaWatt Heating Elements are also specialists in providing all of your Hot Runner Coil, Temperature Controller, Thermocouple and high Temperature Cable requirements and all accessories.

Teklas, a Turkish supplier to the automotive industry, has actively pushed the development of water-assisted injection molding technology (WIT) for manufacturing hollow plastic F7HJI />; 9ECF7DO >7I H;9;DJBO IJ7HJ;: JE FHE:K9; YK?:

carrying tubes for automobiles in high volumes from BASF’s IF;9?7B 0BJH7C?:Q #" 2$/ />?I =B7II X8;H H;?D<EH9;: FEBO7C?:; =H7:; >7I 8;;D :;L;BEF;: IF;9?X97BBO <EH WIT, and offers good inside and outside surfaces as well as the required high chemical resistance. The new tubes that Teklas is currently developing for almost all large European automobile manufacturers provide individual conveying of cooling water, air and oil in the engine compartment. Suitable for any engine compartment $D 7::?J?ED JE H;I?IJ7D9; JE J>; YK?: 8;?D= 9EDL;O;: 7 BEM FH;IIKH; :HEF ?I ED; E< J>; FH?C7HO H;GK?H;C;DJI J>7J YK?:

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Custom Thermoplastic Sheet & Roll Extruders

Flight Plastics – Extrusion Division has over 30 years experience in supplying product into the Australasian market. An ongoing investment in state of the art extrusion equipment across its two plants in Australia & NZ means Flight has the largest and most diverse capability. Over this time Flight have built up an expertise in running the following materials for the Vacuum forming, Pressure forming, Fabrication and Printing industries. High Impact Polystyrene Low cost, printable

High Impact ABS

Excellent Impact strength

ASA

Outdoor weatherable

High & Low Density Polyethylene Impact Strength

HMWPE

Thermoformable

Polypropylene (homo and copolymer) Chemical resistance

A-PET & PETG (rollstock only) Food packaging

Maximum Width: Sheet 2400mm, Roll 1830mm

Maximum Gauge: Sheet 15.0mm, Roll 2.0mm

Minimum Gauge: Sheet 0.25mm, Roll 0.15mm

Embossing Patterns: Haircell, Leathergrain & Levant and others Coextrusion capability

UV & FR Additives

NZ Head Office/Factory: Wellington Ph:+64 4 5762515 Fx:+64 4 5762518

UK Factory: Winchester Ph:+44 1962 850994 Fx:+44 1962 850995

Australian Factory Adelaide Ph:+61 8 83680000 Fx:+61 8 83680099

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Ron Sherring to retire from Husky VESTAKEEP® PEEK pump implant helps treat ascites After 15 years with Husky Injection Molding Systems in Australia, and 35 years in the plastics industry, General Manager Ron Sherring will retire in 2012. Michael Ludemann, Business Manager PET for Husky Australia, will take over as General Manager from 1 January 2012. Ron will stay on with Husky in a business development role until he retires in July. Ron entered the plastics industry in Melbourne with Johns Hydraulics (Johns Consolidated Ltd) in 1971 as a Sales Engineer. He moved to Sydney with Johns in 1976 to head up their sales operation at Leichardt. He was subsequently involved in the CamPlas machinery business as importers of injection moulding equipment, followed by excursions into the automation systems industry. He was with Handelsons in Sydney for a short period before being head-hunted in 1996 for a role in the new Husky Australia business. Michael Ludemann joined Husky in 2008 to focus on Husky's PET preform systems business in Australia. Michael came from a materials handling background , and although new to injection moulding and on a steep learning curve, his strong business development skills IEED ?:;DJ?X;: >?C 7I a likely successor for the role of General Manager. Husky specialises in injection moulding systems for PET preforms, closures, thinwall containers and packaging, medical moulding systems and hot runners and controllers.

CE approval for PEEK-based implant from Evonik Help for patients with liver disorders and congestive heart failure The newly-developed ALFAPump™ System from Sequana Medical Switzerland helps patients IK<<;H?D= <HEC ;N9;II?L; YK?: ?D J>;?H 78:EC;D the battery-operated pump implant is based on the PEEK polymer VESTAKEEP® from Evonik Industries and has received CE approval. It pumps J>; ;N9;II?L; YK?: <HEC J>; 78:EC?D7B 97L?JO ?DJE the bladder, from which it can be excreted by the patient in the natural manner. Up to now, the water has had to be drained using painful paracentesis during regular doctor`s appointments. Patients with liver disorders, congestive heart failure and certain types of cancer are particularly affected by ascites. The new system consists of a subcutaneously implanted pump and a catheter system: one catheter connects the abdomen to the pump, while the second connects the pump to the bladder. The new technology is made possible thanks to the use of VESTAKEEP® PEEK, a polyether ether ketone which is particularly characterized by its biocompatibility and biostability. In contrast to metal, the ion content of VESTAKEEP® PEEK is virtually zero, thus preventing shift reactions with the body. What`s more, the PEEK implant is considerably lighter than a comparable metal implant. The VESTAKEEP® PEEK iGrades are IF;9?X97BBO IK?J;: JE BED= J;HC KI; ?D J>; >KC7D body and can also be made transparent to X-ray on request, so that they cannot be seen on X-rays. "The ALFAPump™ System not only improves the quality of life for patients but also represents a cost-effective solution," explains Dr. Noel Johnson, CEO at Sequana Medical. Marc Knebel, Business Management Director at VESTAKEEP® Medical & Implants, adds: "The ALFAPump™ System is a F;H<;9J ;N7CFB; E< J>; C7DO 8;D;XJI E< + & 9ECF7H;: JE C;J7B ?D J>?I X;B: *J>;H 7H;7I IK9> 7I IF?D7B ?CFB7DJI 97D 7BIE 8;D;XJ <HEC J>;I; advantages." The high processability of PEEK is a further advantage of its use: VESTAKEEP® PEEK polymer can be manufactured using either the injection molding or cutting procedures, thereby supporting freedom of design in the development of new implant technology. VESTAKEEP® distributed in Australia by; Duromer Products Pty. Ltd. www.duromer.com

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You have to make products overseas to be profitable....? .... WRONG

A product designed to be made cheaply can be made cheaply anywhere in the world – material costs are much the same the world over. With sufficient volumes, investment in automation far outweighs the costs associated with sourcing the cheaper labour in countries such as China.

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Many Australians are of the mistaken assumption that you MUST go overseas to make products cheaply – but smart local manufacturers are proving otherwise.

With large retail chains such as supermarkets and hardware stores stocking an ever increasing number of cheaper priced, overseas manufactured goods, it is not hard to see why it could be a common belief among Australians that you cannot profitably manufacture locally. The perception is often that Australia’s manufacturing sector is in dire straits, and that our only alternative is to divert our attentions to ‘high-tech’ sectors to save ourselves. Manufacturers assume the only way to make a profit is to spend as little as possible on design and tooling and then have the manufacturing done offshore.

...China should be used where appropriate.... Astute Australian manufacturers have recognised that manufacturing in China should be used where appropriate, but is not a one-size-fits-all formula for success. Without examining each project on its own merits it is impossible to determine the ‘optimal’ approach to maximise ROI.

It is surprising the number of times when a project is examined to determine true client ROI that the work proves to be cheaper when carried out locally. Financial Model Data shows that for low volume, low complexity products there are little savings to be made by looking offshore. As the production volume rises to suitable levels and complexity increases, there exists a ‘sweet spot’ for overseas manufacturers to offer the benefits of cheaper labour costs. There is often ‘laziness’ in thinking that volumes and complexities continuing to rise will result in increased savings manufacturing out of the country, when in fact the opposite is true.

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APS Innovations Pty Ltd in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs is one such company taking up the challenge to create local industry growth from adversity. When a valued customer returned to APS with a design requirement for a new product, it was perceived that it would be necessary to go to China to be competitive. The reality was after proper analysis the facts showed that it could be made in Australia more profitably and more conveniently. With a clear focus on client ROI, the product was designed to take advantage of automation, and cycle quickly with a minimum shot weight - all without sacrificing aesthetic style or product strength. The tooling was designed and specified locally, and sourced through an Australian tool maker with a Chinese tool shop, using a hybrid program to allow local support and control quality at an optimal price. .... and this budget consumer item has become their most successful product to date and retails for less than $2.

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BASF launches smart for vision microsite Microsite makes BASF innovations more accessible to customers New insights thanks to 3D animations, innovation hotspots and video clips The smart forvision concept car developed jointly with Daimler is not only on display at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt but also now online at www.smartforvision.basf.com. For the official opening of the IAA, BASF has lifted the curtain on the innovative concept car’s virtual showroom. The microsite was specially developed for touchscreen computers like the iPad. And it has also been optimized for smartphone users. This means BASF’s innovations in the smart forvision will be accessible on several different platforms. The showroom is perfect for those wishing to take a closer look at the smart forvision’s technological highlights. Features such as 3D animations and exciting video clips offer fascinating insights into the smart forvision and make its futuristic design and innovative technologies tangible for users online. “Online at BASF must be as research. This reflects this ambition,” Schick, Senior Vice Communications & Relations BASF experience is just as scientists as it is for car enthusiasts.”

communication innovative as its microsite clearly says Elisabeth President Government Group. “The 3D exciting for

Using 3D technology, so-called hotspots lead to more detailed information about the innovations, such as the all-plastic wheels or the solar roof. Here users can discover where each BASF innovation is deployed in the concept car and how it works. A key feature of the microsite are video clips that describe in vivid detail how the innovations came about. BASF and Daimler engineers talk about the project and describe the close collaboration that made the smart forvision possible.

About the smart forvision concept car The concept car presented at futuristic design with areas of energy efficiency, temperature management. from both companies have total of five auto world forvision.

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Fishing for Customers By Scott Bywater Studies have shown there is one thing which makes a massive difference to your level of success – whether it be fishing for customers or anything else. Want to guess what it is? Da Dee Da Dee Da (sorry, just waiting for you to guess). Have you guessed? Good. Well, here’s the answer: Speed of implementation. So what’s the link with this cartoon? It’s really quite simple. Most people completely miss the link between a good offer and a good result from their advertisements. They try to save money by making a cheap offer. They think: How can I offer less? So if you’re a fish swimming past in a pool of prospects, all you see is this tiny little bit of bait on a big, sharp hook. It’s not very enticing. I encourage my clients to be as GENEROUS as possible. For instance, recently I was chatting with a client whose average lifetime client value for the type of prospect we were targeting was in excess of $10,000. I encouraged them to send a $500.00 cheque to prospects in their target market. They were concerned – and probably thought I was crazy.

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Then I asked: What are your margins? They had margins of 400%. Then I explained – this will only cost you $125. And with an average lifetime client of $10,000 – even if 79 people rip you off and only one lives up to the lifetime value scenario (highly, highly unlikely) you’ll still be at break-even. By making an irresistible offer, you’ll get ALL THE FISH… while your competitors stand right next to you, shaking their heads – wondering how on earth you do it.

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February 14, 1954 National Library of Australia Newspaper Archives PLASTICS ARE IN FASHION “THE plastic garment is now a firmly established utility in Australia. Developmental work carried out by film manufacturers such as Imperial Chemical Industries of Australia and New Zealand has resulted in high quality film, and the plastic coat has developed into a fashion. The plastic coat is made by Plastalon, packs into a handy little 5in. x 8in. envelope, and can be carried in a lady's handbag or man's hip pocket, and many well dressed people want to have more than one Plastalon, just to be safe all the time. Many a modern man will have a' Plastalon in the glove box of his car, in the desk at his office, and at home, since the price enables him to do so. It fulfills a need in cases where any other raincoat is, either too much or too little. It can be worn either over a gabardine or topcoat, in times of wintry showers, or just over a suit or frock. “ 22 PANZ December 2011

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About Mulford Plastics Mulford International is a company with its history in Australia, and its future in Asia. Founded in 1946 in Australia, Mulford Plastics became part of the current group of companies in 1990. The Alsynite company is older, having been established in Australia in 1932, but was acquired later, in 1995. The Alsynite business was spun off from Laserlite in 1999 when that business was sold to Bayer, and has since expanded to China, Indonesia and in 2008, to India, Manufacturing its proprietary fibreglass roofing products in each country. The Mulford Plastics business grew into Asia from the late 1990’s, firstly in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, then into Indonesia, China and India. In 2006 and 2007 the group increased its activity in value-adding by acquiring King Pacific in Hong Kong, and Ludowici Plastics in New Zealand. They became Mulford Plastics Hong Kong and China and Mulford Engineering Plastics. The holding company, Royalplast, changed its name to Mulford International in 2007.

Sourcing Mulford Plastics are focussed on servicing the plastic sheet, film or roll requirements of any customer or market. Our sourcing extends globally, allowing us to provide products for any end use application. Whether it is an advanced construction material or the very latest in the field of graphic design, we can source it for you. Mulford Plastics invests constantly in research and development, combing he world for the best products. The company’s philosophy of building long term relationships has given a supplier network second to none. Suppliers All our supply partners are quality assured manufacturers, providing us with the highest quality products and services. Warehousing Warehousing is maintained to international standards with all branches equipped with the latest in plastics conversion equipment, offering cut to size on all products. We carry over 1000 products from the worlds leading manufacturers at our distribution centres through out Australia, New Zealand & Asia. Each location is run by experienced staff and supported with modern racking, cutting and logistic equipment. At a click of a button our sales teams can check stock and pricing information to provide instant feedback. Sales & Service Our Sales and Customer Service are qualified to provide technical service and support, liasing with our global partners to provide the Customer with the perfect supply solution. All sales staff are trained to ensure clients get full benefits of the companies experience. Not matter what the combination visual, impact, durability, fabrication or colour- Mulford Plastics staff can assist you in product selection for your application. act Mulford: 02 9911 8100 www.mulfordinternational.com

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Thermotec Plastics -- the Mission ThermoTec Plastics is a fully owned Australian company with over 55 years combined experience in the plastics industry. ThermoTec Plastics is committed to making a positive difference in our clients business by way of support and professionalism. We offer quality products, ease of purchase, affordable access and a partnership with a `can do` attitude. Due to our focus on offering quality products we confidently associate ourselves with reputable and professional overseas and local Companies. We are dedicated to offering our customers the "Competitive Edge" as we are built on the assumption that solutions can always be found. We have a passion for what we do and therefore embrace new technologies in our drive to fulfill our ever expanding customer segments.

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BFA recently attended the 21st Fakuma Plastics Trade Fair in Germany

Contact BFA Group The scale of the fair is mindboggling; 1670 exhibitors from 34 countries across 12 halls covering 85,000m2! BFA was there to meet with our key principles and suppliers including Moretto Plastics Automation, TecaPrint AG and Romi/Sandretto . !)& $,&"2 4"+&"7"9 '2/- 4)& 3)/7 7"3 4)& 3*(.*;$".4 *../6"4*/.3 *. &.&2(9 &';$*&.$9 &&+*.( 7"93 4/ reduce the carbon footprint has not only led to reduction in power usage but also seen a rethinking of all aspects of machinery and software operations to deliver greater optimisation. BFA’s European partners are at the forefront of these innovations.

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Polystruct Launch Success LFT in Australia

The recent launch of Polystruct – Duromer’s range of Long Fibre Thermoplastic (LFT) compounds, to the Australian plastics industry was a huge success. Feedback from our customers has been very encouraging. Several significant projects have been initiated to evaluate Polystruct compounds in a wide variety of applications requiring superior mechanical properties not normally available using short fibre thermoplastic compounds. Dr Raj Mathur from Plasticomp and Andrew Pfefferman from Duromer conducted seminars and targeted customer visits in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The intent of these meetings was to explain the virtues of Polystruct when coupled with a scientific evaluation of tooling and part design, fibre and polymer substrate selection and correct injection moulding technique. Dr Raj and Andrew shared their years of experience gained from a successful history of implementing LFT technology into a broad range of applications and industries including parts for power generation, water filtration, aerospace, automotive, fluid distribution, safety products, sporting equipment and structural components. Several case studies were highlighted and discussed to illustrate the many benefits that can be gained through the use of LFT compounds such as Polystruct. These benefits include weight reduction, part consolidation, reduced manufacturing costs and flexibility of design all due to the enhanced physical properties of Polystruct. If you are interested in exploring the benefits of using Polystruct LFT compounds for any application from metal replacement to new part design, the team at Duromer are ready to help. You can find more information and technical data specific to Polystruct compounds on our website – www.polystruct.com or feel free to contact Duromer directly on +61 2 8797 0277.

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All-electric injection moulding machine IntElect smart demonstrates excellent precision CJSC Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery at Interplastica 2012 CJSC Sumitomo (SHI) Demag will present at Interplastica trade fair in Moscow from 24 until 27 January 2012 the efficiency, precision and reproducibility of its IntElect machine to the international specialists. At stand FE44 the Russian subsidiary of German-Japanese manufacturer will demonstrate incomparable reliability and innovative high-tech technology in the production of precise mouldings. CJSC Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery will present IntElect 100-340 with a clamping force of 1.000 kN, which will be producing ball-point housings made of polystyrol. The mould by Ruhla Werkzeugbau will be provided by Russian manufacturer of office goods «Krita». Stationary linear robot by Sepro Robotique will be ejecting mouldings and transferring them to the conveyer belt. All the peripheral equipment is supplied by Polytekhnika, Nizhny Novgorod (Moretto).

Due to the enlarged tiebar spacing and the linear guides for the movable platen, the IntElect can easily deal with voluminous and heavy multi-cavity moulds. Having such characteristics and great productive capacities coupled with reliability, IntElect meets requirements of the European market. It`s excellent reproducibility and innovative technology make basis for zero-defects production. Drives specially developed for injection moulding machines contribute to high efficiency and dynamics. Linear guides for the movable platen and optimized cinematics of 5point toggle guarantee best smooth running. Sensitive protection activeQ helps to protect the mould due to the tuned up cooperation of clamping force controlling and quick-response control system of the machine. At present IntElect smart is available with a clamping force ranging of 500 up to 4500 kN. CJSC Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery For many years Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH has been represented in the market of Russia by it’s subsidiary CJSC Sumitomo (SHI) Demag. Besides headquarter in Moscow there are sales and service agencies in all economically important regions of Russia, they are: Saint Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Ufa, and also Minsk (Belarus) and Kiev (Ukraine). Thanks to early entry into the Russian market and long-standing traditions as well as consecutive technology and service development, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag takes leading place among the manufacturers of IMMs. The 20-year anniversary was celebrated by the Russian subsidiary in September, 2010. Over 3.100 machines have been delivered to Russia and CIS since 1990. Spare Parts and Service Departments are ready to solve the customers` tasks anywhere and any time.

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PRIME MINISTER, MINISTER FOR INNOVATION, INDUSTRY, SCIENCE & RESEARCH BOOST FOR AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY TO SUPPLY MAJOR RESOURCE PROJECTS Australian manufacturers and suppliers will have a greater opportunity to supply the needs of major resources projects as a result of new initiatives announced by the Prime Minister. The Gillard Government will provide over $1.2 million to connect Australian companies with supply opportunities on four of our largest multi-billion dollar projects through the Industry Capability Network (ICN) program. The four projects ICN providers will now start working on are: - Woodside’s proposed Browse LNG project in Western Australia - INPEX’s proposed $25 billion Ichthys LNG project in the Northern Territory - BHP Billiton’s proposed Olympic Dam mine in South Australia - LNG projects in the Gladstone area of Queensland with a combined value of $50 billion, J>7J >7L; H;79>;: XD7B ?DL;IJC;DJ :;9?I?ED Speaking at Hofmann Engineering in Perth, the Prime Minister said the Gillard Government`s support for the ICN program was an innovative way to help Australian manufacturers win contracts on major resource projects. There are immense EFFEHJKD?J?;I <EH KIJH7B?7D ?D:KIJHO JE 8;D;XJ <HEC one of the largest resources sector investment booms and we want to make sure Aussie businesses have the best chance at securing these contracts. In 2010-11, the ICN helped Australian companies secure more than 150 contracts valued at more than $750 million. Without this assistance these contracts could have gone to overseas companies. Capital expenditure in the resources sector is predicted to reach a record of over $82 billion this O;7H KF <HEC 8?BB?ED B7IJ XD7D9?7B O;7H />; Australian Government funding to the ICNs is part of the Buy Australian at Home and Abroad package announced in May to link Australian suppliers with major resources and infrastructure projects. The announcement complements steps to strengthen Australian Industry Participation Plans announced recently. These measures include: Extending the requirement of Australian... More 30

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